August 4, 2008By Keith Rosen, MCC
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The Top Characteristics of an Effective Facilitator
A client asked met the other day what makes a great facilitator (defined as, “someone who makes things easier”). Here’s what we came up with. I thought a list of the top characteristics of an effective facilitator would be of interest for those managers, speakers and trainers.
- Stimulates the interaction and the free sharing of thoughts and ideas.
- Creates the safe environment in order for the group to open up and become actively engaged in the discussion.
- Are masterful and engaging listeners.
- Provides the structure for the discussion. Sets the parameters, the intention and guides the conversation.
- Supports the well-being of each participant as well as the group.
- Acknowledges the participants and makes them right (and never makes anyone wrong.)
- Utilizes the art of the question to create and cultivate new possibilities that stimulate new thinking.
- Taps into the wisdom of each person, as the value derived in each discussion is a result of the co-creation and wisdom of the group (vs. dominates the discussion.)
- Is charge neutral and responsive rather than reactive.
- Is fluid and flexible vs. rigid. (Is light and dances gracefully within the conversation.)
- Connects with the group.
- Plans effectively yet is fluid based on the atmosphere and needs of the audience.
- Is authentic and shares themselves with others/is fully self expressed.
- Has fun and is passionate about the transformational process that occurs – if done successfully!
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