Powerful methods to facilitate and build consensus
Group Facilitation Methods brochure
Prerequisite: None *
*It is a prerequisite for most other ICA courses and all Programs.
Move beyond “seat-of-the-pants” facilitation and reliance on instinct, to use the most powerful facilitation methods and processes available. Learn step-by-step approaches to clear thinking, sound decisions, solid consensus and open dialogue.
Group Facilitation is a foundational course for professional facilitators and will give you a thorough grounding in facilitation practice.
This course has been endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) as part of the Professional Facilitator Program to lead you to become a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF). GFM alone covers many of the competencies required by the IAF.
In-person public courses are held in downtown Toronto at 401 Richmond St. West, Suite 409 from 9 am until 5 pm ET. Provincial and municipal public health guidelines are followed and classroom sizes are limited to 14 people. Courses in other cities are 9-5 in the time zone mentioned.
Price is CAD$1,345 plus applicable tax.
Benefits
Focus group energy on common goals
- Enable groups to form consensus
- Facilitate solid commitment to results
- Encourage group creativity
Build motivation and improve morale
- Help groups resolve conflict
- Build respect and trust in groups
- Create lively effective teamwork
- Generate positive interaction
Make groups more productive and effective
- Conduct easier, faster meetings
- Save time and money on meetings
- Involve participants in discussions
- Get more ideas into the mix
Agenda
Who is it For?
Key Methods Taught
Testimonials
Available Options:
| Date | Location | Price | |
| March 20-21, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 | |
| April 17-18, 2023 | Toronto | Not open | Join Waiting List |
| May 29-30, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 | |
| June 12-13, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 | |
| July 3-4, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 | |
| Oct 2-3, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 | |
| Nov 20-21, 2023 | Calgary | $1,345.00 | |
| March 13-14, 2023 | Edmonton | $1,345.00 | |
| Jan 30-31, 2023 | Toronto | Not open | Join Waiting List |
| Feb 21-22, 2023 | Toronto | $1,345.00 |