At its core, facilitation involves guiding individuals through a series of interconnected experiences to achieve a desired outcome. It's the art of refining processes and enhancing outcomes. More than mere assistance, facilitation entails a holistic approach that propels tasks and events towards their intended impact. In essence, it's about elevating processes for the better.
The Art of Dynamic Facilitation Skills
In this workshop, you'll not only gain a comprehensive understanding of facilitation principles but also acquire hands-on knowledge to apply them effectively. By honing your dynamic facilitation skills, you'll empower individuals to delve into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, fostering deeper analysis and understanding. Prepare to step into a world where facilitation isn't just a task but a transformative journey towards achieving impactful outcomes.
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Define facilitation and identify its purpose and benefits
Apply key roles of being a facilitator
Understand language applications in communication
Learn strategies to neutralize disruption, dysfunctions and difficult people in groups
Design a customized facilitation framework based on various models
Methodology
Accelerated Training Approach- Learning Design Re-patterning
Interactive Activities
Learning Videos
Engaging Mini Lectures
Those that conduct meetings, lead groups to generate new ideas through brainstorming events, and help people work through facilitated sessions.
Executives
Supervisors
Managers
"Real-life examples and applying what he is teaching. Great engagement skills able to recognize the differences in the learners"
Praga is a highly interactive and engaging international trainer, whose work is mainly based on research and applied knowledge from extensive experiences in bench-marking organizations best practices. As a dynamic training & development leader with more than 2 decades of experience, his training uniqueness comes from his Accelerated Training Approach which is built on Learning Design Re-patterning Model™ known by many to be empowering, refreshing and filled with success formulas.
Praga is the co-founder of Accelerated Training Approach™ built on Learning Design Re-Patterning Model and a Fellow Member with the Institute of Therapies Management (London). As Certified Behavior Management Specialist and a fellow member he is the only Singaporean to be certified as a Master Trainer with the Institute Therapist Management of London researching on Human Behaviour.He is also a Certified Agile-Scrum Master, Product Owner, Leader (SCRUM Alliance) . Praga is a Certified NLP Master Practitioner, Certified Life Coach (ABNLP) and Certified EQ Practitioner(CTAA).
At A Glance :
Certified SCRUM Master®
Certified SCRUM Product Owner®
Certified Agile Leadership - Essentials®
Certified Agile Leadership - Teams®
Certified Master Trainer in Psychotherapy™
Certified EQ Practitioner™
Certified NLP Master Practitioner ™
Certified Master Life Coach ™
Certified Behavior Management Specialist™
Certified ACTA Trainer & Assessor
In the early years, after serving the Republic of Singapore Navy for 7 years, Praga worked has an IT program consultant by delivering program seminars to industrial leaders where he was also recognized and awarded the best sales performer for continuously achieving and exceeding organizational targets. He also became competent in the field of Information Technology by successfully completing and becoming a Microsoft Certified System Engineer(MSCE), Microsoft Certified System Administrator(MSCA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
His dynamic and refreshing approach is supported by his vast experiences in the corporate paradigm where he had successfully held the helms for senior positions such as Business Development Manager (APAC), Senior Training Consultant, Assistant Director in various organizations. Praga has also been interviewed by national T.V (MediaCorp) for good instructional practice & his articles are often found in Asia Pacific Publications.
Praga’s forte lies in Organizational Psychology and Human Behaviour coupled with his diverse knowledge & experience in Information Technology, Business and Psychology. As a dynamic speaker, trainer and consultant Praga researches on content development while delivering numerous topics in skills of NLP,Agile,Human Behavior,Communication, Sales, Mindset, Thinking,Service, Empowerment.
His expertise and experiences have gained much recognition. His engagements are uniquely lively, humorous and filled with practical solutions beyond text book theories. Apart training in Singapore for Corporate and Government bodies, Praga travels globally delivering his knowledge to clients.
Module 1: Introduction to Facilitation
Introduction and Setting Expectations
Overview of Facilitation - Purpose and Benefits
What is Not Facilitation
The Role of a Facilitator
What Are Your Responsibilities
C.O.K.E. (Context, Outcomes, Knowledge, Execution) - An overview of the facilitation process.
Module 2: Developing Facilitation Skills
Introspecting on Skills vs Talents
Types of Facilitative Behaviors
Process of Facilitation - Steps and Techniques
Levels of Facilitation - Understanding different levels of facilitation expertise.
Common Pitfalls of a Facilitator - Conscious and Implicit - Recognizing and avoiding common mistakes.
Module 3: Facilitating Effective Communication
Key Elements from Planning to Action - Preparing and executing successful facilitation sessions.
Objectives & Time - Setting clear objectives and managing time effectively.
Process Vs Content - Understanding the balance between process and content in facilitation.
Communication and Framework - Effective communication strategies and using a framework for facilitation.
Gathering Data and Information - Techniques for collecting and utilizing relevant data.