7. Facilitation Micro-Skills: A.C.T.S. A cknowledge what people say C larify to sort out their thoughts, elaborate, rephrase T ai-chi to transfer focus in the group S ummarise to close the discussion
8. Traits of a Good Facilitator Your Behaviour What it Reflects Impact on Group Smile, make eye contact, keen to know every member Approachability Better rapport, sense of belonging Sure of what to do, resourceful Confidence, well-informed Security, feel safe, participative Firm, express expectations clearly, address misbehaviour (with respect) Calm, caring, strong Disciplined, cooperative Show concern for students’ welfare Caring Feel safe, better rapport Cooperates & collaborates with other leaders Team spirit, fun-loving, enthusiasm, role model Cooperative, united, enthusiastic Know and acknowledge each member’s strength Caring, sincere, observant United, sense of belonging
11. Group Emphasis on collaboration & interaction between group & the individual Society To bring about change for the common good Individual Development of personal qualities, self-awareness, personal values Training Experimental Reflection Coaching
14. Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching. A leader is a dealer in hope. I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people. Leadership is not seen as a position, it is a way of living and leading one’s own life.
15. It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself. A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its original dimensions. The end.