Co-Faciliation: It Takes Two
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My name is... Amanda McDole Joanna Garcia Christina Retana
1. What is Co-Facilitation?
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The art of two or more individuals leading people through a process towards agreedupon objectives in a manner that encourages participation, ownership, and productivity.
A Facilitator's Role ▧ To build and protect the group’s safe space ▧ In order to Stretch comfort zones ▧ and encourage everyone to take part in the discussion and the group process
How Does Co-Facilitation Work? ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧
Capitalize on Strengths Additional Resource Extra, Eyes, Ears, and Hands Mutual Support
What Facilitation Style are You?
Core Facilitation Styles Who
The Messenger ● ● ●
Always “ON” Charisma Audience’s Energy
How
The Method ● ● ●
Agendas Timing Delegates
What The Material
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Expertise Scripted “Professor”
Activity ▧ Characteristics ▧ Misconceptions ▧ How to work with your work style….
How Do You Work Best? Who ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧
Prepare Mentally Enjoy freedom Spontaneous Work at their own pace Use the energy of the group to progess
How ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧
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Like outlines Deadlines Flexible but enjoy structure Enjoy having input from a group Delegate Goals
What ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧
Write everything down Enjoy being an expert in task Challenged by time constraints Well organized Detail Oriented Like schedules
Benefits Vs. Challenges ▧ ▧ ▧ ▧
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Support one another Joint planning and preparation Different perspectives benefit the group Demonstrating cooperation provides a good example for leaders Empowers students to see different leadership styles
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Different approaches Having an equal and balanced role in the facilitation process Resolving differences Flexibility and smooth communication
Communicate your expectations
Define
what role each person will take on
Agree
on common goals for group or workshop
Review
each other’s triggers
Support each other
Thanks! Any questions?
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