Group Facilitation

General Objective

Participants will be able to use current facilitation methods that enhance the quality and effectiveness of meetings and foster participation and engagement within teams.

Who is this training course intended for?

This training is intended for trainers, workshop facilitators, executives, managers, change agents, Lean practitioners, and leaders or specialists in quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Increased effectiveness of meetings.
• Reduction in instances of tension related to group work.
• Exploring current participatory facilitation methods and tools.
• Increased levels of participation and engagement among individuals.

Course Details

"Design" and facilitate a meeting that achieves the desired results and generates energy and meaning

• The four (4) stages of a meeting;
• Powerful questions as a tool to encourage participation within the group;
• The key elements of a successful event;
• Facilitation tools and methods to be used for different contexts and objectives;
• Personal and logistical preparation.

Understanding the facilitator’s role and its impact on the group

• The facilitator's role and approach;
• Welcoming participants and creating a safe space for interaction;
• Shared responsibility;
• Respect for the participants' pace and needs;
• Self-control as a facilitator;
• Active listening and constructive feedback.

Recognize and adapt to the context in order to intervene effectively and resolve deadlocks

• The layout and use of the physical space based on the purpose and type of meeting;
• The right habits to develop for dealing with specific situations;
• The facilitator's self-assessment.