The Extraordinary Value of a Skilled Facilitator

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We are not born good facilitators.  Facilitation is a skill that must be learned and then practiced upon.  A good facilitator, one that can remain neutral and encourage engagement for all members, is becoming a highly sought after skill in the workplace.  This article discusses what skills are needed to make a good facilitator and key tactics to be a great facilitator.

Key Insights in this Article:

  • Characteristics of a poor facilitaor
  • Advanced preparation for the facilitator
  • Content and process
  • Start of the meeting
  • The facilitator’s V
  • Narrowing the focus towards decision making
  • Closing the meeting