Facilitation Skills Courses
Each course also has an optional second module of a further
two days - dates for these are arranged with participants during the first
module.
Details of our next
course
This course is currently available on an
in-house basis.
AIMS
To introduce and develop skills which may be used within training,
consultancy or other situations where others are assisted to achieve results.
PROCESS
The course is based on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and
Accelerated Learning. NLP may be described as a branch of applied psychology and
allows for easy understanding and rapid skills development. Accelerated Learning
provides ways of identifying participants' personal learning styles and
designing training so that each person can gain maximum benefit. Participants
will be able to use both NLP and Accelerated Learning techniques themselves as a
result of the course.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants may possess varying degrees of experience and will still
be able to participate fully in, and benefit from, the course; it is not
necessary to be familiar with facilitation, or with NLP/Accelerated Learning
prior to attending.
STRUCTURE
The course is run on a modular basis, allowing for absorption and
practice between sessions. The final day has an open format, providing
opportunity for in-depth practice and application to specific work contexts.
FORMAT
The course is practical, experiential and interactive, with a range of
exercises and activities involved throughout. Group size is kept small, so
individual attention can be maximised. Participants are given feedback on their
performance throughout the course and assessment processes include peer
assessment, through group feedback. The atmosphere is informal and friendly and
many past participants have established and maintained ongoing contact and
support with each other.
DATES
Module 1: To be announced
Module 2: To be announced
Times are usually 9.30am - 5.00pm.
The course will count for CPD (continuing professional
development requirements) for most professional bodies.
A certificate will be given to participants successfully
completing the course.
CONTENT (See below for full course content)
First day: basic principles, approaches and techniques, including an
introduction to NLP
Second day: group processes, including development of awareness
of personal style
Third day: advanced language and communication skills
Fourth day: open format for participants to explore in more
depth any topics they wish.
VENUE
Pentre House, Welshpool. The location for the course is just over
the Welsh border, reasonably close to Shrewsbury and Chester and just over an
hour's drive from the Welsh coast. Within a very short distance is the
river Severn, Offa's Dyke and a plantation of the largest redwood trees in
Europe. And, while you are here, you will be able to meet our rare-breed
pigs.
FEES
£360 plus VAT(£63.00) per two day module for company-funded
delegates(* see note below). Reduced rates may be available for individuals
paying for themselves.
ILA accounts may be used in part payment for the course; contact
us for more information for how to save on your course fee.
* Fees include
accommodation, meals, refreshments and all course materials.
BOOKING
Contact us for further details or to
book your place please click HERE
FULL
COURSE CONTENT
DAY ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES, APPROACHES AND TECHNIQUES
Objectives:
 | To introduce participants, assess needs and expertise and preview the course
content and processes |
| To introduce facilitation as a process, and its relationship to change
management and personal development |
| To introduce and develop skills in NLP, AL and associated models and
techniques. |
| To work on self facilitation and one-to-one facilitation |
Topics include:
The roles, stages and skills of
facilitation;
NLP and Accelerated Learning origins, approaches and
techniques including:
Objective setting, * Observation skills, * Shifts of
perspective, * Rapport development,
* Mental strategy, * Self awareness and management, * Speech
and language skills
