Lead Facilitator Masterclass

This is an external event organised by FIDE Europe and We Do Democracy at Demokrati Garage in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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In the development of citizens’ assemblies, we have collectively developed a solid toolkit. Guides, training, and even open-source software are available for institutions to start implementing assemblies. However, one aspect remains hidden the most: the deliberation in the room.

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The Lead Facilitator Masterclass is built for people who have substantial general facilitation training, or have worked inside deliberative project teams and are comfortable in a room with people. It is not an introduction. It is a step-change for practitioners ready to take responsibility for the integrity of a full deliberative process.

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The program is built as a four-phase journey across September, mixing intensive in-person practice with peer support and real-world application:

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• Online onboarding — September 1, 4 pm – 5 pm CEST. Meet the cohort, set learning goals, get the prep materials.
• Three-day masterclass in Copenhagen — September 14–16. Hands-on labs covering macro and micro design, knowledge curation, group dynamics, leading the team, voting and editor groups, and the practice of "spotting" a lead facilitator in the room.
• Online group follow-up — September 28, 4 pm – 5.30 pm CEST. Reflect on application, surface obstacles, deepen the cohort.

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The program is built around the competence model for Lead Deliberative Facilitators by FIDE Europe. By the end, you will:

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• Be able to design a citizen's assembly from start to finish
• Have a thorough understanding of the role and required skills
• Be able to design a team, a program, and a run-sheet
• Have a rich toolkit to use during deliberation
• Understand the principles of and be ready to design a learning journey for assembly members
• Have practiced facilitation skills like managing dysfunctions, mediation, leading large-scale dialogue, deliberation, and voting
• Receive feedback from an international facilitator trainer team to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Be part of an international community of practice for deliberative facilitators

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You can read more here. And apply through this link.