Lights, Camera, Action - Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation
What You'll Learn in Lights, Camera, Action - Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation
Course Length:
Learning Objectives
- Identify the importance of setting the tone and outcome
- Understand the core competencies to guide the facilitation experience
- Explore managing emotions and expectations for a successful session
- Use tools to bring out the best in a virtual facilitator
- Use a three-step model to feel confident and prepared
Target Student
Managers leading meetings, instructors, and trainers wanting to improve interaction and engagement in virtual settings.
Course Outline
Section 1: Set the Tone
Start each meeting or session with a purpose and hook that engage the group, followed by the art of developing a mutually agreed upon agenda with an outcome.
Section 2: Building Trust When Starting a Virtual Meeting, Workshop or Webinar
The group will discuss ways to start meetings in order to build trust, reduce stress and have staff open up.
Section 3: Establishing Ground Rules
Participants will discuss ground rules and why they are so important in this new world of virtual meetings. They will also work together to generate a list of ground rules for the remainder of the workshop.
Section 4: Facilitators’ Skill Sets to Guide the Experience
Next, participants will explore key facilitation skills, levels of facilitation, facilitation language, and things to do to ensure facilitation success.
Section 5: Communication Skills
This session will explore the building blocks of good communication: active listening, questioning skills, probing techniques, and managing your body language.
Section 6: Active Listening
Participants will test their active listening skills in a unique and fun way – by listening to a fairy tale. Their levels of judgement and assumptions will be examined during this exercise.
Section 7: Handling Controversial Issues
In this session, participants will learn how to handle controversial issues in a neutral and professional way.
Section 8: Dealing with Difficult Dynamics
Participants will complete a mix and match exercise to identify possible difficult behaviours and ways to manage them.
Section 9: Lights, Camera, Virtual
Virtual is not live. Don’t try to recreate it. Participants will receive the tools to bring out their best in a virtual setting.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
Lights, Camera, Action - Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
Dates | Price | Qty |
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February 4, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $595.00 Online | |
July 22, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $595.00 Online | |
January 16, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $595.00 Online |
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The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company Advantage
When you train with us, your training will not just check a box. We make sure it is GREAT!
- Experienced Trainers
- Learn or Come Back Free Policy on Public Classes
- 24/7 After Training Support
All of our courses include:
PDF Reference Guide
Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
24/7 After-Training Support
Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!
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Printed Reference Guide
While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.
Extended After-Training Support
Extend your support beyond the standard 30 days for ongoing assistance.
Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!
Customized to meet your unique needs
We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.