The Art of Facilitation – Brisbane

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This immersive experience explores the art and science of facilitation, equipping you with expert insights and actionable strategies to maximise participation while maintaining direction. You will move from theory to practice, gaining hands-on experience in navigating high-stakes conversations and moving groups from ambiguity toward clarity.

Key Topics Covered:

• Design for Outcomes – Learn to build facilitative processes using agenda logic (Purpose → Objectives → Flow) that ensures inclusion and effective energy management.
• Facilitator Stance & Core Skills – Understand the role of the facilitator versus content experts, and practice the essential skills required to maintain your “stance” even when a group wiggles.
• Navigating Hotspots & Conflict – Gain tools to work confidently with “hotspots,” power dynamics, and identity threats (using the SCARF model) to turn tension into productive dialogue.
• Emotional Fitness – Develop deep self-awareness of your own nervous system and learn strategies to maintain regulation and resilience in high-pressure or escalating situations.
• Complexity & Context – Learn to “dance with the group” by matching your facilitation approach to the specific context—whether simple, complicated, complex, or chaotic.
• Applied Practice – Put your learning into action through small-group simulations and co-facilitation rounds, receiving structured peer and expert feedback on your design and delivery.