Transferable Skills

Facilitation Skills

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Learning Outcomes

Differentiate between process and content facilitation
Identify the core practices and skills required for effective facilitation
Understand how to stimulate group participation and positively handle conflict
Discuss various participatory learning approaches and how they can be used in facilitating dialogues and learning sessions
Describe the differences between training, presenting and facilitation
Explain and also apply different solutions to deal with the challenges that one can face while facilitating a session
Describe and know when or which interactive methods to use while facilitating specific sessions

Description

This programme is highly participative and designed to provide learners with the tools and resources they need to become great facilitators. NQF Level 5


Outline

Introduction
What is Facilitation?
How Facilitation Differs from Training and Presenting
1. Developing your Skills as a Facilitator
Self-Assessment: Can I Facilitate?
The Role of the Facilitator
Skills and Characteristics of a Good Facilitator
Non-Verbal Skills (Body Language)
Verbal Skills
Giving Feedback
Professional Conduct
Dress for Success
2. Developing your Presentation Skills
Improving your Confidence as a Presenter
Overcoming Stage Fright
Preparation Techniques
Establishing Credibility with your Audience
Visual Aids
3. Pre-Session Planning
Developing your Objectives
Targeted Participant Selection
Developing the Session Structure
Developing your Delivery Strategy
Editing and Finalising your Material
Technical Requirements
4. Experiential Learning Techniques and Processes
Adult Learning Principles
Experiential Learning Processes
Experiential Facilitation Styles
Creating Ways to Assess the Performance of a Group
5. Facilitation Techniques
Interactive Facilitation Techniques
Solution-Driven Techniques
6. Setting the “Mood”
Creating a Safe Environment
Group Dynamics
Methods of Engaging Participants
7. Managing the Challenges One Faces While Facilitating
Dealing with Questions Effectively
Managing Conflict
Managing Time
Involving all Participants
Handling Dominant People
Working with Shy People
Working with Diversionary People
Working with the Perfect Participant
People are Not Listening or Participating
Distractions
Conclusion
Evaluating the Success of a Session
Additional Resources