In this workshop, students will learn the basics of facilitation in order to assist organizations, teams and communities to agree on decisions, projects and initiatives. Participants will gain information on how to structure both in-person and virtual meetings in order to create engagement and build consensus. Strategies will be discussed to help prepare agendas, determine activities and exercises, and manage difficult situations.

-Define the role of a facilitator
-Learn five key preparation steps for facilitation
-Gain tips in developing agendas and managing time during facilitation
-Learn basic methodologies and facilitation formats to engage groups and build consensus both in-person and virtually
-Learn tips, strategies and activities to create participant engagement
-Understand best practices of managing group conversations
-Gain strategies in how to manage disruptions and difficult situations
-Gain practice using the facilitation skills with your classmates

Session 1: Friday, March 5, 8:30am - 12:30pm MT (Register Here)
Session 2: Friday, April 16, 8:30am - 12:30pm MT (Register Here)