People often make the mistake of thinking that facilitation is just another name for training or presenting. Facilitation involves a higher level of interaction with the audience and therefore requires a different skill set. Facilitators need to understand group dynamics, be able to engage the participants and use a variety of interactive techniques.
This program will provide participants with the foundation skills to be effective facilitators. Participants will learn how to incorporate adult learning principles, differentiate between process and content and understand group dynamics.
Training Areas
MODULE 1: Adult Learning Styles
- Overview of adult learning principles
- Review of adult learning styles
- Application of experiential learning model
- Different personality styles in a room – what to expect
MODULE 2: Purpose of Facilitation
- Identify purpose of facilitation
- Develop relevant outcomes
- Overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Effective evaluation
Practical exercises and discussion
MODULE 3: Process and Content
- Differentiate between process and content
- Ensure process matches content
- Maximise outcomes by using effective processes
- Design effective facilitation sessions
Practical exercises and discussion
MODULE 4: Questioning and Listening Skills
- Questioning and Listening leads to results
- Understand how to use questions to unify a group
- Reach consensus on organisational direction through questioning
- Use laddering techniques to understand thinking styles
Practical exercises and discussion
MODULE 5: Group Dynamics
- Improve understanding of group dynamics
- Utilise group dynamics to improve learning outcomes
- Develop strategies for managing group dynamics
- Differentiate between task and maintenance roles
Practical exercises and discussion
MODULE 6: Facilitation Techniques
- Demonstrate a range of facilitation techniques
- Design relevant facilitation techniques
- Practise facilitation techniques
Practical exercises and discussion
Guidelines
Group Size: An ideal group size is 4– 10 participants.
Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your offices. Alternatively, we can provide a venue at a small additional cost.
Duration: This course can be tailored to meet your timeframes.
Cost: Upon request.
Target Audience: Trainers, Facilitators and Projects Leads
Complementary and aligned courses include:
- Supervisor Training Courses
- Corporate Training Courses
- Professional Development Workshops
- Performance Management Training
- Employee Upskilling Programs
If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: ddear@preftrain.com or contact us online today.
