Interactions are central to our daily work, be it in meetings, exchanges, workshops, or trainings. Facilitation is the art of understanding, designing, and guiding these interactions. However, we often stick to conventional collaboration methods such as presentations, group discussions, and brainstorming sessions. In this training, we aim to expand your facilitation skills to make exchanges more engaging, inclusive, and efficient. We will discuss the roles and challenges of a facilitator and practice creative methodologies and tools that can be applied in various situations.
A main focus will lie on practical examples of facilitation in conflict-affected contexts. Participants will learn how to adapt facilitation techniques to challenging circumstances with different stakeholders – both online and in-person. Together, we will collect best practices on how to ensure a productive and collaborative environment in our (daily) work as peacebuilders, development, or humanitarian workers.
Course objectives:
- Get to know different moderation and facilitation tools aimed at making your interactions more efficient, inclusive and engaging;
- Practice your facilitation skills and learn how to plan, design, and implement your next facilitation project;
- Explore best practices and lessons learned through case studies of online and offline facilitation in conflict-affected contexts;
- Reflect on your own facilitation practice;
- Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.
How to register
The course consists of preparatory readings, a short meeting via zoom prior to the course and a 2-day on-site training in Basel on Thursday 6 – Friday 7 June 2024. The course schedule is 9h00-12h30 and 14h00-17h30 with breaks in between.
- The course will take place in the urban meeting place and cultural center kHaus located in the city center of Basel along the Rhine River. The course venue is easily accessible by public transport and approx. 15 min away from the Basel SBB train station.
- The course is taught in English.
This course is designed for:
- Professionals who want to develop and expand their facilitation skills
- Facilitators who are looking for a practice-oriented training where they can try out creative facilitation tools in a safe and appreciative environment
Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate tocontact us.
Candidates must have:
- at least two years of professional experience
- a good command of English.