ICP-ATF - Agile Facilitation Tools and Techniques - Classroom
1.450,00 EUR
- 2 days
The Agile Facilitation: Tools and Techniques course equips you with practical skills to facilitate productive conversations, collaborative workshops, and effective team decision-making in Agile environments. Rather than simply learning facilitation theory, you will explore a range of practical techniques that can be applied to real meetings, workshops, retrospectives, planning sessions, and challenging team conversations. You’ll learn how to create inclusive environments, manage group dynamics, encourage participation, navigate conflict, and guide teams towards meaningful outcomes.
What Is Included?
Language
Course material in English
Level
Beginner-Intermediate level for aspiring Agile Coach
2-Day Interactive Online Course
Small class sizes for genuine trainer interaction
Earn 14 SEUs towards Scrum Alliance renewals.
Train with globally recognised Professional Certified Coach
20-40 hours recommended study time
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) certificate
No exam required
Certification is awarded through full participation.
What Skills Will You Gain?
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
Core Agile Facilitation Principles
Internalize the underlying mindset, maintain neutrality, and continuously refine your personal facilitation practice.
Session Design & Preparation
Define clear purposes and outcomes to structure impactful Agile meetings, workshops, and team sessions.
Inclusive Environment & Collaboration
Build safe, engaging spaces that encourage diverse perspectives and active participation from all team members.
Adaptive Tools & Techniques
Apply and tailor a variety of facilitation tools, questioning methods, and communication approaches to fit different contexts and personalities.
Group Dynamics & Conflict Navigation
Recognize team behaviors, handle challenging dynamics, and constructively guide difficult conversations toward resolution.
Decision-Making & Alignment
Lead effective conversations, active listening, and problem-solving processes to move groups toward actionable, meaningful outcomes.
What makes this course unique?
Traditional leadership courses emphasize “Red Work” (execution), while CAL 1 prioritizes “Blue Work” (thinking and improving). This course helps close the gap between leaders who set direction and teams who deliver. By shifting from compliance to contribution, you unlock discretionary effort across your workforce—accelerating delivery and strengthening true organizational resilience.
What Will You Learn?
The Art of Agile Facilitation
Lesson 1
- What is facilitation?
- The role and responsibilities of a facilitator
- Facilitation mindset and principles
- Facilitator neutrality and self-awareness
- Creating the conditions for effective collaboration
- Facilitating versus directing or teaching
Designing Effective Sessions
Lesson 2
- Defining purpose and desired outcomes
- Understanding participants and their needs
- Selecting appropriate facilitation techniques
- Designing agendas and session structures
- Creating engaging and collaborative experiences
- Adapting plans when circumstances change
Creating an Inclusive Environment
Lesson 3
- Encouraging participation
- Creating psychological safety
- Working with different personalities and communication styles
- Making space for quieter voices
- Managing dominant participants
- Building trust and shared understanding
Facilitation Tools & Techniques
Lesson 4
- Powerful questioning
- Active listening
- Visualisation techniques
- Brainstorming and idea generation
- Group discussion techniques
- Divergent and convergent thinking
- Voting and prioritisation techniques
- Collaborative problem-solving
Group Dynamics & Difficult Situations
Lesson 5
- Understanding group dynamics
- Recognising unproductive behaviours
- Managing disagreement and conflict
- Handling challenging participants
- Dealing with silence, resistance, and disengagement
- Maintaining neutrality during difficult conversations
Agile Meetings & Workshops
Lesson 6
- Facilitating effective retrospectives
- Planning and prioritisation sessions
- Product and stakeholder workshops
- Team decision-making
- Problem-solving sessions
- Creating purposeful and outcome-focused meetings
Decision-Making & Collaboration
Lesson 7
- Helping groups reach shared understanding
- Exploring different perspectives
- Supporting collaborative decision-making
- Identifying assumptions and biases
- Building alignment and commitment
- Turning discussion into actionable outcomes
Facilitation in Practice
Lesson 8
- Applying facilitation techniques to real-world scenarios
- Practising different facilitation approaches
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Reflecting on facilitation effectiveness
- Developing a personal facilitation toolkit
- Creating an action plan for continued improvement
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
Scrum Masters
Agile Coaches
Product Owners
Agile Team Members & Team Leaders
Project & Delivery Professionals
Change & Transformation Professionals
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for attending an Agile Facilitation: Tools and Techniques course.
However, participants will benefit from:
- Some experience working in an Agile or collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with Agile principles and ways of working.
- Experience participating in or leading meetings, workshops, or team discussions.
The course is suitable for both professionals who are developing their facilitation skills and experienced practitioners looking to expand their toolkit.
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