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Facilitation / Facilitation Skills

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2 days
8 sessions
12 hours
10 - 20 participants

Programme goals

In everyday life and work, people are constantly in a position to attend various meetings, which end in endless discussions.

Facilitating skills are essential for team, group and organization work.

The aim of the training is to gain practical knowledge and skills for facilitation, time management, conducting effective meetings and directing discussions in order to find common solutions, conclusions and agreements for easier implementation of the plans.

Contribution towards development of knowledge, skills and competences

At the end of the training the participants:

  • Will gain in-depth knowledge that will enable people in the group to participate in joint decision-making and decision-making.
  • Will gain knowledge skills and attitudes about: applying facilitation tools (active listening, summarizing, drawing, feedback, conclusions);
  • Will be able to prepare for quality discussions and meetings,
  • Will understand the importance of the effectiveness of discussions and meetings in everyday practice.
  • Will be able to set goals for the meeting, manage the time of the meeting, apply the decision-making process and lead and encourage discussions using facilitation skills.

Programme content

  • Introduction to facilitation
  • Basic elements of the facilitation process
  • Facilitating skills
  • The role of the facilitator
  • Facilitation skills (paraphrasing, summarizing, encouraging, collecting ideas and opinions, establishing order and balance, creating space)
  • Meetings: content, procedures and process (group dynamics) - Effective meetings

Trainer

Neda Maleska Sachmaroska

Dr. Neda Maleska Sachmaroska is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Change Management (CCM). She possesses over 25 years of professional experience in organizational and institutional development, strategic leadership, change management, human resource development, and the enhancement of organizational performance. As an experienced consultant, trainer, and facilitator, she has designed and delivered more than 500 training sessions, workshops, and expert dialogues across the Western Balkans. She has also provided numerous consultancy services in areas such as strategic management, leadership, human resource management, organizational culture, performance management and KPIs, quality, integrity, and ethics. She holds a PhD in Organizational Sciences and Management—with a focus on results-based management—as well as a Master’s degree in Social Policy and a degree in Psychology. Her international professional certifications include PRINCE2 Practitioner (project management), CAF Trainer, Coach, and Assessor (EIPA), and Internal Auditor certifications for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. She continuously enhances her expertise through specialized programs in leadership, management, organizational development, and "train-the-trainer" initiatives, delivered by renowned international institutions—including Stanford University, the National School of Government, EIPA, PAI, APMG International, Investors in People UK, MDF, ECORYS, IPA, OXFAM, Mansel & Rankin, NI-CO, and Westminster Ltd. Her approach integrates organizational psychology, modern management practices, and practical learning, transforming knowledge into actionable solutions, developed competencies, and measurable results for organizations.

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