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Firstly, I must declare I don\u2019t really like fishing.\u00a0 I can\u2019t sit still that long.\u00a0 But I have watched enough fishers to know two things: 1) how important technique is to a successful outcome and 2) it takes more skill than it looks.<\/p>\n

What I have done, is a lot of group facilitation. And, there are similarities that make a good facilitator resemble the holder of a fishing rod.<\/p>\n

Skillful facilitation is important. A good facilitator can build teams, bridge chasms, generate ideas, and achieve outcomes that individuals or groups alone might not be able to achieve.<\/p>\n

Facilitation is about guiding the learning process \u2026 from the sidelines. Fogarty and Pete (From Staff Room to Classroom: A Guide for Planning and Coaching Professional Development<\/em>), suggest that there are 3 essential elements to skilled facilitation:\u00a0 the ability to invite<\/strong> participants to engage, to involve<\/strong> them intensively, and to then foster their interpretation<\/strong> of the proceedings. Invite, involve and interpret – sounds easy, right?<\/p>\n

There are subtle techniques to facilitation, many of which aren\u2019t evident to participants. Much like a good fisher isn\u2019t just sitting<\/em> in the boat, a good facilitator isn\u2019t simply walking through an agenda. Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n

Firstly, know the audience and use the appropriate tools. Are they deep and complex?\u00a0 Is there potential for rough waters and conflict? Facilitation techniques should reflect the group, the culture, the topic and the context.<\/p>\n

Constantly assess progress. If something\u2019s not working, do a refresh. Don\u2019t be afraid to stop, re-group, and change direction if the group isn\u2019t responding. Change the lure; move the boat.<\/p>\n

Know when to let the conversation ramble, and when to reel it back in. This is probably the most important rule of facilitation. Most participants hate to follow strictly prescribed rules of engagement. They get frustrated by a leader who cuts them off, terminates conversations based on inflexible timelines, and cuts off a great conversation because it \u201cisn\u2019t on the agenda\u201d. Conversely, they may also let an agenda get away. A good facilitator will know when to intervene, how to steer a discussion, when to let the discussion go, and when to reel it in. This is a valuable skill that supports participant engagement and can result in the creation of new ideas, stimulating and exciting conversations, and team building.<\/p>\n

Your tackle box is filled with all the equipment you might need for any situation you might face. Your choice of tools and technique will depend on the group, the setting, the mood, and the knowledge that\u2019s in the room.<\/p>\n

Be patient, and steer gently.<\/p>\n

May you enjoy a summer of great fishing.<\/p>\n

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By Melodie Zarzeczny<\/p>\n

NFP Governance & Project Management<\/p>\n

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