Facilitator Excellence

Lela Vandenberg
Asst. Professor and Extension Specialist
Michigan State University
11 Agriculture Hall
E. Lansing, MI 48824-1039
(517) 353-1898, (517) 432-1048

http://web2.canr.msu.edu/leadnet/

An intensive, hands-on introduction to basic facilitation techniques, skills, and processes designed for Extension Educators and community partners. The main goal is to increase participants’ comfort with facilitating group process. Participants learn and practice tools for brainstorming, prioritizing and coming to consensus. They each facilitate a 10 minute discussion and a 45 minute session focused on a topic of their choice, followed by extensive written and verbal feedback. They receive a book and a notebook.

Format & Time Required:

• Three consecutive days, including evenings.
• Held in a retreat-like setting.

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Iowa State University
107 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-8321, (515) 294-3180 fax

For questions, comments or concerns about the NCRCRD Web site, contact .

Last updated August 31, 2004.