Practical Facilitation Skills

The aim of this course is to increase your competence and confidence in facilitation

Who should attend?

Any manager, HR / learning and development professional or member of staff who would like to who would like to develop their facilitation skills

Benefits:

By the end of this two day workshop you will be able to:

• State the purpose of facilitation and where and when to use this
• Identify your preferred facilitation style and the style/s you need to develop
• Explain the role of the facilitator
• Effectively apply the skills of facilitation

Course Overview:

• What is facilitation?  Why do we do it? When is it useful?  Where do and 
should we use it?
• How facilitation differs from training or chairing a meeting
• What does facilitation look like?  The role of the facilitator
• Styles of facilitation
• The skills of a facilitator
• Facilitating in the classroom, at events and meetings
• Practice sessions with feedback
• Dealing with difficult situations
• Action planning

Style of the Course:

The course is highly active and participative. During the workshop participants undertake activities, exercises and discussions to help them put what they learn into practice.

Course Length:

Two day workshop 9.00 to 17.00 with an hour for lunch.

We can run this course for you in-company at favourable rates for 4 or more people. Please contact us on 01628 526535 or info@thestairway.co.uk