Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2018/Programme/Submission/Facilitation Skills Workshop
Title of your proposal[edit]
Name(s) and/or username(s)[edit]
- Asaf Bartov, Asaf (WMF)
- Senior program officer, Wikimedia Foundation
Topic[edit]
- Strategic discussions:
- Attracting new editors and creating comfortable conditions for them.
- Gender gap.
- Capacity development:
- Encouragement of new editors.
- Conflict resolution.
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]
Duration (without Q&A)[edit]
200 minutes
Specific requirements[edit]
Slides or further information[edit]
