6 qualities of a great design facilitator

6 qualities of a great design facilitator

Graphic Facilitation

Expand Thinking Levels

Heightens understanding of key themes

Build ideas from many vintage points

Increases clarity and comprehension

Equips participants with a `cool-deliverable`

GOOD LISTENER

Facilitating is about listening to the conversation that is going on around you & using this to give everyone a voice.

There are two types of facilitators:

• Part of a group
• Facilitator of a group

EMPATHETIC

You will interact with a diverse range of people and personalities. Some of these people and personalities need your support more than others.

ENTHUSIASTI

• The facilitator needs to be the source of this momentum,from start to finish.
• Creating and maintaining the energy of a session
• Especially true for sessions that span hours, or even days.

PATIENT

Getting to the heart of an issue, or problem space, takes time.

A proficient facilitator does not rush participants to a solution or resolution too fast.

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE

Leading is taking the reins and potentially pushing participants in a single direction.

Directing encourages the participants to move in a direction that makes sense to them.

DIPLOMATIC

• Facilitators need to manage difficult situations appropriately and maintain a safe and positive environment for all participants.