Beyond Tools™ Facilitator Training

We love training people in facilitation. Facilitating a successful workshop is very gratifying, but the focus is achieving deliverables and you don't have an opportunity to explore how and why things work, and that is a fascinating topic.

This three-day workshop gives an introduction into facilitation and specifically into the Beyond Tools™ Methodology. The general outline is shown below, although the course if flexible to meet the needs of the organization and the individuals involved..

Day 1: The Art of Facilitation

• Introduction
  • Facilitation and the Role of the Facilitator.
  • Types of meetings and their Communication Pathways.
    
    
• The Art of Facilitation
  • Creating an Environment of Open Communication
  • Purpose of Communication
  • Communication Pathways, Modalities and Continuum
  • Introduction to Using Graphics
  • Putting Words to Concepts
  • Building Consensus
  • Building Commitment

Day 2: Processes and Tools

• The Process of Facilitation
  • Describing the Deliverables
  • Designing the Activities
  • Anticipating the Report
  • Finalizing the Facilitation Plan
  • Executing the Facilitation Plan
  • Preparing the Report

Day 3: Specifics and Practice

• Examples of Common Workshops
• Participant Practice