RAW Facilitation™ Education Program

Traditional facilitation manages group processes and drives predetermined outcomes, often missing the collective intelligence already present in every group. RAW Facilitation transforms this approach by developing your capability to work WITH group intelligence and natural group dynamics, enabling groups to access their own wisdom and solutions. This comprehensive education program aligns with all six IAF Core Competencies through a systems-based methodology that teaches facilitators to follow group energy, create conditions for emergence, and build group capacity for self-facilitation. Unlike conventional facilitation training that focuses on tools and techniques, this program develops your ability to sense group intelligence and align with natural group direction for sustainable outcomes.

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Designed For

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New Facilitators ready to learn facilitation through systems-based principles rather than traditional control-oriented approaches.

Experienced Facilitators seeking to develop advanced capability in working with group intelligence and natural group dynamics.

Professionals Using Facilitation in their roles (managers, trainers, consultants, coaches) who want to enhance their group leadership effectiveness.

IAF Development Pathway participants who want comprehensive training aligned with IAF Core Competencies for professional development.

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Program Structure

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Foundation Program: RAW Facilitation Fundamentals (16 hours - 2 days)

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Covers IAF Competencies A, B, C - Can be taken as standalone

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What You'll Develop:

‍• Group System Recognition - See groups as living systems with their own intelligence rather than collections of individuals to manage

• Emergent Process Design - Create facilitation conditions that enable group solutions to emerge rather than imposing predetermined outcomes

• Inclusive Group Environment - Build authentic participation where all voices contribute to collective intelligence

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Advanced Program: RAW Facilitation Mastery (16 hours - 2 days)

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Covers IAF Competencies D, E, F - Requires Foundation prerequisite

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What You'll Develop:

‍• Group Intelligence Guidance - Guide groups to discover their own solutions and desired outcomes through natural group processes

• Professional Systems Knowledge - Understand facilitation as systems work with groups as complex adaptive systems

• Authentic Facilitation Presence - Develop professional attitude that honors group wisdom and maintains neutrality while serving group intelligence

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Key Experience Elements

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Foundation Program:

• Group system observation and recognition practice
• Emergent process design workshops using real scenarios
• Inclusive environment creation with diverse group dynamics
• Client relationship building through systems perspective
• Basic group process planning and space preparation

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Advanced Program:

• Advanced group guidance techniques for complex outcomes
• Professional knowledge integration across systems and facilitation theory
• Authentic presence development and neutrality practice
• Complex group dynamics and conflict as system information
• Professional development planning and competency assessment

Professional Application

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• ‍Systems-Informed Meeting Leadership - Facilitate meetings that access group intelligence rather than managing individual contributions
• ‍Emergent Workshop Design - Create group sessions that enable collective wisdom to emerge rather than following predetermined agendas
• ‍Authentic Group Guidance - Guide groups to their own solutions while maintaining professional neutrality and trust in group capacity
• ‍Professional Development Foundation - Complete preparation for advanced facilitation practice and credential pursuits

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Delivery Options (scheduling in progress)

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Intensive Format: 4 consecutive days (Foundation + Advanced)

‍Spaced Format: 2 weekends, 2-4 weeks apart

‍Modular Format: Monthly 2-day sessions allowing practice between modules

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Investment

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Foundation Only: covers IAF Competencies A, B, C

Complete Program: covers all IAF Competencies A-F)

‍Foundation + Upgrade: Take Foundation, then decide on Advanced within 6 months

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Total: 6 Learning Outcomes, 18 Skills, Complete IAF Core Competency Alignment