Full course description
Course summary:
Good facilitation skills are the key to effective and productive meetings that are inclusive and produce actionable outcomes; but not all of us have this skill set. How do you know when you need an outside facilitator for your team's project? What facilitation skills could you develop internally? This brief microlearning will introduce you to the benefits of facilitation and concludes with a short survey of your facilitation needs and interests that will help shape future learning opportunities.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Recognize the value of good facilitation.
- Describe how facilitation skills can benefit your agency/organization.
- Identify topics to expand your facilitation skills.
Recommended background:
There are no prerequisites for this course; all are welcome.
Course topics include:
- What Is Facilitation?
- The Value of Good Facilitation
- The Benefits of Facilitation Skills
- Determining the Right Facilitator
Elements of the course:
- Introductory video
- Informational text
- Real-life examples
- Links to resources
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed jointly by LeadTeam Consulting, Inc. and the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.