Planning And Running An Effective Workshop

This training course looks at the planning and running of an effective workshop. Many of the challenges we face today can only be solved by a group, not an individual. Whether it’s the need for broad buy-in, or more expertise than any individual has, one person alone cannot solve the problem even with unlimited time and resources. Another good reason for meeting as a group is operational planning, where the group needs to come up with new ideas, and collectively make decisions about those ideas on the basis of consensus and feasibility.

A well-executed workshop is far superior to a traditional meeting in multiple ways. The workshop shifts the focus from the facilitator to the group, resulting a more democratic process where everyone contributes and is invested in securing a great outcome. Participants are more motivated and active, and if you run it right, you’ll even get more done in less time than you would in a meeting. And the participants have fun!.

 The course will address frequently asked questions such as:

• What constitutes an effective workshop?
• What should an effective workshop achieve?
• How to get attendees involved?
• How to deal with difficult questions?
• How to handle difficult people?
• How to keep discussions on track?