Personal and Business Competencies / Management Skills

Workshop facilitation and effective meetings

Practical training in leading workshops and meetings from purpose to concrete decisions. The program covers meeting structures, techniques for engaging participants and dealing with difficult situations. The methodology is based on practical moderation of 'live' sessions with recording of excerpts and 360° feedback. The workshop uses proven methods like Liberating Structures and other facilitation techniques.

Issues

Liberating Structures
Group dynamics
Facilitation techniques
Agenda design
Moderation of conflicts
Group decision-making
Energizers and activators
360° feedback
Follow-up planning
Meeting space
Time management
Visualization techniques

Benefits

Meeting time will be reduced while the quality of decisions will increase
The ability to engage all participants in discussion will be significantly developed
The ability to handle difficult situations during meetings will be mastered
The repertoire of facilitation techniques will be enriched with proven methods
Meeting structures will become more effective and result-oriented
A follow-up plan will be a natural conclusion to each meeting
Participant feedback will allow for continuous improvement of moderation skills

Who is this training for?

Managers leading teams

Project managers

Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches

Consultants and trainers

Product managers

Leaders of organizational initiatives

Specialists in the field. HR and development

Prerequisites

Experience leading team or project meetings
Basic knowledge of group dynamics and decision-making processes
Ability to identify business objectives for meetings
Openness to receiving and giving constructive feedback

Training program

Designing the agenda from goal to result
Liberating Structures in practice
Types of meetings and appropriate methods
Preparation of space and materials

Dealing with a 'difficult' participant
Group dynamics in practice
Activation techniques and energizers
Group decision-making

Live moderations
Excerpt recording and analysis
360° feedback from participants
Method sheets for use after training

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Workshop facilitation and effective meetings we recommend: Experience leading team or project meetings; Basic knowledge of group dynamics and decision-making processes; Ability to identify business objectives for meetings.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Managers leading teams; Project managers; Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.