This article outlines the key distinctions between the two disciplines and offers advice to trainers on how to adjust their approach and skills when asked to facilitate.
John Heron's Modes and dimensions of Facilitation is the foremost facilitation model, and is explained here.
Professional facilitator Dr Christine Hogan’s "Living Frame of Facilitation" model focuses on facilitation from the perspective of the facilitator.
A look at Schwarz’s thinking on how to facilitate groups.
An examination of Heron’s thinking on learning, and the facilitation of learning.
A strategy outlining the key skills a facilitator requires in order to work effectively.
A seven-stage model for a proactive approach to facilitation.
Dale Hunter et al coin the term ‘distinctions’ to describe what are essentially the key elements necessary for effective group facilitation, which we outline here.
A model outlining some of the benefits of working with another facilitator and issues concerning its use.
A model which deals with how a team leader should facilitate his/her team.
Online collaboration tools can be used effectively for complex, interactive processes such as facilitated groupwork. This model outlines the key elements of facilitating online.
A breakdown of the facilitation process, based on a Roger Schwarz model.
A summary of the basic principles of facilitation.
Following these basic ground should help a group to successfully achieve its outcome.
A practical guide summarising the key steps involved in preparing for a workshop.
Useful tips on how to close a facilitation session.
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