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Need A Facilitator?
Some groups and teams have the skills required within the group to operate effectively. But there are many other cases where it makes sense to bring in a professional facilitator.
When Should You Use A Facilitator
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Cross Functional Groups. A cross organizational group is formed to develop a plan or address a specific issue and
there is no one leader to manage the process. An independent facilitator that can manage the process will ensure that the team works together well to achieve its purpose.
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Content not Process. The group needs all team members to focus on business content not managing the process of designing and facilitating an effective meeting.
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Intervention. Changes in the business environment mean that an intervention needs to happen within the group. This intervention requires a higher level of facilitation skills then is currently within the group.
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Challenging Group Dynamics The
group needs to needs support to keep them focused and on track, to deal with difficult personalities and dysfunctional behavior, to build consensus when people disagree, and to ensure that full commitment is gained for follow through.
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Vested Interests. The leader of the
group is strongly vested in a particular position, but wants to be
open to other alternatives
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Critical
Results.
If the results of the meeting are critical to the success of
the enterprise, and there are many strong opinions, and the need for
creative thinking and alignment of execution.
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Lack
of Facilitation Expertise. If there is a lack of experience or
expertise in managing groups.
Often an "outside " consultant is the best way to manage
meetings to ensure that the discussion is focused, creative, objective and
that there is follow through on agreed actions.
If you would like to discuss using a
facilitator at your next meeting please call
949-429-8137 or email info@leadinginsight.com
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