Group Facilitation Skills

Effective group facilitation is the art of assisting both the group as a whole, and its individual members, to learn, grow and develop. This requires much of facilitators including: developing and structuring programs; determining the most suitable
learning methods; creating a safe and supportive environment; recognising when to lead and when to follow; understanding group processes; responding to group dynamics; effectively utilising activities; mastering audio-visual equipment; and so much more. This highly interactive and practical workshop will develop your knowledge and skills in all these areas.

Following day 1 participants will have 2 weeks to imbed their learning by preparing a session that they will facilitate for the group on day two.  

Who Should Attend?

Anybody who facilitates groups or delivers training.

Learning Objectives

This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to:  

• Assess their current presentation skill level
• Examine the role of the facilitator
• Explore ways to create a safe group environment
• Discuss adult learning principles and group process
•  Examine and write learning objectives
• Discuss and write a lesson plan
• Discuss a wide range of learning methods and activities
• Explore and apply strategies for engaging participants
• Develop a range of strategies to respond to challenging participants
• Examine how to risk assess a program and how to effectively set up higher risk
  content and/or activities
• Examine how to respond to individual and group distress
• Discuss strategies for effective co-facilitation
• Examine and apply the effective use of audio-visual equipment
• Consider factors in choosing a suitable venue and appropriate room configuration
• Explore strategies to promote facilitator wellbeing and sustainability
• Prepare a session that they will deliver to the rest of the group on day 2