Who is this for?
This program is designed for anyone directly engaged in facilitating meetings or other gatherings of people who need to work collectively to achieve results.
“The program provided a diverse and fun, yet structured, learning environment that inspired learning. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get practical and theoretical introductory knowledge of meeting facilitation.”
Benefits for you
- Feel confident in planning and facilitating meetings and discussions, both in person and online
- Build trust, participation and effective meeting outcomes
- Keep group discussions on a focused and productive track
- Foster a collaborative environment
- Increase accountability for ongoing results
- Create a personalized action plan for effective meeting facilitation
Program content
Assessing your Facilitation Needs
- Optimizing creative ways to meet and facilitate discussions
- Using facilitation to demonstrate leadership
The Five-Step Model to Facilitation
- Setting a positive climate
- Listening to understand
- Anchoring discussions with a meaningful purpose
- Staying focused, making decisions
- Involving everyone
Facilitating Larger Groups
- Clarifying objectives
- Developing presence by creating your facilitation persona
Planning and Designing Facilitation Events
- Managing time while staying flexible
- Gaining commitment and growth
Encouraging Participation and Collaboration
- Managing louder voices and drawing out quieter ones
- Inclusivity and cross-cultural communication
Strategic Facilitation
- Using influence and persuasion to up your game
- Designing Your individualized facilitation plan
Special features
You will gain hands-on experience by engaging in targeted skill-building exercises, and receive feedback from the program leader.
Program leader

Amy Stanley
Upcoming sessions
For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .

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Contact a learning advisor for more details.
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Get in touch
604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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