EXPERIENCE DESIGN + FACILITATION Training

Do you want to have a more reliable method for designing successful events? Do you want to be more compelling and engaging when you lead groups? 
These leadership skills are in high demand, and if you create and lead programs of any kind, this is one of the best investments you can make in your professional development.

In this highly experiential 4 day intensive training, you will learn how to design and facilitate experiences that maximize the impact for attendees.
You will learn how to use the Dramatic Arc Event Template to shave years off of trial and error in your planning process, and help you consistently deliver an outstanding experience that leaves participants transformed, energized and inspired. 

PART 1: Experience Design Training (Days 1+2)
In the first two days, you will learn how to: ?


Scale intimacy, making a group of 300 feel like a gathering of 30


Turn abstract concepts into direct experiences that make the learning applicable and immediate


Develop a methodology that creates continuity in all of your programs


Design curriculum that takes participants on a transformative journey


Create programs based on the experiential learning model that are engaging, interactive and fun!



PART 2: Facilitating Your Design (Days 3+4)
In days 3 and 4, you will develop your leadership presence in front of the room, and understand how to hold space for a group no matter what the size and context.  You will learn the 5 steps to Great Facilitation and how to apply them to your specific circumstances, whether you are leading a meeting, workshop, retreat or training. 
You will practice facilitating parts of your design in small groups with feedback from Jenny, her team, and your peers to help you gain confidence and to sharpen your skills. 

 As you practice facilitating your design, you will learn how to: ?

Give clear instructions so that participants feel confident to engage in the exercise
Balance having a plan with being spontaneous and improvising in the moment
Use playful exercises to get a group to gel and drop in quickly 
Level the playing field when you have participants with varying degrees of experience
Deal with “trouble” students, challengers, resisters etc.
Read the room and and be able to respond to the group field as needed
Call the room in and get people’s attention without being punitive or raising your voice
Work with nervousness and performance anxiety
Show up as your authentic self in front of a room, no matter how many people there are


PROGRAM OPTIONS:
You can take Part 1 as a stand-alone program for the Experience Design portion, or you can continue with Part 2, where we will dive into facilitation skills and practice facilitating elements that you designed in Part 1.
Part 2 cannot be taken on it's own, as the first two days of the training lay the foundation for you to excel during the 2nd part. The more skilled you are as an experience designer, the easier your job becomes as a facilitator.

Who is this training for?
This training is for all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned practitioners. It is ideal for you if:


You work in HR, People Ops, L+D, Talent, Culture, DEI or a similar role in an organization and are in charge of creating events like teambuilding workshops, annual off-sites, executive retreats or training programs.

You are a coach, consultant, trainer, facilitator or event producer wanting to bring more expertise to the events you design and deliver for your clients.

You are an entrepreneur, author, or speaker wanting to turn your thought leadership into an experiential event, like a workshop, training course, certification or conference.



The training includes:

6 hours of program time per day, 10am-5:15pm each day, with a 75min break for lunch
Comprehensive worksheets, resources and support materials
Invaluable connections to a high caliber peer group of experience designers and facilitators
Snacks + Refreshments


Venue:

The Laundry, a chic industrial space with exposed brick and multiple rooms, a few blocks from 24th st BART in the heart of the Mission in San Francisco 


Investment:
Early bird, by August 1st:

Experience Design + Facilitation (All 4 days) = $1750
Experience Design only (First 2 days) = $1200

General Admission, after August 1st:

Experience Design + Facilitation (All 4 days) = $1950
Experience Design only (First 2 days) = $1400


Group Discounts: 
Come with friends or colleagues and sharing the learning experience. Groups of 3 or more get 30% off. Email Jenny directly for discount code - [email protected]

You don't want to miss this if:


You are creating a new event from scratch or you are re-designing an existing event.


You find the event planning process daunting, frustrating, confusing or overwhelming.

You want to develop your confidence leading groups in live events, programs and trainings.
You want a safe space to practice honing your craft with a group of high caliber peers who will help you grow.

You want to move away from lectures and slideshows where participants are passive receivers, and move towards experiential learning models where participants are actively engaged.


You believe learning experiences can be fun, and can create lasting transformation for attendees.



This training is an introduction to a large body of work, and lays the foundation for anyone wanting to consider the more in-depth Experience Design Mastermind program. 
Please come with a specific event in mind, so that the training will be most valuable and applicable for you.
Space is limited!