Facilitating workshops and group discussions
A well-run workshop produces ideas and engages people better than an ordinary meeting. The facilitator does not share their own opinions, but guides the discussion so that the group reaches its goal.
You will need
- A clear goal and schedule
- Sticky notes, markers and wall space, or a digital whiteboard
- A room or an online meeting link
- About 1 hour for preparation
Steps
Define the goal
Write one sentence describing what will be ready at the end of the workshop, for example “Three suggestions for improving induction.” State the goal in the invitation.
Plan the schedule
Open and agree on ground rules
Generate ideas alone first
Use pair discussion
Group and prioritise
Stick to the schedule
Agree on next steps
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