Facilitation Skills Training
Course Overview
This course examines the different ways in which groups can be
facilitated and the relevant skills that are needed by the
facilitator. The role and key tasks of the facilitator are
unpacked while attention is also paid to unpredicted circumstances,
negotiation, active listening and steering. All skills are
demonstrated by the trainer and then practiced by the participants.
Timing
1 day
Course Suitable for:
Workers and managers.
Aim's
The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills to
facilitate groups and meetings in a professional way.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course learners should be able to:
- Describe the role of the facilitator
- Describe the key skills used in facilitation
- Describe why facilitation is a useful and professional
skill to have
Use facilitation skills with confidence
Methodology
PowerPoint presentations, trainer presentation, group work, case
studies, role plays, pairs work, further reading
Any other information
This course should benefit workers and managers alike in various
ways such as key working, supervision, liaising with other
professionals, funding bodies and local authorities. It will
also help those looking to move into management or for promotion more
broadly. It relates to the Communication Skills training and
Negotiation Skills training.
