Institutional Learning and Change Initiative

Facilitation skills are strategically important because professionals are increasingly called upon to manage teams and participatory processes which involve people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, nationalities and cultures. Participatory processes pose many challenges for effective communication and decision making. This training helps build essential knowledge, attitudes and skills for participatory decision making among managers and team leaders.

Workshop objectives
The training workshops build capacity to facilitate meetings, teams and group decision-making processes. A hands-on practical approach enables participants to immediately apply what is learned in their day-to-day work. The following topics are covered:

• What facilitation is and why it is important
• Facilitating meetings and teams
• Managing conflicts and disagreements
• Building consensus for decision making

As the following testimonials show, participants have been enthusiastic about the course:

“I learned a huge amount and will be applying it in my work and my personal life!”
“It was the most directly useful workshop I’ve ever attended.”
“The training was exactly what I was looking for to enhance my capacity as a leader.”

Who should attend?
CGIAR staff members and partners with responsibility for coordinating participatory projects, networks or meetings are encouraged to attend. Participants must have an excellent command of English.

Workshop costs
All fees for the trainer and materials are paid by the ILAC Initiative. Participants and their organizations are responsible for costs related to travel, lodging and local expenses. Local logistical support is provided by the hosting organization.
 

We look forward to seeing your organization represented at one of these exciting workshops!

Photo credit: ILAC sponsored facilitation training workshop, Mexico 2006 by Cristina Sette