The Hyper Island Facilitation Course is a 3-day, in-person learning experience that helps you develop the confidence and skills to lead engaging group processes with clarity and purpose. Through hands-on practice, direct feedback, and peer collaboration, you’ll learn how to design and facilitate meetings, workshops, and conversations that move people from ideas to action.

You’ll explore proven models like Process Design, FIRO, and Nonviolent Communication to understand group dynamics, foster psychological safety, and bring structure to collaboration. Whether you’re driving change, managing complexity, or leading creative problem-solving, this course will help you become a confident facilitator who inspires participation, trust, and progress.

check Managers and project leads who want to run smoother, outcome-driven meetings and keep teams aligned and efficient.
check Professionals in NGOs, education, or public sectors who need to facilitate dialogue, inclusion, and change in complex environments.
check Designers and innovation professionals looking to turn group creativity into action and lead high-stakes workshops with confidence.
check Coaches, consultants, and HR leaders who facilitate organizational change and want deeper mastery of group dynamics and emotional intelligence.

check Mastering meeting & workshop structure: design structured, efficient sessions that boost team performance and clarity using repeatable facilitation models.
check Facilitate inclusion and change: build inclusive, safe environments that encourage participation and lead to real collective change.
check Guide creativity with confidence: confidently lead creative processes, manage diverse voices, and turn ideas into actionable outcomes.
check Handle group challenges with confidence: learn how to read group dynamics, manage tension or resistance, and guide meaningful conversations that help teams move forward together.

Module 1 - Making sense of Facilitation expand_more expand_less

Creating psychological safety - establishing the group rules and norms.
Strengthen the relationship within the team as a launchpad for change.
The importance of going through the how we do things, not only what needs to be done.
We are all human beings - understanding human needs using and what facilitators need to be mindful of when working with individuals.
Teambuilding for successful collaboration - start working in pairs.
Design your own session using Process Design model.

Module 2 - Practice (and it doesn’t make it perfect) expand_more expand_less

Well of knowledge - the importance of reflection and landing the learnings from day 1.
Understanding feedback - how to give and receive feedback.
Hands on practice and learning - facilitate your own sessions.
The smartest person in the room is the room - learning from each other.
Debrief the experience, ask questions.

Module 3 - Bring it home expand_more expand_less

Land the experience of the previous day using more theory.
What’s your red thread from the course?
What’s in your Toolbox that you’re taking away?
Design another session being mindful of all the knowledge and feedback you’ve gotten now.
Summarizing.
Check-out.

Frameworks, Methods & Tools expand_more expand_less

Process Design model
FIRO
Content/Process model
Feedback tools
Non Violent Communication
Johari window
Experiential learning model
Reflection tools
IMGD model
Session planning toolkit (SessionLab, Mentimeter, Miro board…)

Facilitation Fundamentals

Develop the confidence and skills to lead group discussions, workshops, and meetings effectively. Learn how to guide conversations toward meaningful outcomes while ensuring all voices are heard. Understand the core principles of facilitation and how to create engagement through structured yet flexible approaches.

Designing Engaging & Productive Sessions

Master the art of planning and structuring meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions that foster creativity, alignment, and ownership. Discover how to set clear objectives, manage group dynamics, and facilitate smooth processes that lead to impactful results.

Creating Psychological Safety

Learn how to cultivate an inclusive environment where participants feel safe to share ideas and contribute openly. Understand the key elements of trust, group norms, and emotional intelligence that enable meaningful collaboration and high-performing teams.

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Build the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback in a way that fosters learning, trust, and team growth. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with clarity and empathy, minimize defensiveness, and create a feedback culture that enhances both individual and collective performance.

Discovering & Refining Your Facilitation Style

Develop greater self-awareness and uncover your unique facilitation strengths. Through real-time feedback and hands-on practice, refine your ability to lead groups with authenticity, adaptability, and confidence.

Louise is an ICF Professional Coach and accredited UGL Facilitator (Swedish Defence University) with 17+ years of experience in meeting, workshop, training and process facilitation as well as leadership development. Her key focus is to enable professionals through personal development, self-awareness training and behavioral analysis, and she specializes in linking individual needs to the profitability needs of an organization.

Louise Norrman

Anastasia Timoseva - facilitator of the course

Anastasija is a vibrant facilitator and learning program producer at Hyper Island, she thrives in engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds embodying a hands-on approach to the facilitation process and design. With a keen interest and experience in the Wind Power industry, showcasing her versatile expertise, she blends her analytical and creative skills beyond her facilitator role, as she is also an adept Project Manager.

Anastasija Timoseva

EU - Courses - Testimonials - Anna-Karin Åhman

"My endless curiosity and passion for learning has always fueled my journey and I love putting new ideas and new ways of working into practice! I decided to invest in not just one, but two courses at Hyper Island: AI for Business, and Hyper Island Facilitation. Even if it takes stepping out from a new job for 3 days, I know already it is an investment that will pay off!"

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Anna-Karin Åhman

Nordic Life Science Leader

"Before taking the course I had been interested in the subject and studied bits and pieces here and there, so it was luxurious to be able to just enjoy the ride and suck in all the information. Most of what I learned I use at work daily. The course was an awesome experience for me."

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Nina Enroth

Account Director and Change Consultant at Ellun Kanat

Will I get a certificate? add remove

Yes! You'll receive a certificate within 1-2 weeks of completion if you participate in the live sessions and complete all required coursework.

Is the course suitable for teams? add remove

Absolutely, it’s designed to work well for both individuals and teams. If you're looking for a more private experience or tailored solutions for your team or organization, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What support is available during the course? add remove

You’ll have direct access to a course facilitator, tech support via email, and a community of fellow learners for peer support and collaboration.

Can my company pay with a credit card or invoice? add remove

Yes. You can register as a company and choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose an invoice, you’ll receive a payment link to pay by bank transfer or card.

Is there a possibility for a payment plan? add remove

The course must be paid in full before you begin. However, if you require multiple invoices, we can accommodate that. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the options.

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Get introduced to the tools and techniques to lead productive, engaging online and in-person meetings and workshops with our two-week intensive course in facilitation.

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Facilitation Fundamentals

Designing Engaging & Productive Sessions

Creating Psychological Safety

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Discovering & Refining Your Facilitation Style

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Anastasija Timoseva

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