Facilitating Group Participation – 7 Module Live-Learning Program

Transform Your Meetings: Join Our 7-Week Live-Learning Program!
Two sessions to choose from:  Jan 9 – Feb 20th or April 2 – May 14, 2025

Tired of unproductive meetings that waste time and energy? Our 7-week live-learning program is designed to equip you with the skills to lead engaging, effective meetings that your team will look forward to.

Why This Program?

•Interactive Learning: Participate in seven 90-minute online sessions, each focusing on a unique facilitation method or tool. Sessions are recorded for your convenience.

•Practical Application: Practice facilitation techniques in a safe environment with peers, building confidence to implement them in your workplace.

•Expert Resources: Receive an printed copy of Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision Making by Sam Kaner, a leading expert on collaboration.

What You’ll Gain

•Enhanced Facilitation Skills: Learn and practice over 21 facilitative listening skills to foster inclusive and productive discussions.

•Effective Meeting Strategies: Develop purpose-driven agendas and utilize tools that make meetings more engaging and efficient.

•Increased Employee Engagement: Discover how participatory meetings can boost job satisfaction and commitment within your team.

Program Details

•January Session: January 9 – February 20, 2025 (Thursdays)
•April Session: April 2 – May 14. 2025 (Wednesdays)
•Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
•Format: Online via Zoom plus Canvas LMS
•Investment: $495 per participant; $450 for government employees

What’s Included

•Access to a state-of-the-art learning platform
•Individual coaching and mentoring
•Certificate of completion
•Opportunity to retake the course at no additional charge

Ready to Transform Your Meetings?

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your facilitation skills and lead meetings that matter. Register today and take the first step toward more productive, engaging meetings.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Note: Registration closes one week prior to the course start date.

Elevate your meetings from mundane to motivating. Join us and make every meeting count!

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What can I expect as a participant?

The more you participate the more you get out of the course.  This is an interactive, engaging course.  You should expect to spend:

• 1-3 hours of reading weekly
• Weekly posting and reading discussions
• 90 minute weekly online meeting or playback of recorded meeting
• Additional practice of newly acquired skills, on your own, to share with the group

Still have more questions?  Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details.

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Past participants said….

• “Taking this course was the most valuable thing I did this summer.  In the last few weeks, since the course ended, I used the skills I learned in every single meeting I participate and lead.” Tyler
• “I learned quite a lot and love the book.  It is a great resource for me to go back to.”  Stefania
• “I loved the sections on agendas and chart writing.” Tara
• ” This course has been valuable to my personal and work growth.   I have improved my communication skills. I am learning to be more thoughtful and participatory.  My meeting agendas have been updated with all groups providing positive feedback on the changes.” Audrey
  

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What will we cover during the 7-modules?

 

• LINK TO DETAILED AGENDA
• Module 1:  Principles of Facilitation – Learn the roles of a facilitator and how the roles affect how we manage meetings.
• Module 2: Facilitative Listening Skills – Explore and try out over 21 different listening skills.
• Module 3: Chart Writing Techniques – Learn the value of color, borders and icons building new and creative charts both on-line and in-person.
• Module 4: Effective Brainstorming – Determine the best brainstorming tool for the situation.  Try out a variety of methods online.
• Module 5: Productive Discussions – Learn how to facilitate open and honest discussions.
• Module 6: Designing Agendas – Improve your agendas by implementing best practices for clarity and purpose.
• Module 7: From Difficult People to Constructive Outcomes – Diagnose difficult situations and remedies.

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NCHEC CREDITS

Sponsored by Dougherty, Inc., a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 23 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0 . Continuing Competency credits available are 0.” Provider ID#1153594, program number 3733

Florida Certification Board Approved Provider – This course qualifies for 23 hours of continuing education for Addiction, Child Welfare, Community Health/Health, Mental Health, Prevention

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CEU’s and CONTRACTS IN PLACE

CEU’s
Approved by Illinois EPA for 23 credit hours – Course ID 19219 (as Facilitating Great Meetings)

Contracts
University of Wisconsin-Madison #MSNALL-2024-2198-General  RFB NO. 2024-UWMSN-00482-RFB
City of Tucson – Contract 240097-14 Employee Leadership and Development

Government Employees can choose the “invoice me” option and be billed at the conclusion of the course. 

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 – Register today for better meetings tomorrow –