Madison College: Facilitator

Madison College: Facilitator

Issued by Madison College

The Madison College Facilitator Program is designed for all full-time college employees to develop facilitation skills that will help them lead groups, committees, councils, meetings or project teams. The program focuses on these competency areas: self-awareness, fostering collaboration, moving ideas into action, honoring Madison College culture, cultural responsiveness and creating safe and inclusive environments in the workplace.

Skills

  • Cultural Responsiveness
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Fostering Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Managing Difficult Behaviors
  • Personal Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Awareness

Earning Criteria

  • Must successfully complete all required coursework
  • Must successfully complete experiential learning
  • Determine strategies for achieving greater self-awareness and personal effectiveness
  • Develop skills for improved collaboration with others
  • Understand Facilitative Leadership Philosophies & Principles, The Role of a Facilitator, Creating Space for Inclusive Engagement, Facilitator Ethics, How Facilitative Leadership Enhances an IBPS Culture
  • Create a framework to help people think, talk, and work together on potentially sensitive topics in ways that are respectful and non-confrontational.
  • Encourage participation, manage difficult behaviors, and keep teams on track
  • Fulfill post-meeting responsibilities; utilize documentation and follow-through