Generate creativity & come to consensus in a short period of time
Gives the group a sense of responsibility
Builds ownership of the entire group’s decisions
Creates an energized and involved atmosphere that includes all perspectives at the table
Curriculum
The Art of Facilitation
Learning the Basics
A fundamental piece of your leadership development is learning how to be a good facilitator. Knowing how to navigate through a continuous Quality Improvement Cycle for your team requires the ability to make sure all voices are included in the development of that plan.
We train our Fellows on 3 fundamental facilitation skills that enable them to be effective facilitators and change agents in their communities.
Focused Conversations
Consensus building
Action Planning
Focused Conversations
Focused conversation is a conversation technique based on a specific method of guided questioning. It helps people process information and reach their own thoughtful conclusions.
The ORID Conversation Method
- O- Observation
- R- Reactions
- I- Ideas
- D- Decisions
Is a format for asking questions that moves a group from a surface level to a deep consideration of the topic
Builds effective communication by allowing everyone to contribute and encouraging respect for all viewpoints
Can be used with individuals (a sibling) or with groups (a team, class or friends)
Consensus Building
All Voices Heard
Consensus Building is a creative and dynamic way of reaching agreement in a group through an equitable decision making process.
The Consensus Workshop Method is used to:
Action Planning
The Action Planning Method
- Is a method for short-term planning of an event or project that has already been agreed upon
- Clarifies and assigns tasks
- Calls on the creativity, capabilities, interests & resources of the group
- Decides necessary actions, roles & responsibilities
- Builds group trust, support, enthusiasm & consensus
- Creates an implementation time line to accomplish the task
- Coordinates actions, assignments & budgets
Action Planning
Action Planning combines elements of the focused conversation and consensus building methods to help move a group through an inclusive and efficient process to create an actionable plan.