About This Course
Facilitation is the cornerstone of effective leadership, enabling groups to work together toward shared goals in an inclusive and productive environment. This course provides participants with the tools and strategies needed to guide group discussions, manage challenges, and foster collaboration. From understanding group dynamics to addressing conflicts and reaching consensus, this workshop equips participants with the essential skills to lead with confidence and drive results.
Course Objectives
By completing this course, participants will:
- Understand the role and importance of facilitation in achieving organizational success.
- Differentiate between the process (how things are done) and content (what is discussed) during facilitation.
- Learn techniques to guide groups through decision-making and consensus-building.
- Manage disruptions, challenging behaviors, and group dysfunctions effectively.
- Apply intervention strategies to keep discussions on track.
Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Managers and team leaders seeking to improve their facilitation skills.
- Professionals responsible for leading meetings or collaborative sessions.
- Trainers and educators who want to create engaging and effective group learning experiences.
- Anyone interested in enhancing their ability to manage group dynamics and drive results.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve facilitation skills.
Course Outline
- Understanding Facilitation
- Process vs. Content
- Laying the Groundwork
- Tuckman and Jensen’s Model of Team Development
- Building Consensus
- Reaching a Decision Point
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Addressing Group Dysfunction
- About Intervention
- Intervention Techniques
