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INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE OF FACILITATOR
THE EXPERTISE THAT SUPPORTS A GROUP TO DO ITS BEST THINKING
- When Is a Facilitator Needed?
- First Function: Encourage Full Participation
- Second Function: Promote Mutual Understanding
- Third Function: Foster Inclusive Solutions
- Fourth Function: Cultivate Shared Responsibility
THE ROLE OF FACILITATOR
WHAT IS A FACILITATOR, AND WHY HAVE ONE?
The facilitator's job is to support everyone to do their best thinking. S/he encourages full participation; s/he promotes mutual understanding; s/he fosters inclusive solutions, and s/he cultivates shared responsibility.
How much value does this role have for a group? The answer depends on the group's goals.
Consider the “status update” meetings that consist solely ...
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