Facilitation

Facilitation is the work involved in making the completion of tasks by others easier and more productive. Facilitation serves the needs of any group that is meeting with a common purpose, whether it be making a decision, solving a problem or simply exchanging ideas and information.

Facilitators work with teams, often in a workshop format achieve stated objectives. They:

• Promote productive discussions
• Keep things moving forward and on track
• Make course corrections when necessary
• Coach the team and individual team members
• Ensure participation and a positive working environment

The facilitator makes decisions involving the way teams engage and activities that will encourage the most productive interaction.