How to be a fantastic facilitator: Moderating meetings, panels and conferences

Whether it's a decision-making meeting with senior leadership, a team brainstorming session, a focus group with citizens or a conference panel discussion, a good facilitator can be the key to a successful event.

Yet the role of the facilitator can be a tricky one to navigate. How do you take control of a conversation but not dominate? What’s the best way to bring in different views and opinions but avoid conflict? There are a lot of moving parts which the facilitator must pay attention to; that’s why having the right skillset is paramount to success.

This workshop will help you become a better facilitator. You’ll cover the preparation you need to do beforehand, how to manage the room during the session itself and finally how to follow up with participants to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Who should watch

Anyone who moderates group discussions or larger events, or is interested in doing so, and wants to learn key skills that will help them succeed.

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