Facilitation Skills for Trainers and Team Leaders

The DIXONTECH Facilitation Skills for Trainers and Team Leaders program focuses on developing advanced facilitation techniques for engaging, motivating, and empowering teams. This course emphasizes interactive communication, group dynamics management, and learner-centered facilitation, enabling participants to create productive and inspiring learning environments. It blends practical facilitation tools with leadership and coaching approaches used by top global organizations.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Effective Facilitation
• Communication and Presentation Mastery
• Managing Group Dynamics and Engagement
• Advanced Facilitation Tools and Techniques
• Coaching, Feedback, and Evaluation in Facilitation
• BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
• Participants will develop facilitation excellence and leadership presence for impactful team and training outcomes.
• Design and deliver engaging sessions
• Adapt facilitation style to audience needs
• Manage group dynamics and participation
• Communicate with clarity and influence
• Apply feedback and coaching techniques
• Handle challenging participants effectively
• Foster collaboration and continuous learning

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• This program suits professionals responsible for leading teams and facilitating learning or change.
• Trainers and Facilitators
• HR and L&D Specialists
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Department Heads and Project Managers
• Corporate Coaches and Mentors
• Organizational Development Practitioners
• Workshop and Meeting Leaders

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DIXONTECH’s methodology combines interactive simulations, role-playing, case discussions, and facilitation labs to ensure participants master practical delivery techniques. Participants experience real facilitation scenarios, receive peer feedback, and apply global best practices to enhance confidence, communication, and engagement.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO FACILITATION AND TRAINER ROLES

• Understanding facilitation versus instruction
• The facilitator’s mindset and role clarity
• Characteristics of effective facilitators
• Establishing rapport and credibility quickly
• Setting learning goals and session outcomes
• Preparing the learning environment effectively
• Building confidence and stage presence

DAY 2

COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

• Structuring impactful presentations and sessions
• Using verbal and non-verbal communication effectively
• Applying storytelling and visualization techniques
• Engaging the audience through body language
• Managing tone, pace, and timing during delivery
• Using questions to stimulate interaction
• Overcoming stage fright and nervousness

DAY 3

MANAGING GROUP DYNAMICS AND ENGAGEMENT

• Understanding team behaviors and personalities
• Encouraging participation and collaboration
• Managing dominant or silent participants
• Handling conflicts and emotional tension
• Creating psychological safety in groups
• Facilitating diverse and multicultural teams
• Adapting facilitation for hybrid environments

DAY 4

ADVANCED FACILITATION TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

• Using digital and visual facilitation tools
• Applying brainstorming and problem-solving models
• Conducting workshops and experiential sessions
• Facilitating decision-making and consensus-building
• Using games and simulations for learning impact
• Implementing blended and virtual facilitation methods
• Capturing insights and outcomes visually

DAY 5

COACHING, FEEDBACK, AND SESSION EVALUATION

• Applying coaching principles in facilitation
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Using reflective practices for self-improvement
• Designing post-session evaluation methods
• Measuring learning outcomes and engagement
• Developing a continuous facilitation plan
• Building credibility as a professional facilitator