An ongoing complaint is too many meetings that do not accomplish anything.  Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?  Six modules that can transform your meeting facilitation skills, including asking the question – Do I need a meeting at all?

Module 1

Facilitation 101

Cultivate skills to be a neutral facilitator and lead any type of meeting to reduce meeting time and generate more action steps.

*Module 2

Information Gathering Techniques

Learn techniques for gathering feedback and opinions from a group so that all voices are heard.

*Module 3

Beyond Information Gathering

Learn techniques for getting a group to make a decision.

*Module 4

Harnessing Conflict

Learn how to leverage conflict to reach a better outcome.

*Module 5

Customizing for Special (Challenging) Situations

Learn techniques to address behaviors that sabotage meetings.

Module 6

Beyond Information Gathering

*Modules 1- 5 are a prerequisite for this course

Practice facilitation techniques in a safe space.

Notes

  • Completing Modules 1- 6 will earn you the Public Sector Facilitation
  • Certificate issued as a digital badge.
  • You are not required to take all 6 modules

* Module 1 is a prerequisite for this course

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