Facilitator Qualities Every facilitator or presenter is unique

Facilitator Qualities

• Every facilitator or presenter is unique. • There will always be room to better express ones knowledge, skill or passion • Everyone’s style has a place The art is to adapt the natural qualities of that style to fit the circumstances, environment and audience needs

In your own Experience • Worst Facilitator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. • Best Facilitator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Some Philosophical Questions As a facilitator, is it important for you to express your philosophy during your presentation or is it more correct to remain neutral? If you remain neutral are you able to give valid opinions? If you express your philosophy during the workshop, does that inhibit the individual growth of others at the workshop? In small groups discuss what you believe to be the best approach to this issue…. .

What is Leadership? In small groups discuss the effective qualities and style of the 3 world leaders below;

Leadership Style In small groups, you are to present a 1 minute presentation to the whole group using one of 3 basic leadership styles. The topic is: ‘HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA’. Basic Leadership Styles; Submissive, Co-operative, Dictator Keep in mind, Most workshops are indoors. In many circumstances facilitators don’t have the opportunity to get people to actively perform the exercise. ( i. e a presentation on rowing technique may not involve actual rowing)

Leadership Style Outcomes

Questions Can anyone think of examples where three different styles of leadership shown in the last slide might be used to facilitate a workshop? What style of leadership is most commonly used to give a presentation?

What Attributes do Facilitators Need? Learning principles Listening Empathy Learning styles Observation (body lang) Self awareness People EQ Workshop design Non-judgemental Coaching principles Time management Honesty Leadership styles Providing feedback Transparent Facilitation competencies Presentation skills Supportive Tools, tricks of the trade Self awareness Passionate Use of technology Confident/charismatic Facilitation of learning Fair and objective Modelling best practise Learner centred philosophy

Discussion If you were to choose one attribute that is most important, what would it be? What about in the following situations? : • Conflict resolution • Working with a small group of experts • Giving a presentation on specific skills

Balance

Two Attitudes Towards Creating Learning “I know how to do it, if I show them how to do it they will be able to complete the task”. “I know how to do it, but I would rather give them the skills to find their own way to do it”.

Presenter vs Facilitator

When Facilitating or Designing a Workshop, Whose Needs are Most Important? • Is it your needs as the presenter/facilitator? • Is it the people (coaches) who are attending the workshop? • Is it the athlete who the coach will teach?

In Summary 1. What is the role of a facilitator? 2. Do facilitators really need many skills and attributes or is their role to present information and ask probing questions? 3. What are the key areas you have identified for your own further personal development as a facilitator?