Being a successful advisor requires strong communication skills which includes the ability to facilitate meetings, discussions and thought leadership events. An advisor most be able to collect information and deliver it, often times to committees or leadership teams. Artful facilitation includes collaborating, gathering input, keeping a discussion productive, and presenting ideas clearly. The ability to facilitate effectively is a learned skill that will differentiate a professional.
Course ID: SFSA
Skills for Strategic Advisors: Facilitation
Learning Objectives
- Preplan encounters with clients to elicit pertinent information and advise
- Customize approach and techniques to use in various settings and with various personality types
- Apply techniques to effectively lead an interactive discussion
- Organize trainings or thought leadership events that are engaging
Major Topics
- Preparation requirements for an interactive meeting or session
- Adjusting to the environment you are facilitating in, be it in person or virtual
- Connecting with various personality types
- Techniques to get participation to ensure all relevant information is heard and gathered
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Managers to senior leadership, junior professionals preparing for their next role
Fields of Study
Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
None