Meeting Facilitation

Quality facilitation is one of the best predictors of community harmony, especially when it comes to making decisions.  This two part course focuses on relationship-nurturing practices needed when disagreement is present, imminent or possible.  Grounded in deep listening and profound respect for each individual, the course breaks down the practices, skills and mindsets that make up masterful facilitation and lead to more connected, safer-feeling communities.  

Learning Objectives:

• Role of the facilitator – balancing the autonomy of the group and each person with the need for leadership
• Planning meetings that are engaging, effective and efficient
• Supporting relationships while getting things done
• Working with a co-facilitator
• Managing time and logistics for a meeting
• Strategies for working with strong emotions in a meeting