The objective of this course is to provide training in basic facilitation skills. The aim of the course is to equip people working with a group to facilitate group processes effectively and ensure that a balance is kept between process and outcomes. This course offers good balance of theory and practice and will provide a space for professionals to learn from each other by sharing knowledge and experiences.

Outcomes

Having completed the course the participant will have:

Knowledge of how to work with groups
Increased confidence to facilitate groups
Improved communication skills
A range of practical facilitation tools
An improved understanding of him-/herself, particularly in the group context and as a group facilitator
The ability to deal with conflict and challenging behaviours
An understanding of the group process and dynamics
An understanding of the process of group decision-making
Tools to facilitate group decision-making
The ability to design his/her own facilitation processes
A variety of appropriate methodologies for achieving desired outcomes

Course Outline

Key concepts in facilitation
Roles of a facilitator and core facilitation skills
Interpersonal communication and conversation styles in facilitation
Managing group dynamics and group decision making
Facilitation stages
Facilitation tools and techniques - and how to use them

Trainers

Cathy Chames, Dena Lomofsky and Wilma Wessels-Ziervogel

Provider - Southern Hemisphere

Format - Not specified

Cost - Not specified

Duration - 3 days

Focus areas - Introductory

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Dynamic Facilitation Skills for Participatory Processes

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