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Facilitator Skills and Barriers

Understanding the Skills of a Good Facilitator

As you progress through this course, you'll be required to create lists, so please ensure you have paper and a pen ready.

Facilitation involves making it easy for people to communicate and share ideas. Let's explore the essential skills of a facilitator:

  • Asking Great Questions: Engaging participants with insightful questions.
  • Active Listening: Attentively listening to responses to understand perspectives.
  • Creating a Safe Environment: Establishing a comfortable and safe space for open communication.
  • Setting Ground Rules: Establishing clear guidelines for the session to ensure productive discussions.
  • Planning and Organisation: Thoroughly preparing for sessions to ensure smooth facilitation.
  • Environmental Setup: Arranging the physical space conducive to the session's objectives.

Identifying Barriers to Facilitation

Now, consider potential barriers that may hinder effective facilitation:

  • Personal Biases and Emotions: Remaining neutral and objective, avoiding personal biases or emotional attachments.
  • Insufficient Preparation: Inadequate preparation may lead to disengagement or lack of readiness to listen.
  • Ineffective Questioning: Not asking the right questions or failing to follow up effectively on responses.

Overcoming Barriers

Reflect on strategies to overcome these barriers:

  • Prepare thoroughly by anticipating topics and questions.
  • Stay mentally and emotionally prepared to engage effectively.
  • Practice active listening and develop follow-up questions.

By addressing these skills and barriers, you can enhance your effectiveness as a facilitator and ensure productive facilitation sessions.