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Facilitating Creative Sessions

A course with SDN Acc. Master Julia Alberga

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GENERAL INFO

Dates: ​Sept 17 to Oct 22, 2024

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Hours:  3 PM to 5:30 PM CEST (GMT+2)

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Language:

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English

Course level:

Intermediate

Location: On-demand & Online Live

MEET THE TRAINER

Julia Alberga
SDN Acc. Master

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What to expect?

"Facilitating Creative Sessions" is a comprehensive course that prepares participants to lead effective group sessions in creative processes by teaching them essential facilitation skills. This course, designed for designers and professionals, combines theory, practical exercises, and feedback to improve facilitation techniques and soft skills.

 

Course in details

In this online course, "Facilitating Creative Sessions," you will learn the fundamental abilities and information required to successfully guide group sessions in the creative process. You will develop critical soft skills and obtain a thorough understanding of facilitation techniques through a combination of theoretical ideas, hands-on activities, and helpful feedback.

 

We will examine the crucial function and significance of facilitation in creative sessions during the first section of the course. A wide variety of facilitation techniques will be covered, and you'll learn when and how to use each one throughout the design process. Engaging group activities will provide you plenty of chances to put these strategies into practice and get helpful criticism from your peers.

 

The second phase of the course will be devoted to developing the essential soft skills required for effective facilitation. You will gain knowledge of practical methods for handling difficult participants and navigating group dynamics. You will have the chance to build canvases and hone your facilitating approach by participating in practical exercises. You will also lead small group workshops, giving you the chance to get insightful comments from other participants.

 

The course will conclude with a thorough feedback and evaluation session where you can reflect on your progress and learn more about issues like post-session direction and facilitating in various settings.

Course Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about of the role and significance of facilitation in creative sessions

  • Gain insights of a variety of facilitation techniques and understand their application throughout the design process

  • Develop essential soft skills for effective facilitation, such as managing difficult participants and navigating group dynamics

  • Acquire practical experience through hands-on exercises and group activities

  • Learn how to create canvases and develop timetables for mini workshops

  • Lean about the importance of over preparedness and under structure in facilitation

Who is this course for?

"Facilitating Creative Sessions" is intended for professionals running in-house workshops and designers looking to improve their facilitation abilities. After finishing this course, you'll be prepared to lead stimulating creative workshops that encourage teamwork and promote innovation in your industry.

Financial Inclusion

We as the SDN support financial inclusion as part of our DEI mission (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), based on the world bank clusters. So, if you think you are eligible – please contact us at academy@service-design-network.org

High income

Full training fee

Upper middle

income

Receive 25% discount

on the training fee

Lower middle

income

Receive 50% discount

on the training fee

Low income

Receive 75% discount

on the training fee

TESTIMONIALS

" I wanted more confidence when facilitating creative workshops. To have some structure to hold on to and to know how to make choices between different methods. This course brought me insights that helped me to feel better when preparing a creative session. And now I just have to practice some more! "

"Facilitating Creative Sessions"
Saskia Faber, Course Participant, January - March, 2024

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Dates and Times

1. Live Meeting: September 17, 2024 | 15:00 - 17:30 CEST

2. Live Meeting: September 24, 2024 | 15:00 - 17:30 CEST

3. Live Meeting: October 08, 2024 | 15:00 - 17:30 CEST

4. Live Meeting: October 22, 2024 | 15:00 - 17:30 CEST

In Total

4 live meetings of 2 hours

3 in between videos

10 hours or homework

10 weeks of the total course

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