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Workshop Facilitation

Workshop Facilitation. PPT 0.1a Who, What, Why and How. Creating a Learning opportunity. Determine Topic/Focus based on a need defined by the organization Define the objective and goals Identify participants and do a needs assessment among them to help focus the workshop

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Workshop Facilitation

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  1. Workshop Facilitation PPT 0.1a Who, What, Why and How

  2. Creating a Learning opportunity • Determine Topic/Focus based on a need defined by the organization • Define the objective and goals • Identify participants and do a needs assessment among them to help focus the workshop • Take care of all logistics – space, room arrangement, breaks, transport, etc. • Plan the workshop in terms of activities, timing and flow • Determine ways to evaluate the workshop • Include plans for follow-up

  3. Check setup in room • Tables/chairs – mobility in changing • Materials – flipcharts, VIPP cards, markers, ability to post • Electronic – Computer, PPT projector, overhead projector – • Where things are plugged in (need for appropriate plugs) • Lighting • Access to facilities

  4. Communication Skills • Facilitation skills • Use of verbal and non-verbal Language • Techniques & Timing • Evaluation and Follow-up

  5. Facilitation Skills • Be clear in instructions • Be present • Convey that you are interested in the topic • Show an appreciation of what each person has to offer • Notice body language of participants • Introduce energizers when appropriate • Learn together

  6. Body language – non-verbal messages • Be aware of how you are using your hands and moving around the presentation space, • Make eye contact around the room – not just to one part of the room • Demonstrate self-confidence • Show enthusiasm for the topic

  7. Verbal communication • Use open ended questions – door openers • Paraphrase to check meaning – also gives message that you are listening • Be an active listener • Be non-judgmental, even when correcting information • Don’t be afraid to say you don’t know if a question is asked you cannot answer

  8. Techniques • Brainstorm • Small groups – ways of creating groups • Presentations – alternative ways of reporting • All groups report • 1st group reports fully, others add to it • Walk About • Drawings • Songs, poems, role plays

  9. Evaluation • Daily • Emotion chart • One thing learned, etc. • End of Training • Questionnaire • Essay • Checklist, etc. • Follow-up

  10. And most importantly HAVEFUN

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