Facilitation Skills for Project Managers
The “PMBOK of Facilitation” for Project Managers
Project managers know that the PMBOK is the gold standard for project management skills. But when it comes to leading groups to real results, there’s a new must-have: Facilitation Skills for Project Managers (FSPM). Think of it as the “PMBOK of Facilitation”—the definitive guide to mastering every session, meeting, and collaborative challenge you face as a project leader.
Why FSPM? Because Results Matter
Project managers run 5–12 project-related sessions every month. Imagine if you could:
- Diagnose and resolve project disagreements—before they derail your timeline
- Prevent and address dysfunctional behavior—keeping every session on track
- Inspire and engage your team—so everyone contributes and takes action
- Lead productive, focused discussions—virtually or in-person
- Plan and execute masterful project sessions that deliver outcomes, not just agendas
FSPM is the only course designed by facilitators, for project managers, with the tools, frameworks, and hands-on practice to make you a session leader who gets results.
What makes Facilitation Skills for Project Managers different?
- Built for Project Managers: Every tool, technique, and exercise is tailored to the realities of project work—from kickoff to closure, risk assessment to stakeholder updates.
- Hands-On, Practical Learning: 80% of the curriculum is active practice—so you’re not just learning, you’re doing.
- Immediate Impact: Apply new skills to your very next project session and see the difference in team engagement, decision quality, and project momentum.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from facilitators who have trained over 35,000 project professionals and lead sessions for Fortune 500 companies.
- Proven Frameworks: Leverage the same facilitation models used by top-performing project teams worldwide.
Ready to Master Project Facilitation? Let’s Talk
What Project Managers Are Saying:
Ideal For:
- Project Managers
- Program Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Scrum Masters
- Project Leads
- Project Directors
- Project Analysts
- Implementation Manager
- PMO Managers
- IT Project Managers
Needing To:
- Lead more productive meetings, resolve team conflicts, and drive project outcomes.
- Facilitate alignment across multiple projects and manage complex stakeholder groups.
- Support session planning, keep meetings on track, and increase team engagement.
- Guide Agile ceremonies, manage group dynamics, and build consensus quickly.
- Motivate teams, clarify session objectives, and manage difficult personalities.
- Oversee high-stakes sessions, resolve escalated issues, and ensure project delivery success.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, clarify action items, and ensure follow-through.
- Gather requirements efficiently, synthesize input, and support consensus-building.
Key Skills You Will Learn
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- Plan, Prepare, and Execute Masterful Sessions: Use the “6 Ps of Preparation” to ensure every session has a clear purpose, the right participants, and a focused agenda.
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- Facilitate Productive Team Discussions: Learn techniques for maintaining group focus, encouraging participation, and managing time.
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- Prevent and Address Dysfunction: Spot and resolve dysfunctional behaviors early, using proven strategies for both in-person and virtual/hybrid settings.
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- Build Consensus and Resolve Conflict: Apply structured processes to move groups from disagreement to alignment, even on tough issues.
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- Lead High-Engagement Meetings: Energize your sessions with interactive engagement strategies, from brainstorming to prioritization and lobbying for buy-in.
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- Master Virtual and Hybrid Facilitation: Adapt your facilitation approach for today’s distributed project teams
What will be covered:
Part 1: Foundation Skills
- Understanding masterful project sessions
- The 6 Ps of preparation and IEEI starting technique
- Running effective sessions and managing group dynamics
- Introduction to dysfunction and consensus building
Part 2: Advanced Techniques
- Advanced engagement strategies
- Managing difficult behaviors and dysfunction
- Building consensus and resolving disagreements
- Leading virtual and hybrid sessions
- 16+ sample agendas for common project sessions
Choose How You’d Like to Learn:
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers is offered at various times throughout the year and is typically offered as a virtual live instructor led workshop. This option is ideal for individuals looking for professional development in a small group setting.
See upcoming class dates toward the bottom of this page.
Private classes are fully customizable, taught at your location, and provide the best value for groups of 10 or more. Contact us for more information about scheduling a private class.
*If you have fewer than 10 people, but still desire a personalized, private learning experience, consider collaborating with other departments in your organization or other organizations near you.
Find a class date & location:
Please note both live and virtual classes are available.
2025
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers Series (4 Days In-Person)
Jul 28 – Jul 31 – Atlanta, GA
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers (Part 1 Only): Virtual Edition 9AM – 6PM CT
Aug 5 – Aug 6 – Virtual
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers Series (Part 1 & 2): Virtual Edition 9AM – 6PM CT
Aug 5 – Aug 6 – Virtual Part 1 of 2
Aug 12 – Aug 13 – Virtual Part 2 of 2
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers (Part 2 Only): Virtual Edition 9AM – 6PM CT
Aug 12 – Aug 13 – Virtual
