Tips on How T o Be a GreaT FaciliTaTor
ď‚— Facilitators is someone who acts as a source of
information and help the team by giving solution to all the problems like communication gap, problem of the team to be discussed with management which in turn leads to happy work environment.
ď‚— Effective facilitation can help the organization to
grow by working in a team and also helps to maximize the resources by getting work done from everyone.
Feeling is human. Reacting to our thoughts is obvious. We wouldn’t be behaving normal if someone is distracting or disturbing us.
What makes a great facilitator is a person who can control how they respond to other people’s problem and take proper initiate o solve them because everyone is not having the art of solving others problem.
The top secret on how to be a great facilitator is selfcommand.
This means two things… as a facilitator, we are always in complete control of our emotions and create a safe, neutral space for everyone around you.
A great facilitator has to ensure that everyone in the group or team feels supported and doesn’t become defensive but have to be helpful every time.
As soon as you are ready to help people will automatically come share their creativity and willingness to participate.
In practice, when there is a disagreeable idea, we don’t immediately point out what is wrong with it. Instead, we “praise first” and take nothing personally. Finally, we choose a measured response, regardless of the situation.
While there are a number of seminars, trainings and workshops to learn how to be a great facilitator or become certified facilitator, if you do not have the resources to hire a facilitator or become one, here are some tips to help get you started.
Following are some tips on how to be a great facilitator. 1. Establish a comfortable learning
environment. 2. Establish ground protocols or rules for
everyone in order to work as a team 3. Keep focus on problem
4. Always have a problem solving approach in order to help everyone.
5. Maintain the confidence
6. Work as a team
7. There should not be communication gap between you and your team workers.
8. Be a good listener
9. Crack jokes even ever required
10. Control distraction
11. Self-command is a important tool.