The Roles & Responsibilities of a Facilitator

Good facilitators can make a huge and varied contribution to an organisation. Here, we point out some of the roles and responsibilities that facilitators have, starting with the key difference between content and process...

1. Facilitator The Roles & Responsibilities of a

2. Facilitators are clear a about the difference between content and process

3. Content v Process

4. What v How

5. Content subjects for discussion tasks problems being solved decisions made goals agenda terms

6. Process methods group dynamics h ow relations are maintained climate tools being used procedures rules or norms set

7. Facilitators manage the process and leave the content to participants

8. Good facilitators can make a huge and varied contribution to an organisation…

9. They help group members define their aim

10. S et specific objectives and goals

11. I nstruct members on how to assess needs

12. H elp participants become time effective and high-quality decision makers

13. P rovide feedback to the group…

14. …so they can measure progress and make adjustments where needed

15. Facilitators emphasise the importance of communicating effectively , and ensure members know how to do this

16. They create a positive environment where employees can work productively and reach shared group goals

17. Facilitators manage conflict by implementing a collaborative approach

18. They offer support and advice to members in managing their own personal dynamics

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