If you are a leader or manager who needs to gain the commitment of others in problem solving sessions, team meetings, presentations, and workshops, if you are an individual who needs to create an environment where others want to contribute, or if you are an experienced educator who wants to keep up-to-date, then this four-day intensive program will get you what you need.

CONTENT

Focus on the Adult Learner
Recognizing their need for
- control and independence
- practicality and variety
- respect, reasons, and rationale
What is facilitation
Understanding what your role is in the facilitation process
Getting others to take ownership

Facilitation Skills
Activating new thought, belief, or action
Understanding and Being Understood
Listening for concerns below the surface
Communicating with energy and conviction
Supporting others in the formulation of ideas
Questioning to clarify and confirm
Knowing how to keep the whole group involved
Demonstrating and fostering commitment

  • objectivity
  • adaptability
  • composure
  • modelling
  • structure
  • refocusing
  • closure

Building Consensus
Moving the group toward consensus
The challenges of gaining commitment to
Refocusing to get back on track
Summarizing for clarity and understanding
Gaining closure
Recognizing disruptive behaviour
Responding to the typical challenges

 Moving Forward
Completing an audit of skills and abilities
Developing action plans for future development
Feeling more confident for the future

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Trainers, educators, coaches, supervisors, managers, and leaders who are charged with gaining commitment and/or facilitating learning

OUTCOMES

At the end of this program, participants will be saying ...

I know how to be understood and how to understand others.
I understand my role in the facilitation of new thought, belief, or action.
I must have a clear sense of purpose to foster and gain commitment.

GROUP SIZE

9 maximum to allow for ample practise time

SEMINAR LEADER

Marilyn Baetz

LOCATION

The LIVE Learning Centre located in the village of St. Jacobs, just 5 km north of Waterloo, Ontario

ACCOMMODATION

You can book reservations, through LIVE at the Best Western, St. Jacobs Country Inn just a short drive from the heart of the village and our training facilities. To find out more about the Best Western, St. Jacobs Country Inn, click here.

HOW TO REGISTER

You have 2 ways to register:

Call the Registrar — Tim Sperling at (519) 664-2213 or
complete the Registration Form and click on Submit.