This course is intended for those employees who have or are expected to have responsibilities as facilitators in their respective agencies. Methodologies in the course are a combination of theory presentation, large group discussion and skill practice. Students are given several opportunities to apply their learning as facilitators during videotaped sessions. They will give and receive feedback with other participants and instructors. Limited Enrollment of 10.
College Credit: 2 semester hours
Who Should Attend: Employees who currently or who are planning to facilitate meetings
Objectives:
- Manage group processes towards the desired outcome
- Implement and reinforce the use of operating guidelines
- Use group memory techniques
- Develop strategies for moving groups through the stages of group development
- Use effective intervention techniques
- Identify methods to reduce individual stress reactions associated with facilitation
- Identify effective preparation strategies for facilitating
Length: 4.5 days Availability: Biannually
Contact: Paula Elder or Janelle Quinn
Email: Paula_Elder@fws.gov or Janelle_Quinn@fws.gov
Phone: 304.876.7765 or 304.876.7489
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