Think about the meetings you’re most often called to lead:

  • One-on-one meetings

  • Team/staff meetings

  • Committee meetings

  • Board meetings

  • Project/initiative meetings

  • Strategic planning/strategy meetings

Do you find that these meetings:

● Are productive?

● Recognize and honor contributions from all group members?

● Utilize equitable and anti-oppressive facilitation practices?

● Establish a safer space to share and discuss?

● Create buy-in and achieve consensus?

● Result in action plans with ownership and accountability?

If you believe there is some opportunity for improvement, this course is for you!

Event Garde is a CAE Registered Provider.

This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae. 

As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 16 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

Note: Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe towards the exam application or renewal. There are no specific individual courses required as part of the applications – the selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on their needs.

The Rational Aims for This Course Include:

1. To break down the art and science of facilitation into eight (8) digestible domains

2. To empower the participant with new tools/approaches in each domain for improved facilitation outcomes

3. To support participants with the application of new facilitation tools to their own meetings

4. To help participants evaluate on an ongoing basis their facilitation journey

5. To support a participant’s organization through greater facilitation capacity impacting mission

6. To grow the participant’s facilitation network

This course is for you if you are a:

CEO facilitator, Primary staff facilitator, Occasional staff facilitator, Aspiring facilitator, Board facilitator, Committee facilitator

We intend to develop a cohort of no more than 15-20 participants with similar role/experience level, as available, to ensure a more productive and safe learning environment.

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What You Get

During this 12-week course, you can expect to receive the following:

  • Facilitator self-assessment

  • 8 pre-recorded modules (with associated knowledge checks) breaking down the fundamental domains of association facilitation

  • 4 live, virtual sessions to review the asynchronous session takeaways, answer questions, and deliver new content examining the timeline before, during, and after a facilitation

  • An optional, in-person capstone experience where you get to practice a facilitation technique and receive live feedback (additional fee applies)

  • Up to 16 CAE credits

  • Printable slides/handouts to support the learning/retention process

  • A learning journal in which to take notes/support implementation

  • A private space for posting facilitation questions and sharing resources

  • At the conclusion of the course, a certificate indicating your successful completion

  • Digital badge from Badgr

A Sneak Peak At The Curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course!

    1. Lesson Flow

    2. Pre Work

    3. Attention Grabber

    4. Welcome

    5. Self Reflection Activity

    6. Key Terms

    7. Skill Sets

    8. Competency Deep Dive

    9. Wrap Up

    10. Video: Ginger Johnson

    11. Application Activity

    12. Quiz: Developing Collaborative Stakeholder Relationships

    13. Lesson Evaluation

    14. Domain 1 Slides

    15. Develop Relationships PPT in pdf

    1. Domain 2 Introduction

    2. Domain 2 Pre-Work

    3. Domain 2 Attention Grabber

    4. Domain 2 Self Assessment Reflection

    5. Domain 2 Key Terms

    6. Domain 2 Competency Deep Dive

    7. Domain 2 Facilitator Skill Set

    8. Video: Celia Zamora

    9. Association Application

    10. Domain 2 Wrap Up

    11. Domain 2 Knowledge Check

    12. Lesson Evaluation

    13. Domain 2 PPT Deck

    1. Domain 3 Pre-Work

    2. Domain 3 Attention Grabber

    3. Domain 3 Introduction

    4. Domain 3 Self Assessment Reflection

    5. Domain 3 Key Terms/Definitions

    6. Domain 3 Facilitator Skillsets

    7. Video: Michelle Mason

    8. Domain 3 Competency Deep Dive

    9. Domain 3 Association Application

    10. Domain 3 Wrap Up

    11. Domain 3 Knowledge Check

    12. Domain 3 Lesson Evaluation

    1. Domain 4: Pre-Work

    2. Domain 4: Attention Grabber

    3. Domain 4: Welcome and Introduction

    4. Domain 4: Self Reflection Activity

    5. Domain 4: Key Terms

    6. Domain 4: Skill Sets

    7. Domain 4: Deep Dive

    8. Video: Tim Hopkins

    9. Domain 4: Association Application

    10. Domain 4: Wrap Up

    11. Domain 4 Quiz: Establishing Context & Clear Aims

    12. Domain 4: Lesson Evaluation

    1. Domain 5 Pre-Work

    2. Domain 5 Attention Grabber

    3. Domain 5 Welcome and Introduction

    4. Domain 5 Self Assessment Reflection

    5. Domain 5 Key Terms

    6. Domain 5: Skill Sets

    7. Domain 5 Deep Dive

    8. Domain 5 Video: Bucky Dodd

    9. Domain 5 Association Application

    10. Domain 5 Wrap Up

    11. Domain 5 Quiz

    12. Domain 5: Lesson Evaluation

FACILIT8me: Association Facilitator Certificate Course

Your Takeaway Experience From This Course

  • You'll experience new facilitation tools in a supportive and collaborative environment

  • You'll be motivated to “try on” new facilitation techniques both during and post-course

  • You'll feel some balance between self-directed and cohort learning opportunities

  • You'll feel accountability to yourself and to the cohort to complete the coursework, lessons, etc.

  • You'll develop a connection to a greater community of facilitators for reference and support beyond the course

Meet Your Instructors

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Lowell has gained a deep understanding of the intricacies and challenges faced by associations. His expertise lies in facilitating productive and engaging discussions, building consensus, and fostering collaboration among diverse groups. Lowell's ability to create a supportive learning environment allows participants to develop essential skills and strategies for effective association facilitation.

As an instructor, Lowell combines his practical experience with a dynamic teaching style that encourages active participation and critical thinking. He believes in the power of interactive and experiential learning, providing participants with real-world scenarios and case studies to enhance their understanding and application of facilitation techniques.

Lowell is also a strong advocate for ongoing professional development and staying abreast of industry trends. He has earned numerous certifications and accreditations in facilitation and association management, making him a trusted resource in the field. His commitment to continuous learning ensures that participants receive the most up-to-date and relevant information during the course.

Lowell Aplebaum

Aaron is a learning/meetings strategist, certified ToP facilitator/mentor trainer, and author, coach, and speaker. He designs engaging, multisensory learning experiences, resulting in the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, forging of new relationships, and applied learning and perspective in the workplace.

Aaron is also a serial learner and entrepreneur who is nationally recognized for his professional development and facilitation work with boards, learners, staff, and volunteers.

Aaron Wolowiec

Your Facilitation Journey Awaits

The total cost for this 12-week course is $1,300 (with no additional airfare, ground transportation, lodging accommodations, food, etc. to budget). Should you wish to participate in the capstone experience, an additional fee will apply.

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