An advanced action learning course aimed at further developing and mastering facilitation skills

Course outline:

• new action learning techniques to add to your portfolio
• the steps in becoming a master of action learning facilitation
• recognising the common pitfalls when facilitating - and finding solutions
• how to become an action learning mentor
• practical issues to consider when facilitating sets
• mastering the challenge/empathy matrix
• try out new techniques within a supportive setting
• solve problems and issues relating to own vision of action learning
• set up vital support links with other professional facilitators

Pre-requisites:

Participants must have completed Stage 1 or a similar programme, or have experience facilitating an action learning set

Day 1   Mastering the practice of facilitation

• Discover the facilitation skills you need that really benefit an action learning group.
• Identify and then step beyond your usual constraints into facilitation mastery

             
Day 2    Design, deliver & sell action learning programmes

• Learn the most productive and efficient way of setting up an action learning group.
• We will show you how to ‘get action learning and yourself out there’ – into organisations and groups in a variety of sectors

Day 3    New action learning techniques and frameworks

• When you are regularly facilitating you need fresh ideas.
• We will give you a selection of new techniques and group activities to test out.
• Boost your energy and enthusiasm as a facilitator and improve learning and inspire action from your group

Day 4    Consolidation of Theory & Practice

Fees (per delegate):

Days 1 - 3    £570 +VAT (early-bird £480 +VAT)
Day 4            £190 +VAT (early-bird £160 +VAT)
ILM Accreditation Registration Fee £66 +VAT

Duration:

9.30 – 4.00pm

Dates:

2, 9, 16 Nov 2012 (Day 4: 25 Jan 2013)   PLACES AVAILABLE

Pre-requisite:

To acheive accreditation participants must complete the full 3 days training prior to attending the consolidation of theory and practice day 4.

Accreditation:

Accreditation is available with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) on completion of the full training course and payment of the accreditation registration fee.

Location:

Holiday Inn, Castle St, Cardiff, CF10 1XD

70% off:

This course is eligible for 70% funding from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government. Eligibility criteria applies.