Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2017/Programme/Submission/Facilitation Skills for Humans
Title of your proposal[edit]
Facilitation Skills for Humans
Name(s) and/or username(s)[edit]
- Asaf Bartov, Asaf (WMF) (Ijon)
- Wikimedia Foundation
Topic[edit]
- Conflict resolution + Community health
Type of submission (Please choose one)[edit]
- Workshop (work in groups)
Summary[edit]
Facilitation is a set of practices and a role that concerns itself with assisting (usually goal-oriented) conversations run smoothly and productively. It is distinct from leading or controlling the conversation. Facilitation relies on fairly well-understood principles in human psychology and sociology, and when done well, can transform dysfunctional conversations or situations into healthy and constructive ones. In this workshop, I will present the importance of good facilitation, and teach some basic facilitation techniques. The participants will get to practice the techniques in small groups.
Expected outcomes[edit]
Participants will gain practical skills in facilitating discussions, based on presented techniques as well as exercises in small groups.
Duration (without Q&A)[edit]
- 240 minutes (4 hours)
(It's a lot, yes, but that's what it would take to both teach and practice in groups meaningfully. It worked well in Berlin.)
Specific requirements[edit]
Ideally, seating in a U-shape or circle, rather than classroom arrangement, to facilitate frequent group discussion.
Slides or further information[edit]
