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Facilitation Tips

What Is a Facilitator and How Can I Be One?

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If you find yourself chairing or facilitating a meeting, you should recognize that you are in a unique position as compared to your fellow members. The following lists some of the skills a facilitator should possess in order to be effective:

  • Accurately listen to and remember behavior and conversation.
  • Communicate clearly.
  • Analyze and synthesize issues.
  • Identify similarities and differences among statements.
  • Understand multiple perspectives.
  • Provide feedback to members without being negative.
  • Provide support and encouragement.
  • Accept feedback from members without reacting defensively.
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