Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2017/Programme/Submission/Facilitation Skills for Humans
Title of your proposal
[edit]Facilitation Skills for Humans
Name(s) and/or username(s)
[edit]- Asaf Bartov, Asaf (WMF) (Ijon)
- Wikimedia Foundation
Topic
[edit]- Conflict resolution + Community health
Type of submission (Please choose one)
[edit]- Workshop (work in groups)
Summary
[edit]Facilitation is a set of practices and a role that concerns itself with assisting (usually goal-oriented) conversations run smoothly and productively. It is distinct from leading or controlling the conversation. Facilitation relies on fairly well-understood principles in human psychology and sociology, and when done well, can transform dysfunctional conversations or situations into healthy and constructive ones. In this workshop, I will present the importance of good facilitation, and teach some basic facilitation techniques. The participants will get to practice the techniques in small groups.
Expected outcomes
[edit]Participants will gain practical skills in facilitating discussions, based on presented techniques as well as exercises in small groups.
Duration (without Q&A)
[edit]- 240 minutes (4 hours)
(It's a lot, yes, but that's what it would take to both teach and practice in groups meaningfully. It worked well in Berlin.)
Specific requirements
[edit]Ideally, seating in a U-shape or circle, rather than classroom arrangement, to facilitate frequent group discussion.
Slides or further information
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