Training Programmes

facilitation skills

:: Duration: 3 Days
:: Price: R 4 950-00 plus VAT per delegate

:: Objective
To develop the art of facilitating groups and individuals to inspired action.

:: Target audience
Discussion leaders, trainers, consultants, project managers, business leaders and trainees in these fields. The workshop requires some training or competence in interpersonal skills.

Only 8-10 delegates will be accommodated on each programme.

:: Workshop content

Delegate manual
Input/discussions
Exercises/games
Self analysis
Video of self facilitating (optional extra)

:: What does the delegate walk away with

A Manual
A toolkit (booklet) of tools and techniques
Refreshed interpersonal and people skills
The ability to give and receive feedback effectively
The ability to create process/agendas for discussions/mini workshops
The confidence to design and facilitate meetings, discussions and short workshops using specific facilitation technique

:: Programme

Day 1

Facilitation versus Presentation
Roles, tasks and competencies of a facilitator
Facilitator archetypes
Interpersonal Skills

Day 2

Intrapersonal skills
Learning Styles
Difficult delegates and challenges in facilitation
Tools and techniques
Agenda design
Preparing for facilitation

Between Day 2 and 3

There will be a consultation with the delegates to assist them with their preparation for their practical exercise

Day Three

Principles of giving and receiving feedback
The delegates will conduct their practice facilitation and receive feedback from trainers and co -delegates.

:: Price includes:

2 Facilitators
Materials
Training Manuals
Tools and Techniques Booklet
Feedback Sheets
Consultation

:: Expected outcomes

To distinguish facilitation from presentation
To understand the tasks of a facilitator
To understand the roles of a facilitator
To understand the competencies of a facilitator
To identify your strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator
To understand Learning styles and your own preferred style of learning
To understand the various facilitation tools and techniques
To gain an understanding of how to prepare for a facilitation session
To confidently practice facilitating with a live audience
To receive coaching and feedback on your own style

:: Delegate feedback
"I always wanted to do more 'public speaking' and believe this course will equip me with all the required skills"

"The facilitators were very methodical and practical. They are excellent coaches and guides"

"I really enjoyed the group/pair activities - it was fun and stimulating and gave us the opportunity to put skills we were learning into practice"

"I now have a clear idea what facilitation is and I am eager to go through my facilitation skills practical to possibly see the areas which need improvement"

"I gained a real understanding of the differences between presentation and facilitation. I now realize that the facilitator does not need to know all the answers relating to the topic"

"The Facilitators created a safe and relaxed environment, and made the learning process fun."