
Group Facilitation Training For Organisations

Advanced Training for Organisational Group Facilitators
Working effectively with groups requires far more than simply guiding discussions. It calls for a deep understanding of group dynamics, psychological safety, and organisational culture, as well as the ability to respond confidently in high-pressure or diverse environments. This training is designed for organisations whose staff facilitate groups-whether in education, community services, mental health, or workplace programs-and focuses on developing advanced facilitation skills, theoretical insight, and reflective practice to strengthen both individual and team outcomes.ts.
Group Facilitation Training
What Participants Will Gain
- Confidence in managing group dynamics and emotional climates
- Tools to set boundaries, manage resistance, and navigate conflict
- Skills for reading “beneath the surface” – content vs. process
- A deeper understanding of group roles, phases, and hidden norms
- Strategies for building safe, inclusive, and productive group spaces
- Cultural sensitivity in diverse or vulnerable populations
- Insights from psychoanalytic, trauma-informed, and systems-based frameworks


Topics Covered (Customisable)
These groups provide:
- Stages of group development
- Boundaries, group norms, and safety
- Informal group roles and power dynamics
- Working with resistance and conflict
- Facilitator styles and emotional presence
- Culture, inclusion, and identity in group settings
- Termination and closure processes
- Reflective awareness: content vs. process
Format & Customisation
Consultation:
We begin with a conversation to understand your team’s current facilitation needs, challenges, and goals.
Delivery Options:
- Half-day / Full-day workshop
- Multi-session series
- Ongoing reflective group (monthly or fortnightly)
Group Size:
8–15 participants per group (in-person or online)
Methods Used:
- Theory input
- Role plays & simulations
- Case discussions
- Guided reflection
- Peer dialogue
- Live group process observation

