Mette Bonde / September 8th and 9th 2008 What is facilitation? Why is it important?

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What is facilitation?

Why is it important?

Mette Bonde / September 8th and 9th 2008 www.sensemaker.dk

What is facilitation?

Facilitation•Leading processes with a (visible) shared goal •The process of helping/inspiring people to do something, to learn or to find a solution to a problem without dictating how to do

Facilitators•“…are primarily communicators, with a special expertise in group dynamics. They ensure there is at two-way expressive involvement that emphasizes active listening as well as trusting communication among the participants.”

•Hackett & Martin 1993:8)

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A good facilitator?

Take 2…Discuss with your neighbour:•What makes Barack Obama a good facilitator?

A good facilitator…”…develops plans that motivate everybody to achieve agreed-upon goals…The facilitator functions much like the conductor of a symphony, orchestrating and bringing forth the talents and contributions of others.” (Pierce et al. 2000:25)

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Elements in facilitation

Bodily activity

Empathy, active listening

Metaphors, storytelling, priming, positive vision

Authentic appearance

The world’s a stageAKA: PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS

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The World’s a stage - setting

FRONTSTAGE

BACKSTAGE

PERFORMERS

AUDIENCE

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• Performers have a personal front:- gender, race, age, looks, voice, face,

bodylanguage- Appearance and manners

• The audience:- Are also performers

• The stage:• Geografic area, where the facilitation

takes place

FRONTSTAGE

Setting – fronstage

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• Before setting the scene:

• After setting the scene:

FRONTSTAGE

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BACKSTAGE

Setting – backstage

• Construction site of the facilitation proces:

- Planning- Organizing

• The competences of the performer:- Educational skills - Personal skills

• The free space of the facilitator:• Relaxing activities • Reloading for next facilitation

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