Facilitation Basics

What is the primary goal of a facilitator during a meeting or workshop?

• To dominate the discussion
• To ensure all participants have an equal opportunity to contribute
• To discourage collaboration
• To follow a rigid agenda

Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective facilitation?

• Imposing personal opinions on participants
• Being flexible and adaptable to changing dynamics
• Controlling the conversation and outcomes
• Avoiding active listening

What is a common technique used by facilitators to encourage brainstorming and idea generation?

• Interrupting participants frequently
• Setting strict time limits on discussions
• Using open-ended questions
• Discouraging creativity

What role does active listening play in facilitation?

• It distracts from the facilitator's responsibilities
• It helps build rapport and trust with participants
• It is unnecessary in group settings
• It should be avoided to maintain control of the conversation

How can a facilitator effectively manage conflict within a group?

• Ignoring the conflict and hoping it resolves itself
• Encouraging open dialogue and respectful communication
• Taking sides and escalating the conflict
• Avoiding the topic altogether

What does it mean to "hold space" as a facilitator?

• To dominate the conversation and steer it in a specific direction
• To create a supportive and inclusive environment for participants to express themselves
• To exclude certain participants from the discussion
• To rush through the agenda without considering participants' needs

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective facilitation?

• Increased collaboration and teamwork
• Improved decision-making processes
• Decreased participant engagement
• Enhanced creativity and innovation

What is the purpose of setting ground rules at the beginning of a facilitated session?

• To restrict participant contributions
• To establish expectations for behavior and interaction
• To discourage open dialogue
• To limit the facilitator's authority

What role does feedback play in the facilitation process?

• It is unnecessary and should be avoided
• It helps the facilitator gauge participant satisfaction and make adjustments as needed
• It undermines the facilitator's authority
• It is only provided by the facilitator, not by participants

Which of the following is an example of a facilitation technique to encourage active participation?

• Asking closed-ended questions
• Providing long monologues without pauses
• Using icebreaker activities to build rapport
• Discouraging questions from participants