A five-day interactive workshop on group dynamics

Imagine what you could learn in five days about Group Dynamics, Presentation Skills, and Behavioral Coaching from the world’s foremost expert in the area of non-verbal communication?

It looks like magic, but only the "magician" needs to know… Whether you speak to large or small groups, within your work place or to the public, Michael’s presentation training in specific non-verbal communication skills will give your message that extra pizzazz. Group Wizardry is open to all levels, novice or pro. Accelerate your presentation to the next level.

There are three focuses in Michael Grinder’s Group Wizardry:

1. Group Dynamics,
2. Presentation Skills and
3. Behavioral Coaching – Observation and Feedback. 

All 3 are covered each year with a special focus on one of the three. The 2010 Class will have strong emphasis on Group Dynamics. The last day includes an opportunity to get personal coaching on video tape from Michael Grinder.

Dear Michael,

"I just wanted to let you know how amazingly useful I’ve found the Group Mastery training.  I’ve spent most of the last year managing a really complex cultural and organisational change programme.

The skills I learnt from you have been sooo useful and a real contributor to the successes I’ve had over the year.  It’s been so easy to spot my champions, manage the trouble makers, work out who the cats and dogs are.  When I give presentations, I can predict the effect when I use your tools and techniques.

I’ve managed to get all my key stakeholders on board and I would never have even attempted this job if I hadn’t had the benefit of your amazing training, Michael.  You’ve given me such confidence and you’ve taught me to BREATHE!

Thank you so much.  You’ve had a transformational effect on me.
~ Maria Higgs, Surrey County Council in Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

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Course Objectives:

This course will give you understanding of:

Group Dynamics
"It is never your group. It is the Group’s group."

• Building rapport between you and the group, within the group
• Learn how group size and participant’s familiarity with it influence group dynamics
• Recognizing and utilizing Leaders and Barometers in a group
• Pacing and leading resistance
• Directing group energy
• Reading a group

Presentation Skills
"Does your non-verbal communication help or hinder your verbal message?"

• Systematic use of non-verbals
• In-house vs. public meeting skills
• How to get an "Agreement Frame," increasing relevance
• The A,B,C’s of learning–Attitudes/Behavior and/or Cognitive
• Understanding the interplay of Content, Process, and Permission
• Clarifying your purpose
• Recognizing and increasing receptivity with special emphasis on Breathing
• How not to get shot; handling attacks

Behavioral Coaching –  Observation & Feedback
"Provide accurate and positive information to motivate one’s professional growth."

• Accurate observations.
• Identify the group’s value system
• Provide constructive feedback for the group or individuals
• Know you are asking the right question
• Coding group dynamics
• Dealing with Power

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