BASIC FACILITATION

AND DEMONSTRATION
PREPARED BY: PRINCESS KEITH DOMINGO
 FACILITATION SKILLS
Facilitation skills- the ability to guide and manage group processes effectively.

A facilitator helps ensure that discussions, meetings, or workshops run smoothly, encouraging
participation, collaboration, and reaching desired outcomes.

Demonstration involves showcasing a process, activity, or skill to others for educational or illustrative
purposes.

IMPORTANCE OF FACILITATION SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATION

-Enhanced Communication:
-Collaboration and Team Building
-Conflict Resolution
-Increased Productivity
-Adaptability
ESSENTIAL
FACILITATION
SKILLS
 ACTIVE LISTENING
Actively focusing, understanding, and responding to a speaker, demonstrating genuine
engagement and interest.

Importance of Active Listening in Facilitation

● Enhanced Understanding:
● Building Trust
● Conflict Resolution:
● Improved Decision-Making

Tips and Examples of Active Listening:

● Maintain Eye Contact

● Paraphrase and Reflect
● Ask Clarifying Questions
● Avoid Interrupting
 EMPATHY

Empathy helps facilitators connect with participants, fostering an environment of

understanding and trust.

Role of Empathy in Understanding Participants' Perspectives:

● Improved Communication
● Increased Participant Engagement

● Examples of Expressing Empathy as a Facilitator:

● Acknowledge Emotions:
● Validate Concerns
● Reflect Emotions
 COMMUNICATION

Clear and effective communication is crucial for guiding group discussions,

ensuring understanding, and facilitating collaboration.

Emphasizing the Need for Clear and Concise Communication in Facilitation:

● Prevents Misunderstandings
● Facilitates Efficient Decision-Making
● Establishes a Common Understanding

Strategies for Fostering Open Communication Within a Group:

● Encourage Participation
● Establish Ground Rules
 ADAPTABILITY

Adaptability allows facilitators to tailor their methods to diverse group dynamics, ensuring
flexibility and responsiveness.

Importance of Adaptability in Different Group Dynamics:

● Responding to Changing Needs

● Increased Effectiveness

Examples of Adapting Facilitation Style Based on Participants' Needs:

● Varied Communication Styles

● Flexibility in Agenda
 CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Essential for maintaining a positive group atmosphere, addressing conflicts,
and guiding participants toward mutually agreeable solutions.

Various Techniques for Resolving Conflicts During Facilitation:

Active Listening
Mediation
Finding Common Ground

Examples and Scenarios for Clarity:

● Technique: Clarification - Ask participants to rephrase or provide

additional details to ensure understanding.
 FACILITATING
DEMONSTRATION
FACILITATING DEMONSTRATION

● INTRODUCTION

● SET THE SCENE

● SELECT PARTICIPANTS

● DEMONSTRATION

● DEBRIEF

● APPLICATION

● CONCLUSION
 DEMONSTRATION SKILLS

● CLARITY OF EXPLANATION

● ENGAGEMENT WITH AUDIENCE

● DEMONSTRATE SETP-BY-STEP

● USE OF VISUAL AIDS

● PROVIDE CONTEXT

● REINFORCE KEY POINTS

● EVALUATE UNDERSTANDING
 BENEFITS OF
FACILITATION
AND
DEMONSTRATION
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE FACILITATION AND DEMONSTRATION

● CLEAR UNDERSTANDING

● INCREASED ENGAGEMENT

● IMPROVED RETENTION

● APPLICATION OF SKILLS

● ENHANCED CONFIDENCE
 THANK
YOU FOR
LISTENING!