Facilitating Discussion
Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions. Learn about moderating a panel discussion, facilitating a brainstorming meeting, leading a problem solving discussion, handling challenging people during discussions, and helping a problem-solving group achieve a consensus.
1. The Panel Moderator
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28-30 minutes Optional time: 22 to 26 minutes |
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- Select a topic for a panel discussion
- Identify differing view points to be addressed by panelists
- Organise and moderate a panel discussion
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2. The Brainstorming Session
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31-33 minutes Optional time: 20-22 minutes |
| Objectives: |
- Select a problem for a brainstorming session for which you serve as a facilitator.
- Conduct a brainstorming sesion.
- Have participants reduce the list of ideas to the three best
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3. The Problem-Solving Discussion
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26-31 minutes Optional time: 19 to 23 minutes |
| Objectives: |
- Discuss the three ideas generated in Project 2
- Determine which one best resolves the problem
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4. Handling Challenging Situations
| Time: |
22-32 minutes Optional time: 12 to 21 minutes |
| Objectives: |
- Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise
- Serve as facilitator for the discussion
- Effectively handle any member’s behavioural problems that may interfere with the discussion
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5. Reaching a Consensus
| Time: |
31-37 minutes Optional time: 20 to 26 minutes |
| Objectives: |
- To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve
- As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus
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