Facilitation Skills Training Course

PD Trainingspecialises in ‘Learning that People Remember’Welcome to PD Training!We train adults using an approach that is fun and full of practical activities which can be used on the job the very next day. Our unique reinforcement and support system keeps the learning top of mind and is instantly accessible anywhere, anytime, at home or on-the-job.PD Training is an international training and professional development and services organisation, with approximately 100 specialist trainers across New Zealand, delivering thousands of courses each year in our 16 areas of specialty.We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!Telephone 09 884 0762Websitehttps://pdtraining.co.nz

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Effective facilitation skills are a highly desirable attribute for individuals who wish to manage meetings and planning sessions in New Zealand for more timely and productive outcomes. Facilitating is more than just setting a meeting time. It requires skills in presentation, negotiation, elaboration and communicating with stake holders.

The PD Training Facilitation Skills Training Course teaches you practical techniques like choosing a facilitated approach, encouraging participation and gathering information, addressing disruptions, using reframing techniques, using intervention when required and much more. You'll learn key skills that can be used right away and the course is now available throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.<h2></h2><h2>Learning Outcomes</h2><ul><li>Define facilitation &amp; identify its purpose
</li><li>Understand the benefits of good facilitation
</li><li>Master the role &amp; focus of a facilitator
</li><li>Differentiate between process &amp; content of a group discussion
</li><li>Learn effective tools for preparing for an effective facilitation session
</li><li>Master techniques for effective facilitation from Tuckman &amp; Jensen's stages of group development (forming, storming, norming &amp; performing)
</li><li>Learn how to help a group reach a consensus and a final solution by encouraging participation
</li><li>Practice techniques for dealing with disruptions, dysfunctions &amp; difficult people in a group setting
</li><li>Define what interventions are, when they are appropriate and learn how to implement them</li></ul><h2>Course Outline</h2>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 1The Peaceful Warrior<ul><li>The Role and Purpose of Facilitating</li><li>The Limits of Facilitation</li><li>Qualities of Effective Facilitation</li><li>REACH Review – Facilitation Preferences</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 2Just Add People and Stir<ul><li>The Ideal World</li><li>The Real World</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 3Trusting in the Process<ul><li>Preparation</li><li>Starting Off</li><li>The Middle Bit</li><li>The End Bit</li><li>I Never Agreed to That! (keeping records)</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 4Making Decisions<ul><li>Tell Me Again, Why are We Here?</li><li>Divergent and Convergent Thinking</li><li>Building Consensus and Inclusive Solutions</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 5Maximising Interaction<ul><li>Exercising Control</li><li>Encouraging Participation</li><li>Dealing with Challenges</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 6Virtual facilitation<ul><li>Preparation</li><li>Technology</li><li>Maintaining Engagement</li><li>Reflection</li></ul>Facilitation Skills Training Course - Lesson 7Reflections<ul><li>Create an Action Plan</li><li>Accountability = Action</li><li>References</li></ul>

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