Facilitating Discussions and Activities:
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Use to garner deeper thinking and insights from attendees
Facilitate attendees’ their learning using
Identify any challenges or obstacles encountered during the session and propose solutions for addressing them during and in feedback for future sessions
Share insights or observations on emerging themes, patterns, or areas of consensus from the discussions (weaving the ‘golden thread’)
Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment between the session outcomes and the WG’s objectives.
Allocate specific time slots for each agenda item and keep discussions within these limits to cover all planned topics. Use timers for activities and gently steer conversations back on track if they diverge significantly from the topic at hand.
Create an environment where all participants feel comfortable contributing. Use techniques such as round-robin (everyone takes turns speaking), calling on quieter members directly (if they seem comfortable), and utilizing digital platforms for anonymous contributions.
Keywords typed by attendees into the workshop survey (eg mentimeter) to create a visualizing ongoing discussions and reflections
Monitor discussions to ensure that all voices are heard. Gently intervene if someone dominates the conversation, and encourage quieter participants by asking for their opinions directly or through post-activity reflections.
Summarize key points regularly to keep discussions focused and ensure clarity. Use visual aids like whiteboards or shared documents to map out ideas and connections, making the discussion tangible and easier to follow.