Facilitation by definition means to make easy for others. Some people may be good “presenters” and may still have room for growth in helping a group experience “discovery” and “application” while moving toward improved performance.  Skilled facilitation is about leading a process rather than presenting information.

Adults bring their own knowledge and experience to the table. An effective facilitator will help participants learn from each other through guided discussion and other methods. Adults grasp much more when they are engaged than when listening to a lecture. An effective facilitator draws from the group and leads people to a higher level of understanding and performance.  This module will focus on helping you develop the skills of successful facilitation.  You will consider how to open, lead, and close sessions in a facilitative manner rather than in a presentation mode.  You will learn techniques to engage a group in working with one another rather than looking to you for the answer.  You will leave prepared to lead a group through the discovery process so they are ready to action.

Nancy Covert has been with Dale Carnegie Training® for 23 years and is the President of Dale Carnegie Training® of North and Central Alabama.  She is ranked as one of the top 50 trainers in the world for Dale Carnegie and has trained thousands of people to lead richer, more fulfilling and successful lives. 

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