Team meetings, brainstorming discussions, planning sessions, trainings, workshops, and other gatherings are not effective by accident. Often, their success is rooted in purposeful design and led by a skilled facilitator. Competent facilitators are adept at sensing group energies, ensuring active participation, managing varied group perspectives, catalyzing group dynamics, keeping discussions focused and driving towards workshop objectives. It’s no wonder that facilitation is increasingly in-demand by employers.
In this lively workshop, we will explore and practice proven strategies to master the essential skills of facilitation, equip you with a facilitation toolkit and support you in achieving your facilitation goals.
You will learn:
The attributes and skills successful facilitators
How to create safe, accessible, inclusive, and positive learning spaces
Strategies to design engaging activities, prompt critical thinking and manage complex workshop dynamics
Approaches to manage time effectively
Best practices of in-person, remote and hybrid facilitation
Facilitator: Rosalia Felice, Communications Specialist, Learning & Development Professional, Public Speaking Champion & Career Strategist