Building Effective Collaboration Through Facilitation Gordon Amerson, Ed.D. Director - Human Resources
Background A little about me…
Framing our Conversation Cluster Schools Professional Learning Communities Linked Learning
Introduction to Facilitation Why is facilitation important?
6 Circle Model
Outcomes Rational - To share the nuts and bolts of facilitation and facilitation strategies that can assist in strengthening relationships and teams throughout our district. Experiential - To create a call to action where all participants internalize the importance of utilizing effective facilitation strategies in their meetings and classrooms.
6 Circle Model
Why??? Change and growth are two very challenging issues within an organization and facilitation strategies can support moving the organization
Two Crucial Points Perceptual Positions Points of Focus
Conversation Process: Discussion Method Developed by the Institute of Cultural Affairs The purpose is to move a group through team development It is designed to “break the ice” and prepare group to “go deep” on a topic
Three “Sure Fire” Strategies to Move Forward After Action Review Confidence Line Crumple and Toss
Concluding Thoughts, Comments, or Questions
Great Resources - Neuro Linguistic Programming. This site has great resources on change behavior, facilitation techniques & strategies Steve Zuieback web resources are key resources being utilized by our district leaders
Thank you!