The Race Ahead Course for Facilitators

Welcome to The Race Ahead Course for Facilitators!

Date: Thu Apr 24 2025

Time: 10:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)

Location: The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre

Get ready to boost your facilitation skills and learn new techniques to stay ahead in the game! Join us for a day filled with interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on activities. Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or just starting out, this course is designed to help you race ahead in your career. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

The course is one of a series being planned as part of an initiative being launched by IAF England and Wales to serve their community of members and friends, convening spaces where facilitators can, together, develop their personal awareness and effectiveness in this area.

This specific course is scheduled in Birmingham as a pre-conference training option for attendees at the April 25-26 IAF England & Wales annual conference however it is open to all facilitators”

Join Bianca Jones, MD of EDP Training, for an impactful session designed to transform your facilitation practice.

EDP Training specialises in delivering high-quality, interactive sessions focused on Mental Health and anti-racism, helping organisations and individuals make meaningful change.

Bianca, an CIPD Associate and Mental Health First Aid England Associate since 2016, brings a wealth of expertise in both facilitation and anti-racism work. Her Race Ahead courses have consistently empowered facilitators to address racism confidently, challenge systemic inequalities, and embrace inclusive practices.

This course is tailored for facilitators who want to deepen their understanding of racism, enhance their confidence in addressing it, and integrate anti-racism into their professional practice. If you're ready to take bold steps in your allyship journey and lead by example, this session is for you.

"I will Proactivleyaddress theese topics inmy faclitation training and desing.I will make sure examples and sessions are inclusive ."

"I am going to be braver around anti-racism in my own practice and design of the sessions."

(IAF delegates)

1. Understanding Racism in All Its Forms
2. • Deep dive into the structural, institutional, and interpersonal levels of racism.
   • Explore how these dynamics manifest in facilitation settings and impact group interactions.
3. Language and Literacy
4. • Learn how to use inclusive language to increase understanding and engagement.
   • Develop confidence in addressing and reframing problematic language in facilitation spaces.
5. Microaggressions and How to Challenge Them
6. • Identify microaggressions and understand their cumulative impact on individuals and groups.
   • Gain practical tools to address and challenge these behaviours effectively during sessions.
7. Allyship
8. • Discover actionable strategies for becoming a proactive ally in facilitation spaces.
   • Build the skills to navigate power dynamics, advocate for equity, and create inclusive environments.

This agenda is designed to provide facilitators with the insights and tools they need to navigate complex group dynamics, build trust, and lead with confidence in creating inclusive, anti-racist practices.

What will you gain from this session?

This course provides practical tools and knowledge to transform how you approach facilitation. You will learn how to confidently address microaggressions, incorporate inclusive language, and design sessions that actively challenge systemic biases.

By exploring the key components of allyship and understanding racism in its various forms, you will be equipped to navigate sensitive conversations with clarity and professionalism.

This session goes beyond theoretical concepts, focusing on real-world applications that will help you make tangible, impactful changes in your facilitation practice. Whether you’re leading workshops, training teams, or engaging with diverse communities, you’ll gain actionable insights to create meaningful and lasting change in your work.

Ongoing

We are aiming to create a movement and community of facilitators who have been on the course to enable continued learning and conversations. Increase motivation and galvanise each other.

What's included

- Course materials

- Inclusive Language Guide

- Resource Guide

- Post course Race Ahead Digital Learning platform

- Lunch and beverages excluding accommodation

Cancellation Policy

Non refundable with in 7 days notice

If you can't attend we are happy for you to replace your space with another person

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