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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• School Employee Wellness Series: Identify a leader or leaders

  Published on December 19, 2014
  School employees can make a difference in the health of students through leading by example.

• Brainstorming is divergent thinking!

  Published on October 24, 2013
  Brainstorming is about broadening the base not tightening the screws. The goal is to generate many different ideas over a short period of time without evaluation, criticism or commentary.

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  Mind maps: A brainstorm of success

  Published on December 16, 2014
  The mind map is a useful tool to visually engage in meeting process.

• Understanding interests is key to building relationships

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Whether you are working in the public or private sector, building strong, positive relationships is critical to success.

• Not another meeting!

  Published on December 27, 2012
  Make your next meeting more productive and less time consuming.

• How to identify and approach private funders

  Published on December 22, 2014
  When developing large scale community projects, often it is necessary to secure significant funds from corporate, community or private family foundations. Knowing how to identify and prepare for the first meeting with potential funders is critical.

• Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 1

  Published on December 18, 2015
  As the saying goes, it is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time.

• Techniques of successful facilitators: Minor, yet major, things to remember

  Published on January 9, 2013
  Managing meeting mechanics will help achieve intended outcomes. Explore techniques and suggestions that lead to effective facilitation.

• Cooperative board responsibilities: Focus on governance

  Published on February 7, 2013
  The role of a cooperative board is to protect and make the most of the assets of the cooperative.

• Facilitated discussion adds value to conference learning experience

  Published on October 30, 2013
  Talking with other participants about educational content while the material is still fresh in mind helps develop later application of that content to the participant’s work.

• Launching a Community Leadership Program

  Published on April 10, 2017
  A few basic items are essential when considering the creation of a leadership series or process.

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  Conflict can be resolved if opposing positions and interests are clearly understood.

  Published on December 10, 2019
  Using “both/and” thinking can move parties toward solutions.

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  What does “collaboration” really mean?

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Understanding the collaborative process can help address complex natural resource issues.

• Does conflict ever feel smooth?

  Published on November 28, 2014
  Learning how to manage conflict can reduce employer costs and increase employee satisfaction – conflict training can make conflict situations less intimidating.

• Proper preparation and a positive approach can help you lead a “good meeting”

  Published on November 30, 2012
  Effective meetings follow a basic structure which includes having a clear purpose, shared discussion and support for decisions from all participants.

• Public comment made simple: Part 2

  Published on April 29, 2016
  Easy rules to follow to make public comment go smoothly in public meetings.

• How to effectively manage the talkative and silent members of a group

  Published on December 18, 2018
  How to effectively manage the talkative and silent members of a group.

• The Board has hired an Executive Director – who makes decisions now for the organization?

  Published on December 31, 2013
  In order to work effectively, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director need to understand and support the responsibilities of both roles.

• Steps to building a successful team: Part 4

  Published on October 17, 2013
  The fourth step: embracing accountability.

• Initiators, critics and go-betweens

  Published on December 16, 2014
  Balancing informal roles to make meetings work.