Facilitation skills

Course description

The Strategic Meetings and Facilitation Skills course is designed to help participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and conduct effective meetings that are aligned with organizational goals and objectives. The course covers a range of topics related to meeting facilitation, including:

•  The role of the facilitator in strategic meetings;
• Basics of planning and preparing meetings;
• Strategies for creating an inclusive and engaging meeting environment;
• Techniques for managing group dynamics and facilitating productive discussions;
• Tools for managing meeting time and prioritizing discussion topics;
• Strategies for dealing with conflict and challenging situations during meetings;
• Methods for synthesizing meeting results and developing actionable next steps;
• Techniques for evaluating meeting results and identifying areas for improvement.

 The course includes a combination of lectures, group discussions, case studies and interactive exercises to provide participants with opportunities to practice their facilitation skills and apply what they learn. By the end of the course, participants should be able to effectively plan and lead strategic meetings that lead to organizational success.

Meeting facilitation is the process of directing and managing group discussions to achieve specific goals or outcomes. A meeting facilitator is responsible for creating a productive and inclusive environment for group discussions and helping participants stay focused and engaged during the meeting.

Effective meeting facilitation involves a range of skills and techniques including:

• Preparation and planning of the meeting;
• Determining the objectives of the meeting and creating an agenda;
• Managing group dynamics and encouraging participation;
• Facilitating productive discussions and decision-making;
• Effective time management to ensure all discussion topics are covered;
• Dealing with conflicts and challenging situations during the meeting;
• Synthesize meeting results and develop actionable next steps;
• Evaluate meeting results and identify areas for improvement.

An experienced meeting facilitator can help ensure that meetings are productive, efficient and achieve their intended goals, whether they are for business, community or personal purposes.

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