Extreme Facilitation

Course Overview:

Facilitation is a role that demands exceptional interpersonal skills, keen observation, insight and tact. The facilitator is a director, coach and catalyst. They must create a safe environment even as they push people out of their comfort zone. Facilitators must drive for results even as they allow participants to find their own answers. And they must lead the effort even as they give control to others.

This five-day program provides participants with the opportunity to learn master facilitation techniques, develop relevant exercises and practice in front of a group of discerning peers. Daily individualized feedback sessions enable the participants to improve their skills rapidly.

Day 1:

Define the facilitator’s role as director, coach, and catalyst
Identify individual facilitation strengths and development goals
Identify key skills and the facilitation “formula”
Learn engagement techniques to deepen the listening

Day 2-5:

Practice facilitation and skills learned (each participant facilitates EVERY day)
Design relevant exercises that support group learning and results
Give clear instructions and guide activities effectively
Use observation and insight to respond to what is happening in the room
Address challenging behaviors and moments with tact
Push participants beyond their comfort zones while maintaining psychological safety
Practice facilitating challenging group scenarios
Receive individualized feedback

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