MSU Extension Facilitation

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  Facilitation

  A facilitator is someone who helps a group of people understand common objectives and assists in planning and achieving objectives without taking a position in the discussion. Facilitators can help those groups come to a consensus on their best ideas.

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• What did you say? - The Importance of being an active listener

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Tools to increase your active listening skills.

• Steps to building a successful team: Part 5

  Published on December 30, 2013
  The fifth step: inattention to results.

• Local governments work collaboratively – and for good reason

  Published on September 20, 2012
  Many local governments in Michigan work together. There are solid reasons why this trend will continue.

• Industry, government, and MSU Extension collaborate on improving brownfield regulation

  Published on March 27, 2012
  Michigan’s cities contain thousands of contaminated properties awaiting clean-up and redevelopment. Multiple factors have stalled numerous clean-ups and left redevelopment in limbo.

• Design charrette helps Alpena move ahead with plaza project

  Published on December 31, 2012
  Design Charrettes are an excellent tool for engaging stakeholders to address development challenges. Alpena is an example of a Michigan city using this process to design a new downtown plaza.

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  Public hearing is not only way to involve the public

  Published on December 18, 2019
  There are many ways to effectively involve the public beyond the public hearing.

• Forming community partnerships to identify economic development opportunities

  Published on October 1, 2017
  This Michigan State University Extension program is providing the essential leadership and organizational training that will allow communities to come together.

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  Community Supported Agriculture – The perfect gift

  Published on December 24, 2016
  Gifting a share in a local CSA farm provides friends and loved ones with a season of nature's bounty and supports a local business.

• The mood elevator

  Published on June 25, 2015
  If we are not aware of how moods work, we can get stuck in the basement too often.

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Consult

  Published on August 10, 2017
  How can the public engage in government decision making outside of public comment at open meetings?

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  Why mingle with trail-makers?

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community.

• Sticky Wall can help groups brainstorm

  Published on December 11, 2018
  Sticky Wall is a facilitation tool that groups can use in various ways to develop many ideas.

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  LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region

  Published on November 9, 2016
  Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties.

• Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 2

  Published on December 18, 2015
  Plan implementation occurs one bite at a time.

• Otsego County Community and Economic Development Network

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Several Otsego County organizations start network to work together for strategic growth and quality of life

• Explore effective listening

  Published on September 24, 2012
  When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation.

• Facilitative leaders build committed organizations

  Published on February 9, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension's Facilitative Leadership workshop provides hands-on opportunities to learn more about how to become the kind of leader that builds and empowers groups, organizations and businesses.

• Feedback for success

  Published on November 28, 2017
  Giving and receiving feedback for positive outcomes.

• Cooperative boards need cash monitoring tools

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Cooperative boards should have policies in place that enable them to keep track of how the current assets of the organization are being utilized.

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  Dot voting tips

  Published on January 3, 2019
  An easy and quick way to calculate how many dots to use for best results.