Facilitating with Ease Workshop
June 23 — June 24, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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The Regina Inn
Regina, SK
We’re all spending so much time in meetings and are being asked to achieve so many important goals in teams, that facilitation is fast becoming a core competency for anyone who’s on a team, leads a task force, heads up a committee or manages a department!
Whether you’re new to facilitation or have years of experience under your belt, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to enhance your mastery of any group situation. Learn essential skills from a veteran trainer who brings his real-world facilitation expertise to the classroom. Experience a dynamic and totally interactive learning environment.
The Learning Opportunity- Gain a clear understanding of the core values, principles and behaviors of facilitators
- Work with powerful process tools and techniques
- Develop your confidence in handling resistance and dysfunctional behaviors
- Receive personal feedback and coaching
Note: Facilitation First has been approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. This workshop earns PMP® certificants 14 PDUs. Call us for details!
| The Learning Environment | Who Should Attend |
| * Limited class sizes | * Project managers and business analysts |
| * Learning in small groups | * Team leaders and members |
| * Numerous opportunities to practice | * Internal and external consultants |
| * Structured feedback | * H.R. managers |
| * Highly interactive and participative | * Change agents and community organizers |
Double the Learning!
Register with a colleague or friend and you each receive a 10% discount!
Day One
Module 1 – Introduction to Facilitation
Welcome/Warm-Up
Workshop Design Process/Workshop Content/Objectives/Agenda
Roles & Beliefs of a Facilitator
Partner Interview: The Five Core Practices of a Facilitator
Distinguishing Process and Content Leadership
Model Facilitation
Norming Lecturette & Exercise
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Module 2 – Introduction to Group Decision-Making
Case Study #1: “Moving on Up”
Starting/During a Facilitation
Group Improvement Exercise
The 6 Decision Options
Exit Survey
Day Two
Welcome/Agenda Overview
Day-One recap Exercise
How neutral do Facilitators have to be?
Module 3 – Introduction to Meeting Management
The Fundamentals of Meeting Management
Exit Survey Review + Exercise
Case Study #2: “Meeting in Overtime”
Module 4 – Introduction to Managing Group Conflict
Healthy Debates versus Dysfunctional Arguments
Conflict Management Tips
Language of Intervention + Exercises
Q+A
Wrap-Up
Michael Goldman is the senior consultant and president of Facilitation First. He received his Masters Degree in Communication Disorders followed by certification in Mediation and training in Organizational Development. He has facilitated strategic planning sessions, process improvement projects, team formation and intervention initiatives. With over twelve years in the field, Michael facilitates and designs interventions to meet the changing need of our clients’ business strategies.
Among his areas of expertise, Michael has a passion for team interventions, guiding strategic planning sessions, and building internal capacity. To date he has edited four books on facilitation and team-building including bestsellers Facilitating With Ease! and Facilitation at a Glance! Check out Michael’s blog
Cost: $940 + GST (ask about our volume discounts)