1. Facilitating a Committee
Identify what needs to be accomplished
Choose a place and time
Design an agenda
Strategy for each agenda item
Send participants information
Check to see that participants have read information

2. Facilitating a Committee (cont)
Participant buy-in for agenda and meeting
Introduce each agenda item
Encourage focused discussion
Intervene to bring discussion back on track and to a conclusion
Summarize points of agreement
Summarize points of disagreement

3. Facilitating a Committee (cont)
Remind each person of responsibility for an assigned action item
Ask participants to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Set time and place for next meeting if required