Project Overview
Julia - A multi-faceted consultant with a passion for teaching facilitation skills - Was in the process of creating a course called Facilitation 101—a comprehensive programme aimed at helping people master the art of facilitation. While she had the content down pat, she needed a robust system to organise all the knowledge and resources she had regarding facilitation as well as a place to store the slides for each session - Ensuring a smooth experience for her alumni. Seeing as she was familiar with Notion - I’d previously supported her in creating a page for a charity networks she supports - She decided to once again enlist my Notion services. Together we were able to build a Notion system tailored specifically for Facilitation 101.
We approached the project in stages, starting with understanding the structure of the course and the specific needs of participants. From there, we designed and built a Notion system that included everything from content organisation, to resource libraries. Throughout the process, Julia and I worked closely together, ensuring that the system aligned perfectly with her branding and vision for the course.
Project Outcome
The collaboration with Julia resulted in a powerful Notion system that became the backbone of her Facilitation 101 course. Here’s what we accomplished:
- Streamlined Course Content:
- The Notion system we built allowed Julia to manage all content of the course in one place: Everything was organised and easy to access, which meant ongoing access for course alumni.
- Enhanced Participant Experience:
- We created dedicated spaces within Notion for participants to access course materials and engage with the content. This structure helped to create a more interactive and engaging learning environment, which in turn improved participant outcomes.
- Comprehensive Resource Library:
- We built a resource library within Notion that housed all the essential materials for the course—everything from; bookmarks, to reading lists and additional learning resources. This centralised hub made it easy for participants to find what they needed when they needed it.
- Seamless Collaboration:
- Throughout the project, the collaboration between Julia and me was key. We worked together closely, bouncing ideas off each other and refining the system until it was just right. This partnership ensured that the final product was not only functional, but also perfectly aligned with Julia’s teaching style and course objectives.
- Positive Feedback and Continued Use:
- The feedback from the course participants has been positive: They appreciated the organised structure and easy access to resources, which made their learning journey smoother. Julia has also continued to use the system for subsequent cohorts of the course, demonstrating its lasting value.
- The feedback from the course participants has been positive: They appreciated the organised structure and easy access to resources, which made their learning journey smoother. Julia has also continued to use the system for subsequent cohorts of the course, demonstrating its lasting value.
TL;DR: As this project was all about creating a system that worked for Julia and her course participants. The Notion platform we developed together wasn’t just a tool—it was a vital part of delivering a high-quality learning experience. For Julia, it meant more time spent on what she loves—teaching facilitation skills—and less time worrying about the logistics. A win for everyone involved! And if you’re interested in taking part in Julia’s Faciliatation 101 course more details can be found here.
"Janinah did a fantastic job on creating a new Notion system for my Facilitation training resources. She could quickly intuit what I needed and what would work best for the resources - and created something which looks great and works really well. I loved working with her and would highly recommend her!"
— Julia Slay. Coach & Facilitator
