Facilitation Skills: The Core Skill of Great Team Leaders Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction to Facilitation Skills
Estimated time: 0.3 hours
- Overview of course objectives and structure
- Importance of facilitation in team leadership
Module 2: Eight Essential Facilitation Skills
Estimated time: 0.7 hours
- In-depth exploration of key facilitation techniques
- Practical exercises to develop facilitation skills
- Application of techniques in team settings
- Real-world examples of effective facilitation
Module 3: Choosing a Decision-Making Style
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Understanding command, consultative, and consensus decision-making styles
- Guidelines for selecting the appropriate style
- Assessing situational factors in decision-making
Module 4: Dialogue: Thinking Together
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Techniques for fostering collaborative thinking
- Strategies to encourage open dialogue
- Building team cohesion through shared thinking
Module 5: Effective Listening Skills
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Developing active listening skills
- Exercises to improve understanding and empathy
- Overcoming common listening barriers
Module 6: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Best practices for delivering constructive feedback
- Techniques for receiving feedback positively
- Creating a feedback-rich team environment
Module 7: Virtual Team Facilitation
Estimated time: 0.7 hours
- Strategies for leading remote teams effectively
- Tools and technologies for virtual collaboration
- Challenges and solutions in virtual facilitation
Module 8: Final Project
Estimated time: 1.0 hours
- Design a team meeting using learned facilitation skills
- Apply decision-making and dialogue techniques
- Submit a reflection on feedback and listening practices
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of team dynamics
- Interest in leadership or team management
- No prior facilitation experience required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Lead effective and engaging team meetings
- Apply essential facilitation techniques in real-world settings
- Use appropriate decision-making styles based on context
- Enhance team communication through active listening
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual teams with confidence