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Today's professional is frequently asked to lead the work of a team, task force, or committee, often without the benefit of direct supervisory authority. The rapid change in the workplace calls for constant flexibility in order to react to shifting markets, demanding customers, or new advances in information technology. Alliances and partnerships are constantly forming, dissolving and re-forming. To excel in this environment requires the ability to efficiently and effectively facilitate group processes and the work of teams.
PDI's Facilitator Training program is designed for those whose responsibilities include leading a team or task force, conducting meetings, and facilitating group decision making. If you are a manager, team leader or other professional who is charged with leading or coordinating the work of others, then this course is for you.
Program Objectives
As a result of your participation in this program, you will:
- become familiar with a simple, practical framework for designing and leading effective meeting, group planning sessions and other facilitated events
- understand and be able to use a range of strategies and techniques for developing and maintaining consensus
- learn skills to deal with disruptive, difficult meeting behaviors and dominating team members
- develop an increased ability to support organizational change.
- gain an increased sense of confidence and leave energized to take on a greater leadership role within your organization.
Program Methodology
We believe that training should be conducted with a full appreciation of the learners' goals and expectations. Rather than "forgetting about work," you will be invited to "bring your work with you" in the form of a specific problem or challenge, on which you can make progress during the program. Other program characteristics include:
- low trainer to participant ratio ensuring ample individual attention
- repeated opportunities during the course to practice new skills and receive immediate feedback from trainers and colleagues
- the use of video-based training, enabling you to see yourself in action as you facilitate group sessions
- professional trainers with many years of experience teaching facilitation and leadership skills in the public and private sectors
- fellow participants from a broad array of professions and organizations who are facing similar challenges.
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