Guidelines for An Effective Facilitator:
• Is acceptable to all meeting participants.• Is substantively neutral (no vested interest).• Has no decision making authority regarding meeting content.• Has the ability to identify and work with challenging group dynamics.• Can provide the group with alternatives in resolving conflict.
Roles of a Professional Facilitator
• Helps to design the meeting agenda & objectives • Provides guidance determining meeting logistics• Provides guidance with regards to group structure: roles and membership• Negotiates agreement with the group to act as Facilitator• Reviews agenda and establishes meeting ground rules • Keeps the group focused and on track with the agenda• May summarize to keep the discussion moving forward• Helps to identify and solve problems• Encourages participation from all attendees• Records agreements and decisions• Assists in developing plans: who, what and when • Wraps up the sessionreZolve can help with meeting design and process, we can facilitate your meetings and teach you the techniques you require to get your group functioning as a highly effective team. Give us a call today.