Gain the tools and techniques to make your facilitation engaging and productive
London
Thursday 16th May 2013
Bookings and info:
T: 0207 324 4774
E: jelliott@talkaction.org
‘Excellent days training!’
Robyn Lyons
(Fareham Borough Council)
Facilitated by:
Chris Church
Chris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant for over 25 years. He is an experienced advisor on community and sustainable development issues, with a wide range of experience at international, national, and community level. He is an associate of the Community Development Foundation and a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission. Chris is chair of the UK Local Carbon Communities Network.
Chris has previously worked with the Community Sector Coalition, the National Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS programme, Surfers Against Sewage and many local councils. He is trained as a teacher and has been developing and running training programmes for 22 years.
The course looks at the type of the work that a facilitator may take on. This includes designing events, getting ‘buy-in’ from those attending, and ensuring inclusiveness, with a special focus on dealing with problems and conflicts.
You will also be encouraged to develop your own strengths and facilitation style.
This interactive course will look closely at the roles a facilitator may play and how a facilitator’s role can encourage long term community development. It will build the confidence of anyone keen to be a good facilitator and give them a solid basis on which to develop their own skills.
People attending this course will learn how to:
1) How and when to hold meetings and when to use other approaches
2) Build a working relationship with an existing organisation or a group of individuals
3) Use appropriate tools and techniques
4) Develop facilitation work in ways appropriate to a range of diverse communities
5) Deal with problematic situations
6) Evaluate facilitated processes
Who should attend this course?
The event will benefit anyone working with groups of people in formal or informal settings. Whether a novice starting out, or an experienced facilitator wishing to expand on their techniques, the course will provide a valuable insight into good facilitation.
100% of the participants of the last course thought it was ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
Costs
£395: Large Busineses/Corporate
£298: Large charities, public sector and small businesses
£150: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals.
Concessionary rates are available for students, pensioners and the unemployed. Please contact us for further details.
Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you.
Prices include a hot vegan and vegetarian buffet lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking time.
For bookings and information please contact Jonathan Elliott:
Tel: 0207 324 4774
Email: jelliott@talkaction.org
Supported by
Extremely interesting and informative
Stephen Miller
Community Development Foundation
Very interesting event. Learnt a lot of great techniques
Helena Merriott
Westminster Council
Very engaging facilitation, a good example
Stephen Davis
National England