Facilitating Group Participation – 7 Module Live-Learning Program

Transform Your Meetings: Join Our 7-Week Live-Learning Course!
This comprehensive, interactive 7-week course helps participants improve their meeting facilitation skills.  Designed for government, nonprofit, and community leaders, it covers practical tools to lead better meetings, engage participants, and make group decisions more effectively.

Several sessions to choose from:

• October 8 – November 19, 2025 (Wednesdays) 2:00-3:30 pm (FILLED)
• Feb 4 – March 18, 2026 (Wednesdays) 2:00 – 3:30 pm
• April 1 – May 13, 2026 (Wednesdays) 2:00 – 3:30 pm
• Arrange a custom time and day(s) for your cohort of 10 or more
  

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 Course?

• 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 a printed copy of Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision Making by Sam Kaner, a leading expert on collaboration.
• Why 7 Weeks: One course.  Seven weeks.  Real results.   Read why a 7-week course creates lasting impact.

What You’ll Gain From This Facilitation Skills Course

• 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.
• What do Past Participants Say? Here is a link to some of the letters they have written to you, the next cohort.

Program Details

October Session: October 8 – November 19, 2025 (Wednesdays)
2026 – February Session: February 4 – March 18, 2026 (Wednesdays)
2026 – April Session: April 1 – May 13, 2026 (Wednesdays)

• Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
• Format: Online via Zoom plus Canvas LMS
• Investment: $495 per participant; $450 for government and non-profit employees

What’s Included

• Access to a state-of-the-art learning platform
• Individual coaching and mentoring
• Certificate of completion
• Opportunity to take a refresher 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 three days 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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PUBLIC HEALTH COMPETENCY ALIGNMENT
Download the course competency mapping for public health competencies.

CREDITS

NCHEC – 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

CPH – This course is approved for 23 hours of  CPH recertification credits  from the National Board of Health Examiners.

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

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

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CONTRACTS IN PLACE

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
• City of Phoenix – Contract #163712 – Professional Development and Training

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 –