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Facilitation Mastery Workshop: Engage, Empower, and Elevate Learning
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, the ability to facilitate impactful and engaging training sessions is a critical skill for leaders and trainers alike. Imagine leading dynamic workshops where learners are not just passive participants but active contributors, driving meaningful conversations and applying new skills with confidence. Whether facilitating in-person or virtual sessions, mastering facilitation transforms learning into a catalyst for growth and performance.
This highly interactive and practical facilitation skills workshop, led by Prof. James Leong – an award-winning corporate trainer, professional speaker, and university professor – is designed to equip trainers with tools to create engaging, learner-centred experiences. Through hands-on practice, coaching, and real-time feedback, participants will discover how to design and deliver facilitation that captivates and inspires.
Over two immersive days, participants will explore techniques to enhance learner motivation, tailor content to different learning styles, and drive knowledge retention. This workshop will elevate facilitation into an enriching journey that fosters collaboration and produces lasting results.
This highly interactive and practical facilitation skills workshop, led by Prof. James Leong – an award-winning corporate trainer, professional speaker, and university professor – is designed to equip trainers with tools to create engaging, learner-centred experiences. Through hands-on practice, coaching, and real-time feedback, participants will discover how to design and deliver facilitation that captivates and inspires.
Over two immersive days, participants will explore techniques to enhance learner motivation, tailor content to different learning styles, and drive knowledge retention. This workshop will elevate facilitation into an enriching journey that fosters collaboration and produces lasting results.
Objective
- Design Structured and Interactive Training Sessions – Build lesson plans that engage and deliver results.
- Apply Active Learning Techniques – Move beyond lectures to create immersive learning experiences.
- Enhance Learner Engagement and Motivation – Use facilitative tools to connect with diverse learning styles.
- Cultivate Confidence and Presence – Project authority while fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
- Manage Group Dynamics – Encourage participation, handle difficult questions, and sustain energy throughout the session.
- Evaluate and Adapt – Assess learner progress and adjust facilitation techniques to ensure optimal outcomes.
Outline
Day 1 – Building the Foundations of Effective Facilitation
Day 2 – Advanced Facilitation Strategies
- Active vs. Passive Learning
- Characteristics of an Engaging Facilitator
- Structuring Sessions for Maximum Engagement
- Writing Clear Learning Objectives
- Understanding Learning Styles
- Icebreakers and Group Activities
- Practice and Feedback
Day 2 – Advanced Facilitation Strategies
- Applying Storytelling to Enhance Learning
- Interactive Methods: Role-plays, Case Studies, and Simulations
- Handling Challenging Learners and Situations
- Encouraging Reflection and Debriefing
- Learning Plan Construction and Practical Delivery
- Personalised Coaching
- Online Facilitation – Tools and Techniques for Virtual Learning Engagement
Who should attend
- Internal Trainers and Educators – Develop skills to lead impactful workshops and training sessions.
- Team Leaders and Managers – Foster collaborative learning environments within teams.
- HR and L&D Professionals – Enhance employee engagement and development.
- Facilitators and Coaches – Sharpen facilitation skills to drive better outcomes.
- Anyone Seeking to Boost
Methodology
Our unique ACT (Active, Collaborative, Transformative) facilitation framework ensures sustained development:
- Active – Hands-on, experiential learning with real-time feedback.
- Collaborative – Group activities, peer learning, and role-play to drive interaction.
- Transformative – Equip facilitators with skills to drive performance and organisational change.
Testimonials
"James' ability to create an engaging, hands-on learning environment is second to none."
"I left the workshop feeling empowered to facilitate sessions that truly connect with my audience."
"Practical, insightful, and incredibly effective – this course has transformed the way I train and engage learners."
"James' techniques for managing group dynamics and keeping energy levels high are invaluable."
"This workshop provided me with practical tools I could immediately apply to improve my facilitation skills."
"I left the workshop feeling empowered to facilitate sessions that truly connect with my audience."
"Practical, insightful, and incredibly effective – this course has transformed the way I train and engage learners."
"James' techniques for managing group dynamics and keeping energy levels high are invaluable."
"This workshop provided me with practical tools I could immediately apply to improve my facilitation skills."
Profile of Prof. James C Foo Leong
Prof. James C Foo Leong, CSP
Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
Founder, a Singapore-based consulting firm and Financial Storytelling
Author of Once Upon a Balance Sheet
With over 20 years of experience as a corporate trainer and facilitator, Prof. James Leong has led transformative workshops for multinational corporations and institutions globally. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), James is recognised among the top 12% of speakers worldwide, in addition to being a Distinguished Toastmaster and an award-winning regional speech champion. His dynamic facilitation style, combined with a passion for interactive learning, has empowered countless professionals to elevate their facilitation skills and drive impactful learning outcomes.
