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Learning Objectives
.To understand the roles of
facilitators
.To understand the facilitators basic
responsibilities
.To understand the structure of
facilitation map
.To understand the basic facilitation
skills
Timetable
8.30 am 9.00 am
Getting started
9.00 am 10.00 am Basic Responsibilities (I)
10.00 am- 10. 15 am Break
10.15 am 11.15 am Basic Responsibilities (II)
11.15 am 12.15 pm Basic Facilitation Map
12.15 pm 1.15 pm Lunch Break
1.15 pm 3.00 pm Basic Facilitation Techniques (I)
3.00 pm 3.15 pm Break
3.15 pm 4.30 pm Basic Facilitation Techniques (II)
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm Conclusion
Getting Started
Warm Up
Name Your Team
Fast !! Do it first.
Task Behaviors
Task behaviors
Doing
Work Independently
Making logic-based decisions
Acting
Moving things along
Focusing on details
Directing
Bringing things to closure (making decisions)
Controlling
Telling
Focusing on the job at hand
Resistance to change
Process Behaviors
Thinking
Participating/teamwork
Using creativity and intuition
Talking
Exploring ideas more deeply
Focusing on the big picture
Facilitating
Opening up/looking for other ideas (generating
alternatives)
Letting go and empowering
Asking
Focusing on the people, values, and vision
Receptivity to change
Komags Definition
The definition of facilitation Komags
SDWT Context
Facilitator is the individual who
designs and manages of structures
and processes that help a group do
its work and minimize the common
problems
Synergistic team
Excellent Outcomes
5. Working In a Team
Advantages
Disadvantages
5. Working In a Team
Potential Advantage
Potential Disadvantages
Confusion
Different perspectives
No agreement
Better conclusion
Conflict
Fun
Equation
In a Dysfunctional Team
2 + 2 = 3 or less
In a Synergistic Team
2 + 2 = 4 or more
Role of Facilitator
5. Synergy or
Dysfunction?
Synergistic team
Excellent Outcomes
Definition of Word
synergy, synergism
noun [U]
SPECIALIZED
the combined power of a group of things
when they are working together which is
greater than the total power achieved by
each working separately
(from
Cambridge International Dictionary of Eng
lish
)
dysfunctional
adjective
not able to operate well; working
badly
a dysfunctional family
from
Cambridge Dictionary of American En
glish
)
Conclusion
Facilitator is essential for todays business
in two aspects:
a. It helps the team to focus on process
behaviors, that is planning, thinking and
discussion
b. It helps the team to bring out the best
part of team to be more synergistic.
Module 2
Introduction to the Basic
Responsibilities of a
Facilitator
Module 2
What are the essential
responsibilities of facilitator?
Basic Responsibilities
Clarify objectives
Stay on track
Stay on time
Clarify understanding
Recap
Clarify Objectives
Explain what the topic is
What do we want to achieve?
Why are we having this meeting?
Clarify Objectives
For example:
Clarify Objectives
For example:
Topic
Action
Time Allocated
15 minutes
b. Explain recreation
activities and
solicit feedback
Mohd Farouk
20 minutes
c. Report on trip
budget and decide
on amount of
money to be
collected
Chandran
10 minutes
Clarify Understanding
Ask for examples, pictures, diagrams, data
Ask if other participants understand what was
being said
Ensure Commitments to
Action
identifying who is to do what
and when
Ensure Commitments to
Action
Item
Topic
Action By
Completion Date
Shaik Amir
Ruzi Panjang
Chandran
Recap
Recap what has been decided
Today we have decided to adopt 5S as the
way to improve our housekeeping system.
Anyone has anymore concerns?
Recap
Recap who has agreed to do what
and by when
John has agreed to lead the Housekeeping
Improvement Team. He will submit a plan
for training, discussion and implementation
by 18th of April. We will discuss the plan in
next meeting. John do you have anything to
add?
Giving Feedback
You are not looking for what you like or
dont like about a persons facilitation
style.
Select feedback that can benefit the practice
facilitator. No personal attack.
Giving Feedback
Use specific example
you didnt recap the discussion on
housekeeping improvement team
Provide feedback on the strengths
and
opportunities for improvement
(refer the the Facilitation Feedback
Form)
Giving Feedback
Always assume:
assume
You are successful to the extent that you
provide feedback without lowering the
persons self esteem
People want to do a good job
You care about the person (if you dont,
expect your attempt to fail)
You may be incorrect
Receiving Feedback
People often uncomfortable
receiving feedback
But they take risk to tell you.
Receiving Feedback
1. Listen. Say Thank you
2. Probe for example
Can you give me an example?
3. Ask for help
Can you give me some ideas how
should I deal with it?
4. Delay respond. Thank you. I will
think about it
Example of FON, FF
Facilitation Observation Notes
Refer to Note 2.2 and
Note 2.3
Team Workout
Identifying Facilitation
Challenges
Refer to Note 2.4
Team Workout
Facilitator Challenges
Tips/Tool
talkative participant?
Other participants
I like your idea. Any
one else have fresh
ideas?
Team Workout
Practice facilitator
Time Keeper
Note Keeper
Facilitation Observer
Team Workout
Time Allocation
5 minutes of preparation
25 minutes Workout
10 minutes feedback
Team Workout
Key Learning Points
Module 3
Road Map for facilitation
Success
Map
Opening
Clarifying Objectives
Clarifying Role of the Facilitator
Overview of Agenda and/or Process
Developing Ground Rules
The Body
Recap Outcome
Conformation of Consensus and Next Steps
Notes
Example
Refer to Note 3.1
Explanation
Refer to Note 3.2
Opening
First few words
Set the tone positive
Get their attention
Tell them the purpose of the
meeting
Clarifying Objectives
What do we want to achieve?
