Facilitation Skills for Meetings and Workshops
Well-run meetings save time and produce better decisions. This course prepares participants to plan, guide, and close sessions that keep groups focused, engaged, and moving toward outcomes.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Designing an agenda around clear and achievable objectives
- 02Opening a session and agreeing ground rules with the group
- 03Keeping discussion focused, balanced and inclusive
- 04Managing dominant voices and drawing in reluctant participants
- 05Using structured techniques to move a group toward decisions
- 06Handling derailment, tangents and conflict in the room
- 07Closing with clear actions, owners and agreed next steps
What you will gain
- Design agendas around clear objectives
- Open sessions and set ground rules
- Keep discussion focused and inclusive
- Manage dominant and reluctant participants
- Use techniques to reach group decisions
- Close meetings with clear actions and owners
Who should attend
- Managers who run regular meetings
- Project leads and coordinators
- Trainers and facilitators
- Committee and working group chairs
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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