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Skilled Group Leader: Tools for Advisory Council Members
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What is a facilitator?
A facilitator is a person responsible for structuring groups and group activities in a manner that supports and encourages the participation of all members and allows the group to attain its goals and objectives.
Note: In Advisory Councils this role is
usually assumed by the leader.
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What is a facilitator?
A facilitator is a person responsible for structuring groups and group activities in a manner that supports and encourages the participation of all members and allows the group to attain its goals and objectives
Note: In Advisory Councils this role is
usually assumed by the leader.
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Characteristics of an Effective Facilitator/Group Leader:
Creates a positive environment Solicits participation from all members Values contributions of each member Varies techniques for group decision-
making Skilled in asking questions
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Characteristics of an Effective Facilitator/Group Leader:
Captures contributions of each member
Skilled in writing on flip charts Uses body language effectively Manages structure – not content Helps groups work through conflict
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Structure = "How" The Process Works
"How" Includes: Supplies Agenda Meeting Environment Process
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Content = "What" is shared
Comes from participants Agreed upon objectives Problems identifies Personal experiences Data and ideas
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Elements for "Setting the Stage"
Room arrangements Meeting Room Environment Good Beginnings
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Room Arrangements Determined by
Size of group Size of meeting room Purpose of meeting
Should be intentionally planned and arranged
Should be varied from meeting to meeting
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Theater Style
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Classroom Style
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Chevron
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U-Shaped
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Hollow-Square/Solid Square
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Half-Circle
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Meeting Room Environment
Windows Temperature Atmosphere Food and Beverages
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Good Beginnings
Name Tags Name Tents Introductions/Get Acquainted
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Asking Non-Threatening Questions
Announce questions to entire group Pause Write the question Acknowledge contributions Encourage Responses
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Asking Non-Threatening Questions(cont.)
During silence look for non-verbal cues indicating ideas
Rephrase the question Avoid "yes" or "no" questions Avoid creating defensive responses Ask "single issues" questions
, “I understand so far, now tell me more.” Often used with a paraphrase that says, “I hear you saying…, now can you tell me ” Other questions which draw people out are, “What do you mean by…?” “ How so?” “You said…, because…?”
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Paraphrasing:
“It sounds like you’re saying...”
“I hear you saying...,”
“Let me see if I understand you…”
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Explore Further“I understand so far, now tell me more.”
“I hear you saying…, now can you tell me more?”
“What do you mean by…?”
“ How so?” “You said…, because…?”
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Mirroring:
Speaker: "I like giving two book awards."
Facilitator: "You like giving two book awards."
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Stacking:
“Bill you are first, Nancy second, Tom you’re third…”:
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Encouraging
“Who else has an idea? “Is there a student’s perspective on this topic?” “The women (men) have been quiet. Do you have any comments?” “What was said at table two?” “Let’s hear from someone who hasn’t spoken for awhile.”
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Balancing
“Okay, now we know their position, does anyone have a different
position?” “Are there other positions?” “What does someone else think?” “Is there another way to look at this?”
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Making Space“Would you like to speak to this?”
“What are your ideas?”
“Did you want to add anything?”
“You looked like you wanted to say something.”
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Intentional Silence
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Listen for Common Ground
"We agree on these points. . . and disagree on these. . . "
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Techniques For Setting Priorities
100 Votes Multivoting Nominal Group Technique
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Brainstorming
Open-ended question Do not make judgments about ideas List all ideas on a flip chart sheet Encourage hitchhiking Focus on quantity Stay loose The best comes last
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100 Votes
Brainstorm a list of options Review the list – clarify, merge ideas Participants cast 100 votes each
Vote for any number of items Votes cast total 100 for each person
Total votes for each item Review votes Identify top priority items
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Multivoting
Brainstorm a list of options Review the list – clarify, merge ideas Participants vote for ideas worthy of further
discussion Identify items for next round of voting Vote again Repeat steps 4 and 5 Discuss remaining ideas Proceed with appropriate action
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Nominal Group Technique
Silently brainstorm ideas Share ideas-round-robin fashion and
record on flip chart Discuss and clarify all ideas Each person ranks their top ten
ideas Average the rank for each item
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Nominal Group Technique (cont.)
Discuss ranked items From items ranked the first time,
each participant ranks their top five items
2nd Rankings are averaged Final rankings are discussed.