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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• If you want to hear or be heard, check the acoustics

  Published on March 6, 2014
  “I love hearing my audience breathe.” - Adele

• Transparency starts by treating speakers fairly in meetings

  Published on November 17, 2013
  Well-managed local units of government work hard to maintain government transparency. By being open and transparent, they present a more favorable view of government to those that fund it through special assessments and general property taxes.

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Empower

  Published on September 18, 2017
  How can local and county governments better engage the public in decision-making processes?

• Voting procedures: Part 1

  Published on December 1, 2015
  Voting defined for better understanding of parliamentary procedure.

• Knowing your conflict-resolution role

  Published on October 3, 2012
  Will you be a mediator, arbitrator or facilitator? Explore the differences between these roles.

• The three major roles in a board meeting: Part 1

  Published on August 7, 2014
  A good chairperson knows the leader plays a supporting role and does not always have to be the star.

• If you are going to have a meeting, have a reason!

  Published on October 8, 2013
  When participants know the overall purpose of a meeting they have been invited to attend, when they know where they fit into an overall plan, then they are more likely to be helpful and engaged.

• 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.

• Exercise at work: Is it possible and what are the benefits?

  Published on August 25, 2014
  Small changes to an everyday routine at work can have major benefits when it comes to being healthy and improving work performance.

• Building a board -- Part 2

  Published on April 26, 2013
  Strengthening boards lead to more effective meetings.

• Taming the meeting beast

  Published on March 20, 2012
  Step-by-step Instructions for planning effective meetings.

• Dr. Scott Reed discusses the future of Extension.

  Published on January 2, 2018
  What all organizations can learn as we move forward.

• Can a guest participate in meetings?

  Published on December 22, 2015
  Clearing up questions about who can participate fully when not a member.

• Flexibility and creativity is crucial in meeting facilitation

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Agendas are helpful, but what do you do when the meeting goes off script?

• Reenergize, restructure and rebuild your board, team or group

  Published on March 8, 2013
  Many existing community boards, teams or groups are losing members and facing apathy. Other organizational entities may be seeking tips to increase their membership or more effectively run their meetings.

• Focus Groups Generate Valuable Information: Part 1

  Published on June 17, 2013
  A closer look at the dynamics of focus group processes.

• Workforce skills for Michigan residents in the 21st century: Part 1

  Published on March 31, 2014
  Educators partner together to develop and deliver programs targeted at building interpersonal skills, a workforce skill highly sought out in the 21st century.

• What are verbal skills and why are they important?

  Published on December 19, 2013
  Strong verbal skills will help to encourage essential discussion, whether in the conference room or in your living room.

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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.

• How to be successful with your New Year’s Resolution

  Published on December 18, 2012
  Forget willpower – reaching your goal means retraining your brain to form new habits.