Art of Process Facilitation

Art of Facilitation with Science Built in to Reach Group Consensus

Facilitated by Facilitators Network Singapore Pte Ltd (FNS)

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Location

  1. 62 Ubi Road 1, #07-26 Oxley BizHub 2, , , Singapore View Map

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Premise

Process Facilitation has become a big name is almost every industry. Everyone has heard of Facilitation but what exactly is Process Facilitation? Many people call themselves facilitators but are actually trainers and consultants. Take the opportunity to experience the Art of Facilitation.

Description

Starting with the concept map of facilitation, fundamentally defining what Process Facilitation is and what it is not? Experience a live demonstration on how Process Facilitation can be used to help individuals work as a group yet achieving individual goals.

Major projects that have utilized facilitation as an approach to resolving challenging issues will be highlighted.

Key Learnings

  • What is Process Facilitation?

  • What is NOT Process Facilitation?

  • The Affinity Diagram as a Facilitation Tool.

  • Solving Individual Challenges with the wisdom of the Group.

  • Application of Process Facilitation in Singapore and Worldwide..

Pre-requisites

Professionals interested in Process Facilitation or keen to find out more about it and its application.

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Pre-learning

Recommended Text for Reading:
1. SPOT on Facilitation (2nd Edition), co-authored by Mr. Prabu Naidu and Ms Janice Lua.
2. Facilitator's Field Book co-authored by Tom Justice and David W. Jamieson Ph.D.
3. Facilitating with Ease! Core Skills for Facilitators, Team Leaders and Members, Managers, Consultants, and Trainers, 3rd Edition authored by Ingrid Bens.

Post-learning

Participants are encouraged to continue to explore the learning of Process Facilitation, either by signing up for the SPOT Facilitation workshop with FNS or continue to stay engaged in the eLearning forum.

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Topics and agenda

  • 1. A warm welcome

    On boarding | 30 Minutes

    Covers navigation, settings, house rules and other relevant highlights

    To hit the ground running and maximize learning experience and outcomes

  • 2. Setting the Context

    Motivation | 20 Minutes

    To share motivation and prior experiences related to facilitation.

    For stakeholders to gain clarity on motivations and levels

  • 3. The Concept Map

    Workshop | 10 Minutes

    The concept map highlighting what process facilitation is and what it is not.

    To gain an understanding of Facilitation versus training and consulting.

  • 4. The Affinity Diagram

    Demonstration | 30 Minutes

    Using the Affinity Diagram, session facilitator will demonstrate the use of process facilitation to solve a common issue entitled 'Money Not Enough'.

    Participants to understand the various stages of Process Facilitation

  • 5. Review & Reflection

    Sharing | 10 Minutes

    To digitally share thoughts and learning as well as raise questions

    To familiarize with digital learning and sharing.

  • 6. Real-world Applications

    Case Study | 10 Minutes

    The successful applications of Facilitation in the real world along with virtual implementations.

    The application and development of Process Facilitation over the years.

  • 7. Closing Circle

    Feedback | 10 Minutes

    To share take away and areas for improvement.

    To share learning and feedback.

Professionals

Prashant Jain
CEO, Entrepreneur, Chief Architect Learning Circles

PJ is the Chief Architect of Learning Circles and creator of Wiztango.com a Digital Facilitation Technology Platform for Content Originators. He is an American with a global background as an entrepreneur in technology and education management.

In 2002, he founded and for fourteen years successfully managed an in-residence corporate university for Japanese employees of Hitachi Corp, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Yokogawa, Panasonic and 30 global Japanese corporations. The Singapore-based company achieved $8.9M revenue at its peak and had 1,000 Japanese graduates from 25 global-skill development programs.

In the past 25 years, PJ has had pioneering leadership roles in the digital transformation of multiple industries including Pre-Press (Israeli-based Scitex Corp), Photography (Boston-based Leaf Technologies), Printing (Dutch-based Indigo Corp) and Advertising (Boston-based Engage Technologies)

Alvin Lee
Mr

CCF INIFAC

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Facilitators Network Singapore Pte Ltd (FNS)

Facilitators Network Singapore (FNS) was formed in 2003 with the mission of promoting and supporting the art and practice of professional facilitation in Singapore and the region through methods exchange, collegial networking and support services.

As a social enterprise, FNS operates with the agility of a private enterprise with a non-profiteering intent, managed by a non-remunerated volunteer team.

FNS provides professional facilitation training and services for effective corporate retreats, strategic planning, group decision-making, board meetings, stakeholder focus group consultation/engagement and OD consultancy services for corporations at affordable professional fees.

FNS manages certification for the Certified Competent Facilitator (CCF), endorsed by the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC). Trained facilitators from FNS often volunteer their services. FNS organises regular learning and development activities for local and regional network of facilitators.