Session 2
In a world often overshadowed by polarised views and division, people that can skilfully enable inclusive debates have a crucial role to play in societies. If this is a role you see yourself playing, then this facilitation skills masterclass is for you. You’ll learn how to create psychologically safe environments through which people with differing opinions can respectfully challenge, be challenged and above all else learn from one another.
Learning objectives
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Learning the art of facilitation to cultivate a balanced debate
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Staying neutral – how to ensure that you’re not taking sides
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Navigating power dynamics to ensure everyone is engaged & heard
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Enhancing your listening skills with authentic curiosity
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Keeping the debate on track – timings, objectives, balanced debate & flexibility
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Creating a psychologically safe environment that allows everyone to contribute
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Knowing the boundaries – ensuring speakers don’t incite violence & hatred
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Knowing when & how to challenge inappropriate behaviour
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Creating a pathway for the future – focussing on practical solutions
Learning activities
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Interactive group activities & practical exercises
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Group discussions
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Individual activities
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Feedback & peer to peer reviews
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Tutor insights
Outputs: An increased confidence to facilitate debates on a range of topics and between those with differing views.
Other useful information:
If you are interested in taking part in the masterclass series but financial barriers are preventing you from signing up, please apply for financial support via our Participation Fund.
These workshops will be delivered by Jonathan Day, Founder and Learning & Development Consultant at Up Skill 4 Life (www.upskill4life.com). Established in 2009, Up Skill 4 Life specialises in skills based training with a particular focus on leadership, management & early careers development. Jonathan has been fortunate enough to partner with an incredibly diverse client base; across the business, not-for-profit and university sectors. This places Jonathan in the unique position of both developing and learning from, many different teams, leaders and cultures. Jonathan’s philosophy towards training workshop design & delivery is simple – it should always be agile to a group’s needs, interactive and Never Use Slides.