Developing Confidence in Facilitation

This interactive and practical workshop builds confidence in facilitating groups through change and innovation. Participants explore how to designeffective group processes, create safe and inclusive environments, andencourage open participation from diverse voices. The session focuses on preparing both the physical and emotional space needed for productive group work, while developing the skills to guide discussions, manage dynamics, and support groups to reach meaningful and useful outcomes.​

What you will gain​:

• Confidence in planning and leading effective group sessions​
• Practical skills for fostering trust, psychological safety, and inclusion​
• Tools to encourage participation and creative thinking​
• Techniques for managing group dynamics and diverse perspectives​
• Strategies for guiding groups towards clear, practical outcomes​

Who can apply?

The Academy is for all health and care professionals, front line, support services and commissioners, plus innovators living, working or planning to work in the West of England.  

We run free learning events as well as bespoke support for those needing specialist advice on our services. 

If you would like to talk to us about whether this is the right course for you, please do get in touch with healthinnowest.academy@nhs.net.

We aim to eliminate any disadvantage based on age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or any other characteristics. We want to create a welcoming space for everyone. Need anything adjusted so you can fully take part in our event? Please don't hesitate to contact us at healthinnowest.academy@nhs.net. We're here to help and make your experience as comfortable as possible. We're always open to feedback about how inclusive our events are, and promise to handle your thoughts with the utmost respect and dignity.

About the West of England Academy

The West of England Academy provides a range of free resources to help you gain knowledge and develop essential skills for innovative thinking and working.We promote the use of quality improvement methodologies to support delivery of better patient care.

The Academy is for all health and care professionals, front line, support services and commissioners, plus innovators living, working or planning to work in the West of England. Explore our free online resources on our Academy website www.healthinnowest.net/academy 

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