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MGR Consulting Facilitation Classes

Our flagship FoCuSeD™ Facilitator Academy, is endorsed by the IAF as an IAF Endorsed™ Comprehensive Programme.

“This class provides state-of-the-art in structured facilitation methodology.”

This class is offered Publicly and In-House.

Train-the-Trainer

To teach our Holistic Structured Facilitation™ Technique. A Proven Technique from Gary Rush Facilitation™ by Subject Matter Expert Trainer: Gary Rush, IAF CPF | Emeritus.

For additional information contact Gary Rush.

FoCuSeD™ On… covers People Skills, basic Process Design, and effective Facilitator skills and tools necessary to facilitate the overall business management strategy into the product solutions so needed for business success.

“This class is designed for Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and other similar roles….”

This class is offered In-House

What People Say

“Thank you for this amazing experience. I know this material will be a staple in my career. In fact this should be a staple in all project managers’ training.”

A woman leading a workshop in a stylish office setting, engaging with a small audience.

Tiffany, Project/Portfolio Manager

Diana, Executive Director & Facilitator

“I attend many conferences and working sessions and this has been - without question - the best use of my time in 34 years! Thank you.”

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Why Gary Rush, MGR Consulting, Inc.

Facilitation skills are transferable from one role or business to another: critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, active listening, team building, etc., are the most critical skills to set you apart and keep you viable for the 21st Century.

Our FoCuSeD™ Facilitation training classes are a unique approach to meeting facilitation and the state-of-the-art in structured facilitation methodology. They provide detailed training on the concepts of Holistic Facilitation. They provide detailed People and Process tools to ensure collaborative useful solutions. They are enhanced through effective highly interactive learning activities.

Students spend approximately 40% of class time in practical exercise and receive a comprehensive assessment by the instructor.

‘Topics’ I Cover in my Facilitation Training

Our facilitation training covers all aspects of facilitation, including:

• its history

• how to set up a workshop

• preparation

• active listening

• group dynamics

• managing difficult participants

• how to design an effective process (agenda)

• how to incorporate facilitation into Agile, Strategic Planning, AI, and others

• how to facilitate both in-person and in a virtual remote setting.

This ensures your team gains practical skills in managing meetings, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration. We use interactive methods and real-world scenarios to maximize engagement and learning retention. Post-training, you'll receive comprehensive resources and ongoing support to implement new techniques effectively.

My Classes Can be Customized?

My classes focus on the needs of the business. I work with the client to determine the schedule and the focus of the business, e.g., IT may focus on Process and Data while a Business Consultant may focus on Strategic Planning. I ensure that students practice a process that they will be applying on their job.