Checklist
Facilitation 101
Stay on Track | Keep the group focused on the task(s) at hand. Try to redirect tangents and kindly ask people to refocus when the group strays. |
Prevent Cross-talk | Discourage participants from speaking over one another. Ask participants to save off-topic discussions for after the meeting. |
Manage the Agenda | Help the group to get through everything by actively communicating what needs to be covered, and moving the participants from one item to the next. |
Time Check | Watch the clock. Remind the group how much time is left for upcoming items, and watch out for any single topic eating up too much of the group’s time. Make a note for parking lot items. |
Solicit Equal Participation | Make sure that all perspectives are heard. Invite quieter voices to share, and – if necessary – ask louder voices to make room for others. |
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Self-monitor your presence | Be conscious of your physical presence, tone and engagement and how it affects the energy in the room. Model active listening, mirroring and paraphrasing to encourage participants to engage more effectively. |
Watch the Room | Keep a high-level perspective throughout the meeting - continually observe the energy in the room and be flexible in using different practices to meet the group where they are. |