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Facilitation Workshop 5/9/20 - Coggle Diagram
Facilitation Workshop 5/9/20
Goal
Get a better understanding of Facilitation
Generate Ideas on how we can be better facilitators
Participants
Tenchung- Gangtok
SAM , tadong
Vineet --> Gangtok
Amit - Gangtok
Moa - Kalimpong
Kitsho, Bhutan
What is a good Discussion?
Interesting
inspires you do get up and do something
gives you something to think about even after it ends
don't want it to end
be vulnerable
ENergizing
Engaging
It depends. Sometimes at a good discussion, people come out crying, sometimes they come out laughing
it's a discussion that you would recommend to your friend.
Agenda
Welcome
Purpose
Clarity and Technique
Structure of Workshop
Writing, Discussing, Sharing, Input on Coogle
Introduction
Writing Prompts
The worst discussion I've been a part of...
felt like a waste of time
where one 'head instructor/leader' keeps rambling and it feels like a sermon.
hasn't happened yet. I guess I would consider something a bad discussion if I feel my voice is not needed
were we were all clueless and unconvinced
when its going no where
The best discussion I've been a part of
felt like it changed my life
had a lot of respectful disagreement and it ended with people agreeing to disagree.
are where I felt i learned something valuable that i will keep with myself going forward in life
clarity and agreement and lots and lots of INSIGHTS
has left me with an elated feeling and wanting to continue the discussion
I really enjoy discussions where
there is lots of energy
where there are good processes the group is following to move the vision of the organization forward
I feel comfortable expressing myself
everyone is involved and speaking and we, as facilitators, do not have to ask people to volunteer. I also enjoy discussions about things that I am passionate about or about a project I spent a lot of time on.
It Stimulates the mind
As a facilitator I am nervous that
I won't know when to break the silence and when to let it be
it was not worth the time of the people that came in.
I won't be able to hold the space for people to communicate effectively
I wont be able to articulate myself
The people do not value what I have to say
I will lack the energy, I will burnout
The goal of facilitation is...
to have fun
meet the goal of the session, bond with all and have a shared vision
for creating clear channels of communication, and making a space where our true selves can come out, where we cut through our facades
is to build a culture everyone is comfortable with
to inspire both groups
Sharing in Big Group
Sharing in Small Group
Return to Big Group
Role of Facilitator
"a person whose role it is to remain neutral or objective, to keep the discussion focused and energized and to create an environment for all to have a chance to participate. This does not mean that you are neutral and have no opinions, but as a facilitator you need to play an objective role."- Stanford University
Someone who "holds the space"
Someone who breaks the awkward silence
Someone who has a purpose to serve rather demand/dictate
Someone who brings in the silence when there is too much noise
Someone who puts the group's needs above their own
What is a bad Discussion?
Boring
be defensive
you have the urge to be on your phone.
When you feel the need to look at the watch
one that makes you pissed
What does a good Facilitator do?
Make people feel comfortable
Gives clear instructions
they encourage people to talk and create a safe space for everyone .
brings in clarity
Makes people laugh
Bring out Insights
What does a bad Facilitator do?
Makes people feel uncomfortable
Rambles and rambles and gives his own opinions and becomes biased
Lectures, is close minded, judgemental, sarcastic (as I type I am remembering my high school teachers )
Belittles someone's voice
Greatest Obstacles to GREAT Facilitation (for you)
people not showing up for the workshop/sessions they signed up for
Tend to talk more with the need to explain and overexplain my self
to meet expectations
Being too nervous to speak clearly
Knowing when to stop and when to go on
Sometimes, in need of not to sound dumb, I end up using fancy elaborate words to sound as vague as possible
Our illusion of FEAR of how people will perceive our performance
wanting to be good that it gives you anxiety and makes facilitation not fun anymore
Facilitator Tips
Learn Acting
Be ok if participants dont laugh at my jokes or seem hostile for a while
Make me laugh
have a second plan.
To be humble
Be confident
having to talk in small groups is so much easier for a lot of people. use breakout rooms.
Improvisation is essential
it's okay to be bad? just make sure you get feedback and improve next time.
