Facilitation Basics (1-Day Crash Course)
Master the Basics of Effective Facilitation
Get started with the essential skills needed to lead efficient, engaging, and outcome-focused meetings. Designed for those new to facilitation, this one-day intensive provides the foundational techniques, including how to integrate AI responsibly and leverage digital collaboration tools, so you can confidently guide meaningful discussions from day one.
What Your Organization Will Gain:
- Empower your team to lead productive, focused meetings with confidence.
- Foster a culture of collaboration where all voices are heard.
- Ensure meetings result in actionable takeaways that drive progress.
- Equip your staff to integrate AI and digital tools to streamline processes and boost engagement.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Facilitation essentials: designing agendas, managing inputs, and encouraging balanced participation.
- Strategies to address common dysfunctions like dominance, disengagement, and confusion.
- Practical use of AI and digital tools to support meeting goals.
What's Included
- Workshop Materials: Printable and digital guides, templates, and checklists for meeting agendas, decision-making, and engagement strategies.
- Facilitation Tools: Ready-to-use resources like parking lot templates and session design frameworks.
- Expert Training: Hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and personalized feedback.
- Post-Workshop Support: Optional coaching and reflection prompts to reinforce learning.
Workshop Agenda (Sample)
- Morning:
- Introduction to Facilitation: Roles and Mindsets
- Designing a Purpose-Driven Agenda
- Managing Group Input and Discussions
- Afternoon:
- Addressing Dysfunctions and Balancing Participation
- Leveraging AI and Digital Platforms Responsibly
- Capstone Exercise: Facilitating a Short Scenario
- Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Workshop Size
9 – 20 participants
Ideal For
- Teams new to facilitation seeking foundational skills for running effective meetings.
- Organizations aiming to improve meeting focus, engagement, and outcomes.
- Managers or project leaders who lead discussions without formal training.
- Groups looking to address common challenges like lack of clarity or disengaged participants.