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   Part E. Leadership, Management, and Group Facilitation
      Chapter 16. Group Facilitation and Problem-Solving >
         Section 2. Developing Facilitation Skills >
             Tools & Checklists - A checklist that summarizes the major points contained in the section. >

Developing Facilitation Skills

  

Tools & Checklists

 Contributed by Marya Axner Edited by Bill Berkowitz and Phil Rabinowitz

Checklist

You used the three basic principles of facilitation

___You have brought out the opinions and ideas of group members

___You have focused on HOW people participate in the process, not just on WHAT gets achieved

___You never take sides

You encouraged participation

___You have made sure everyone feels comfortable speaking

___A structure that allows all ideas to be heard has been developed

___Members feel good about their contributions

___The ideas and decisions of the group are nominated, not leader dominated

___You have not criticized anyone for what they've said

You have decided what applications you see as necessary for good facilitation skills

___Improved planning

___Sustained member involvement

___Aid in creating leadership opportunities

___Increasing the skills of group members

___Better communication

___Conflict resolution

As a facilitator, you:

___understand the goals of the meeting and the organization

___keep the group and the agenda moving forward

___involve everyone in the meeting

___make sure decisions are made democratically

In planning a good process, have you considered:

___climate and environment

___logistics and room arrangements

You have an understanding of the three basic parts of facilitation

___Process

___Skills and tips for guiding the process

___Dealing with disrupters: preventions and interventions