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