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Facilitation Skills for Productive Meetings Bite-Sized Training Course

Our Facilitation Skills for Productive Meetings Bite-Sized training course is a 90-minute training workshop delivered by a live trainer. Get the skills you need in this short-form training event that helps maximise your training budget.

Facilitation Skills for Productive Meetings Bite-Sized Course Highlights

Here’s some quick information about our Facilitation Skills for Productive Meetings Bite-Sized course:

  • 90-minute short-form training course delivered online
  • Can be delivered as an in-house course for your business
  • Focuses on one specific skill
  • Helps your training budget go further
  • Booking is easy. Just select a date and click Book Now!

Course Overview

Course Aim

This workshop provides practical tools to methods to lead engaging and outcome-focused meetings and workshops. It is designed to build confidence and drive immediate results in the workplace.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of an effective facilitator in meetings.
  • Develop skills to foster collaborative and inclusive communication.
  • Learn strategies to manage group dynamics and resolve conflicts during discussions.
  • Gain insights into virtual meeting tools and techniques to enhance productivity.
  • Practice the art of asking powerful questions to drive engagement and outcomes.
  • Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of your meeting facilitation skills.

Course Content

Introduction and Warm-Up
  • Welcome and personal introductions.
  • Understanding participants' objectives and expectations.
  • Overview of the agenda and online tools to be used.
The Role of a Facilitator
  • Defining facilitation in the context of meetings.
  • Key responsibilities and capabilities for effective facilitation.
  • Differences between facilitating and leading or instructing.
Communication and Engagement Techniques
  • Creating an inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Using active listening and clear communication.
  • Encouraging participation and managing dominant voices.
Handling Group Dynamics and Conflict
  • Identifying and addressing common meeting challenges.
  • Techniques for managing disagreements constructively.
  • Strategies for maintaining focus and productivity.
Tools and Techniques for Virtual Meetings
  • Introduction to popular virtual meeting platforms.
  • Using breakout rooms and polls effectively.
  • Ensuring robust cybersecurity practices.
Practical Exercises and Wrap-Up
  • Facilitation practice exercises and feedback sessions.
  • Reflective discussion on personal facilitation styles.
  • Summary of key takeaways and next steps for personal growth.

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You can learn more about facilitation techniques and facilitating meetings effectively in our 1-day Facilitation Skills training course.
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Our Approach

No PowerPoint

Yes, you read that right! We’ve removed PowerPoint from our in-person training courses. Instead we use more creative ways to deliver content and generate discussion.

Always Interactive

No matter how you attend, our courses are interactive and designed specifically for the delivery method being used.

Practical Tools

We minimise theory and focus on practical tools you can take away and use immediately in the workplace.

Clear Pricing

Transparent pricing for open courses and clear all-inclusive quotes for in-house and bespoke work.

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