2018 Hans Kai Facilitator Resources

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Workshop Objectives
Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, the learning occurs
more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
• Define facilitation and identify its purpose and benefits.
• Clarify the role and focus of a facilitator.
• Differentiate between process and content in the context of a group discussion.
• Provide tips in choosing and preparing for facilitation.
• Identify a facilitator’s role when managing groups in each stage of group development
• Identify ways to help a group reach a consensus: from encouraging participation to choosing a solution.
• Provide guidelines in dealing with disruptions, dysfunctions, and difficult people in groups.
• Define what interventions are, when they are appropriate, and how to implement them.
• Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
• Select presentation delivery methods
• Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Knock down nervousness
• Develop and use flip charts with color
• Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
• Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
• Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
• Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion.
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