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Submitted by jon on Wed, 2005-12-07 06:01.
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Group facilitation methods: Openings
Identification
Level of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
A simple and quick opening introductions
Used as component of:
Useful for any workshop or course when time needs to be controlled.
Optimal amount of time needed:
15 - 30 minutesHowto
Level of participation:
highLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
No specific skills requiredSetting and Materials:
NoneResources Needed:
NonePre-Work Required:
Think through the question if a variation is usedProcedures:
Go round the group quickly --"name and where you're coming from?: You can ask for a metaphor such as an animal or a weather condition for variety.
Follow-Up Required:
NoneHow flexible is the process?:
veryBackground
Developer:
D. HowickDerived from:
Jo Nelson's list of Meeting Tools (see downloads)Selected publications:
References:
Howick, D. (2002). The New Compleat Facilitator: A Handbook for Facilitators (Spiral-Bound) 2nd ed., Madison Wisconsin: Howick Associates p. 35
License Model:
Open