Why do we meet today?
Present a brief statement of
objectives (written form)
reminder
are we on track?
Overview of Agenda
and/or process
Dept Outing
1. Objective of Outing Ahmad 5 minutes
2. Select Venue Ahmad 10 minutes
3. Select Organizing Committee Wan 20
minutes
4. Decide on activities Lee Guan 10 minutes
5. AOB Ahmad 5 minutes
Overview of Agenda
and/or process
Dept Outing
1. Objective of Outing Ahmad 5 minutes
2. Select Venue Ahmad 10 minutes
3. Select Organizing Committee Wan 20 minutes
4. Decide on activities Lee Guan 10 minutes
5. AOB Ahmad 5 minutes
Ground Rules
1. We are prompt and regular in attendance
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
We listen attentively
We only allow one person talk at a time
We complete assigned work within stipulated time
We appreciate the other persons point of view
We provide constructive feedback and receive it
willingly
We keep confidences and assume others will
We stick to the agenda and schedule unless we
agree to change them
We are here to find solutions, not to fight and win
The Body
The part the team tackle the
issues
You apply most tools
The Body
Fact finding
Brainstorming
Action Plan
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Brainstorming
Communicating
Recap Outcomes
Recap outcome briefly to ensure
understanding
Recap what has been decided
Recap who has agreed to do
what and by when
Confirmation of
Consensus and Next
Steps
Confirm of the actions agreed to
be taken or decisions have been
made
Decide on next meeting or
things to do next
Team Workout
Using The Facilitation Map
as a Planning Tool
Refer to Note 3.3
Team Workout
Practice facilitator
Time Keeper
Note Keeper
Facilitation Observer
Team Workout
The practice Facilitator identifies a
meeting/team process that he or she is
likely to facilitate in the near future.
Use that as the background of this
Workout
Team Workout
The team must use the Facilitation Map
to facilitate the meeting but ONLY for
the first five steps.
Team Workout
Time Allocation
5 minutes of preparation
15 minutes Workout
5 minutes feedback
Team Workout
Key Learning Points
Module 4
Basic Facilitation Skills
Background
You will see facilitation skills
used in marketing and shipping
department
2. Running A Meeting
3. Closing Meeting
a. Review Agenda
b. Summarize decisions and recommendations
c. Determine remaining issues
d. Manage follow-up actions
e. Evaluate Meeting
View Video
Watch video for
familiarization.
It takes only 15 minutes
Why is
Skills
Opening A Meeting
Proper Room Set Up
Chair/
Table/
Light/
Refreshment/
Flipchart/AV
Opening A Meeting
Set Enthusiastic Tone
Positive/
High Energy/
Your mood affect them/
Positive Body Language
Opening A Meeting
Make Introduction
Get to know them/
Come early/
Be positive/
Everyone is important
Opening A Meeting
Ground Rules
Rules/
Form culture/
Let the team generate/
Manage Discussion
Ask Clarifying Questions
5W1H/
Ask if the team understand
Manage Discussion
Build Team Memory
Use flipchart/
Paste it/
Unsure common
understanding
Manage Discussion
Discourage Group Think
Protect alternate ideas/
Challenge dominant thinking
Manage Discussion
Parking Lot
Irreverent Thoughts/
Write it down/
Next meeting or AOB
Balance Participation
Make Eye Contact
Let people know that you are
listening/
Confidence/
Make people feel important
Balance Participation
Round Robin Techniques
Make everyone speak
Balance Participation
Include Everyone
Balance Participation
Ask Low Participants For Help
Manage Transitions
Summarize the Topics
Manage Transitions
Use Clear Segues
Manage Transitions
Agenda As Road Map
Closing A Meeting
Review Agenda
Closing A Meeting
Summarize Decisions and
Recommendations
Closing A Meeting
Determine Remaining Issues
Closing A Meeting
Manage Follow-Up Actions
Closing A Meeting
Evaluate Meeting
Team Workout
Running A Meeting Pros and
Cons
Team Workout
Practice facilitator
Time Keeper
Note Keeper
Facilitation Observer
Team Workout
The Practice Facilitator select a topic
form the list. Explore the pros and cons
of the issue.
Use Facilitation Map and Basic
Facilitation Skills.
Team Workout
Topics
1. Should we allow Internet access to every employee?
2. Can we hold our Family day in Langkawi? Employees are
allowed to bring spouse.
3. Should we build a multi-storey car park?
4. Should we work without uniform?
5. Should the company provide us free breakfast?
6. Should we assign a person to oversee the sustainability of
housekeeping at Common area?
Team Workout
The rest of the team members should
agree among themselves who will be
argue in favor and who will be argue
against the presented idea.
Team Workout
The selected team will do the workout
before the class. The class would be
their observer.
Half of the class evaluates the
Responsibilities of Facilitator and the
other half evaluates Basic Facilitation
Skills
Team Workout
Time Allocation
5 minutes of preparation
20 minutes Workout
10 minutes feedback
Team Workout
Key Learning Points
Conclusion
Questions
The role of facilitator
The responsibilities of Facilitator
The Facilitation Map
Basic facilitation skills
Sharing
1.