Comments on: A few thoughts on facilitating

By: Viv McWaters

Viv McWaters — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:29 +0000

Hi Gillian – I’d agree with all your points. My most telling insight was that the client had a greater need for ‘next steps’ than did the participants.

By: Gillian Hayman

Gillian Hayman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:39:53 +0000

Hi Viv
I was also involved recently in a similar workshop where information was provided and next steps were discussed. The group struggled with where to from here. I thought I would offer some thoughts as to why they struggled;
1. They came along to gather information, not necessarily to make decisions about the next steps.
2. There was a lot of complex & possibly threatening information delivered.
3. The group had come together for the first time that day and were from a large geographical area.
4. This was the start of a conversation or information gathering process and perhaps they were not ready for decisions just yet.
Although no solid next steps were identified, many converstaions just got started.

By: Parking Lot » Notes

Parking Lot » Notes — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:44:51 +0000

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