Facilitation

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Facilitation means “to free from difficulties or obstacles; make easier, aid, assist.” Facilitation aims to make processes or discussions easier and more effective.

Publications

Using the Delphi Technique to Achieve Consensus: A Tool for Guiding Extension Programs

Laura A. Warner

The ability to achieve a group consensus may be critical during specific activities throughout an Extension professional’s career. For example, it may be important to identify an advisory committee’s highest priorities or a group of stakeholders’ most important programmatic needs. The Delphi method has been recognized as a suitable alternative to interviews and formal meetings in certain circumstances. This fact sheet provides an overview of the Delphi method and suggestions for using this technique to support Extension programming.

Building Coalitions: Communication/Developing Members

Muthusami Kumaran

To be effective and efficient, the members of a coalition need to understand important group processes. Using these will help the group work together and do more.

IFAS Leadership Development: Problem Solving in Groups

Muthusami Kumaran

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.