First class. Packed with knowledge and helps with understanding when working in people management.
This practical one-day course is designed for individuals who lead meetings or facilitate group sessions. Whether you're chairing a discussion, guiding a team workshop, or supporting collaboration across departments, this course gives you the confidence and tools to facilitate with clarity and purpose.
Centred around the intuitive Prepare–Facilitate–Reflect framework, you’ll learn how to plan effectively, guide group engagement, and handle challenges with confidence. Delegates will leave with practical tools, personalised feedback, and 12 months’ access to our Alchemy of Leadership online portal for continued development.
107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN
Timings: 09:00 - 16:30
Our Effective Facilitator courses are hosted in our fantastic London venue, just a short walk from Bank and St Paul’s underground stations.
Effective facilitation is more than just running a meeting—it’s about creating space where people feel heard, discussions stay productive, and outcomes are achieved. Whether you're leading team meetings, group sessions, or cross-functional discussions, strong facilitation makes all the difference.
Effective Facilitator is a one-day, practical course designed to equip professionals with the confidence and tools to lead meetings and group sessions with clarity and purpose.
The course introduces the Prepare–Facilitate–Reflect model—a simple, proven structure that helps facilitators plan, deliver, and improve every session they lead.
Team Leaders
Supervisors and Project Managers
HR and Learning & Development professionals
Anyone facilitating discussions, meetings or group learning sessions
No previous facilitation experience is needed—just a willingness to guide others and support collaborative working.
By the end of the day, participants will be able to:
Use the Prepare–Facilitate–Reflect method to structure facilitation sessions effectively.
Encourage inclusive participation and manage different group dynamics.
Set clear objectives and maintain session focus.
Handle challenging behaviours and group conflict professionally.
Capture key outcomes and actions in a meaningful way.
Morning – Foundations of Facilitation
The role and mindset of an effective facilitator
Understanding group dynamics and decision-making
Setting goals and building effective agendas
Using the Prepare–Facilitate–Reflect framework
Facilitation tools and techniques for engaging participation
Afternoon – Skills in Practice
Managing group energy, contributions and time
Encouraging balanced input and active listening
Dealing with disruptions and difficult group members
Live group facilitation practice and feedback
Personal action planning and next steps
One full day of interactive, expert-led training
Course workbook, checklists, and facilitation templates
Lunch and refreshments
Live facilitation practice and personalised feedback
12 months’ access to our Train the Trainer Academy
Every participant also receives one year’s access to our Train the Trainer Academy, featuring:
Video tutorials on facilitation and group engagement
Live monthly coaching calls with master trainers
Downloadable resources for running effective sessions
★★★★★ "A great mix of theory and practice. I left feeling so much more confident about running meetings and keeping people engaged. The Prepare–Facilitate–Reflect model is simple but really powerful!" – Rachel H, NHS England
★★★★★ "Really practical training—lots of tools I can use right away. The feedback I got during the practice session was gold." – Tom W, Network Rail
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