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Conflicts within the team are solved by clarifying the different positions
Facilitator and sometimes simulating the consequences of implementing
the different opinions. It is not useful to hold an all-night discussion
on the nuance of the next day's program. There are common rules for
managing the methodology in an event. (These are addressed in Part
III). But the individual character of each facilitator allows a whole
range of possible uses of techniques.
A facilitator must feel secure with the sequence and programme design.
Of course there is room for experimentation in VIPP, but the a facilitator
who does not believe in a particular technique, or is not sure about it,
should leave it to a colleague to carry out.
Although many of us have been trained to compete, cooperation is
required for a team of facilitators: trust in each other; recognition of
strengths and acceptance of weaknesses of others, a relationship with
an attitude of reciprocal learning and helping. If this is the case, the
design of an event will become very transparent to each member of
the team, so that everyone can play their part. There must be a
realization that the success of the event does not depend on individual
performance but on the team's performance and on respecting the
expectations and contributions of the participants.
Good facilitation involves excellent planning and teamwork.
THE USES OF VIPP