Facilitation Lab

Facilitation Lab Vancouver

Practice Playground

New Westminster, BC Waves Coffee House 715 Columbia Steet New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2 Get Directions
RSVP
With Gordana Rauski
In Partnership With Miro
Join us in the Community Meeting Room

A dynamic space dedicated to facilitators seeking to refine and enhance their skills in a hands-on, interactive practice environment.

At Practice Playground, facilitators come together to explore, experiment, and evolve their craft. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this lab offers an unparalleled opportunity to practice in real-time, receive constructive feedback, and learn from peers.

Come prepared to practice a variety of facilitation techniques, from traditional methods to cutting-edge approaches. The environment is designed to be safe, supportive, and conducive to growth, allowing you to try new strategies, fine-tune your skills, and gain confidence in your facilitation abilities.
New Westminster, BC Waves Coffee House 715 Columbia Steet New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2 Get Directions

This event has ended.

Interested in hearing when this workshop will occur next? ​

Interested in a private cohort for your team? Let us know

About Facilitation Lab Vancouver

Facilitation Lab Vancouver is a monthly in-person meetup for changemakers, collaborative leaders, and facilitators across Vancouver. Our purpose is to foster learning by doing in a psychologically safe environment, building a strong and supportive community of peers across the region. As Regional Lead, David cultivates a space for experimentation and collaborative leadership development, with a focus on people-powered organizational change. Facilitation Lab Vancouver is a global network of regions, including other virtual meetups organized by continent and in-person meetups organized by cities. See the region list for a full list of all active meetups. You can also join us in the Facilitation Lab Community Hub to stay connected with the facilitation community and get reminders of all upcoming events.

Agenda

Impromptu Networking We’ll open with some connections to give you an opportunity to meet other community members
Ice Breaker: Hopes & Fears Everyone shares their hopes & fears related to learning how to adapt to unexpected events in facilitation
Small Group Discussions Participants take turns sharing stories and experiences when they have had to pivot in the moment and what insights they learned from those experiences. Each group with then summarize insights learned from each other and a volunteer with playback the groups findings.
Reflect, Debrief, & Commit We’ll end with an opportunity for some quiet reflection, group debriefing, and solo commitments

Who Should Attend

Experienced & New Facilitators Who want to level up their facilitation skills and enhance their ability to effectively engage participants
Chiefs of Staff Who want to align initiatives across departments and ensure strategic projects are implemented successfully
Product & Project Managers Who want to steer stakeholders to the best outcomes and learn best practices in stakeholder management
Teachers & Trainers Who want to design the most impactful learning and create engaging learning experiences

Key Takeaways

Gain hands-on experience with a spectrum of facilitation techniques, from classic to cutting-edge.
Receive immediate, constructive feedback in a nurturing environment to refine your facilitation skills.
Explore the depths of your existing facilitation knowledge and boost your confidence through low-stakes practice sessions.
Realize the potential to learn from anyone, appreciating the value of diverse experiences and perspectives.

Featured Facilitators

Gordana Rauski
Gordana Rauski Gordana Latinovic-Rauski brings over two decades of extensive expertise in various professional domains, encompassing strategic planning, team building, information literacy, workshop facilitation, project management, strategic planning, research, event management, community outreach, service design, and marketing.

In Partnership With

Miro
Miro Miro is an online workspace for innovation that is visually reminiscent to whiteboards we have in meeting rooms. All the tools are located on the left side of the screen. And it allows you to add various content from texts to images, create maps and diagrams, and work with visual templates together with a team.
The Performing Arts Community Center- Coming to downtown Waco Fall 2024! The PACC will offer classes, workshops, events, and live performances in dance, theatre, and music to students 3rd grade to adults! We will provide classes like acting, improv, choir, dance, and guitar; highlight workshops like podcasting, filmmaking, and puppetry; host events like a karaoke tournament, film competition, and playwriting competition; and showcase live performances from theatre, dance, and music groups from all over Waco.

What People Are Saying

Susan Wilson-Golab
"In a world where we tend to connect digitally, it's so important to still come together, especially in a shared community where we're learning from each other and we're also affirming each other. So, coming here is worth the travel. It's worth being in the presence of others. You can't replicate that in a digital forum." Susan Wilson-Golab Bloomfield Hills Schools
Anonymous
"I always enjoy the opportunity to network with other facilitators in the Facilitation Lab. I've gained so much knowledge from other attendees' insights & experiences each and every week in our community." Anonymous Facilitation Lab Attendee
Photo Disclaimer

Please note that photographs, video & audio recordings will be taken throughout this event. These will be used by Voltage Control for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media, or in any third party publication. Please contact our events manager if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.