Course Title: Group Facilitation Methods

(3 day – Online course 9.30am – 3.30pm GMT each day)

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Course overview

Group Facilitation Methods training is part of ICA’s Technology of Participation (ToP)® Methodology. Learn to facilitate both face to face and online using the tried and tested Focused Conversation & Consensus Workshop methods – two essential techniques for structuring group conversations that work and making group decisions that result in action.

The methods are applicable in any setting where groups need to develop a shared awareness and make collective decisions or plans. ToP Methods allow for participatory and transformative group journeys.

Join experienced ToP trainers Megan Evans and Dawn Williams in a highly participative and supportive online course where you will develop skills, share experiences and gain an in-depth understanding of the principles behind these two world renowned and powerful techniques.

Who is this course for:

Designed for those who want to manage and facilitate confidently and effectively in both online and face to face settings. The course is aimed at middle/senior managers, organisational, team and business leaders, community activists, voluntary/NGO staff and independent facilitators in fact anyone who works with groups.

This online course is recommended both to those new to facilitation and more experienced facilitators.

By the end of the course, participants will:

* be able to identify when and how to use the Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods

* have gained confidence in the use of these methods

* have recognised and explored elements of participation, creativity, teamwork and action

* have built links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methods.

Certification:

Participants who complete this course are eligible for ICA UK Certification.

What your fee includes

Your fee includes a comprehensive facilitator's manual and one hour's free telephone coaching plus access to an online Mural template.

What do participants say about this course?

This course is scheduled in partnership with ICA:UK, the participation & development charity with 93% of GFM participants rating the course 8/10 or higher.

Feedback from participants included:

"So useful – given me a fantastic structure to use in so many aspects of my work but especially to have more effective meetings"

"Excellent value – highly recommended"

"I am already using both methods which have really helped me fully engage with my stakeholders - thank you!"

"I found the course structure of demonstration, walkthrough and practice invaluable for my learning"

“To co-trainers Megan Evans and Dawn Williams, excellently done to both of you. I never came out of days-long intense training – wanting more. Thank you!”

In-house and tailored training is available: please email megan-evans@live.co.uk for further information

Transfers and Cancellations policy

Course cancellation – with 10 days’ notice. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel any course with no less than 10 working days’ notice, without liability for any consequential or indirect loss. In this case, we will let you know by email and refund your booking with no charge.

Booking cancellation – with over 30 days’ notice. If you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, then we can refund your booking less an administration charge of 10% of the course fee.

Booking cancellation – with 30 days’ notice or less. Unless you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, we regret that we cannot cancel your booking. In this case the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. Also if for any reason you fail to attend a course that you have booked, the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. We are, however, happy to transfer your booking to an alternative participant to attend the course that you have booked in your place. Please let us know as early as you can if you will be unable to attend, and if another delegate will attend instead.

Full payment must be received more than 14 working days before a course to guarantee your place.

If you would prefer to be invoiced and pay at a later date, please email megan-evans@live.co.uk