The Effective Facilitator – Washington, D.C.

Description

The Effective Facilitator is Leadership Strategies’ 4-day flagship training course that teaches a clear, repeatable approach to leading meetings and group sessions. Participants learn 10 principles of facilitation and more than 100 techniques through a curriculum that devotes 80% of its time to hands-on practice — not lecture.

This course is ideal for:

• Managers
• Facilitators
• Executives
• Trainers
• Consultants
• Sales Professionals
• Analysts

Course Objectives

In this industry-leading program, you’ll master:

• The 6 Ps of preparation—ensuring you’re always ready to guide any group to success
• Engaging opening techniques that immediately capture attention and foster participation
• Three essential tools for managing challenging group dynamics and keeping discussions on track
• Strategies to prevent dysfunction—and practical interventions when issues arise
• The three core reasons behind disagreements and how to resolve each with skill and empathy
• Energizing methods to keep participants focused and interactive, whether you’re facilitating in-person or virtually

What sets this facilitation training apart? You won’t just learn theory—you’ll practice your new skills in six hands-on sessions, gaining real experience and the confidence to apply what you’ve learned immediately. Our approach is practical, dynamic, and interactive, with more than 95% of attendees rating it as the best facilitation training they’ve ever taken.

Not sure yet? Watch the free Introduction to Facilitating Groups webinar to see the methodology and instructors in action before you commit.

Join The Effective Facilitator and become the leader who brings out the best in every group. Discover why organizations across industries trust us for the best facilitation training—and how you can become an effective facilitator who drives engagement, alignment, and results.

What you'll learn:

• Get groups to develop and agree upon workable, realistic plans or solutions to issues.
• Create a vision that motivates people to action.
• Engage groups in developing solutions and generate ownership that leads to results.
• Utilize a comprehensive approach used by top facilitators– from getting a session started, to focusing the group, to managing dysfunction, to closing the session.
• Includes insights throughout for virtual sessions
• And much more!

Why Take This Course

Unlike other facilitation courses, The Effective Facilitator devotes 80% of its curriculum to learning and practicing the group techniques that separate great facilitators from good ones. Our proprietary approach to training ( Practical, Dynamic, Interactive) ensures you get the results you’re looking for: Practical techniques that can be immediately applied; Dynamic, high energy instructors; and Interactive exercises and practice sessions. To date, more than 95% of attendees rate this course as the BEST or ONE OF THE BEST courses they’ve ever taken!

Key Takeaways:

Gain the tools and techniques to: create a vision that motivates people to action, engage groups in developing solutions and generate ownership that leads to results. Participants will learn a comprehensive approach top facilitators use to prepare for success, get a session started, focus the group, understand the power of the pen, gather information, manage dysfunction, build consensus, maintain high energy, close the session, and construct customized agendas.