Facilitative Leadership Sabrina Freewynn 971 673 1121 Sabrina

Facilitative Leadership Sabrina Freewynn 971 -673 -1121 Sabrina. l. freewynn@state. or. us

Credits The Group Facilitation Method being introduced today is from Technology of Participation developed by the Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA. Today’s session is intended as an introduction to one tool. To learn more or be trained in this technique and other facilitation tools, explore www. ica-usa. org.

Objectives for Today • Rational Objectives: – Participants will have an introduction to a facilitation method called Focused Conversation – Participants will understand practice the Focused Conversation methodology • Experiential Objectives: – Participants will be intrigued with the methods and feel prepared to try them out – Participants will feel more confident in leading group discussions

Warm up Exercise: Instructions 1. Pair up 2. Select who will be the speaker and who will be the listener first 3. The speaker shares whatever they want to talk about – absolutely no judgment 4. The listener only listens. No comments, no questions, no speaking. Just attentive listening 5. After two minutes, switch roles. • • Sabrina will time the exercise – you don’t need to watch the clock Everything is confidential

Leadership styles Hierarchical Leader Facilitative Leader • • • Uses the power of the group’s diversity • Knows methods • Seeks decisions the group will own and implement • Relies on group ability Top down authority Knows what to do Seeks the “right” decision Relies on individual ability, charisma and expertise

Hero Video example http: //smokefreeoregon. com/oregonians/

Focused Conversation: ORID O Objective R Reflective I Interpretive D Decisional

Walking through the tool • Rational Objective: The intent or practical goal of the conversation • Experiential Objective: The inner impact and the overall experience of the conversation on the group • Opening: Welcome, context • Closing: Appreciate the group, next steps

O Objective • • • What? Facts, sensory impressions, information Meant to engage the five senses and wake up the group Invites participation Gets everyone on the same page Example questions: – – What topics did we cover last month? What words or phrases do you remember from the presentation? What does this policy propose? What images did you see in the video?

R Reflective • • • The Gut Personal reactions, association, emotions, images Elicits and acknowledges imagination, intuition, emotions Opens both positive and negative statements Example questions: – How did you feel when the policy was adopted? What was the biggest challenge you faced getting there? – When have you been involved in a similar situation? – What are the most difficult parts of your job? What are the most rewarding? – If you picked an image to represent today, what would it be?

I Interpretive • • • So What? Meaning, values, significance, purpose, implications Asks for sharing of experiences and meanings Builds collective consciousness and shared awareness Identifies available options and possibilities Example questions: – – – How have other communities dealt with these issues? What are some of the important decisions we will have to make? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this approach? What values do you see in these guidelines? What insights did we gain from the discussions with decision makers?

D Decisional • • • Now What? Resolution, action, decisions, choices, next steps Draws out the deeper meaning from the participants Makes conversation meaningful and relevant Exposes individual and group choice Example questions: – – What will this mean for the health of our community? What are our next steps? What resources do you need? What changes do we need to make to this policy so that it will gain support? – Who will work with me to develop the presentation?

Practice Exercise On your own (15 minutes): • Pick a topic • Write rational and experiential objectives • Brainstorm questions using sticky notes • Put your questions in ORID order In pairs (15 minutes): • Read through each facilitated conversation and give each other feedback on objectives, questions, and structure • Add or subtract questions if helpful

Debrief and Questions

Thank you!