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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

Conducting Productive Team Meetings

Carrie N. Baker, Matthew Gold, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Rachel Biderman

This publication outlines tips and strategies for team leaders running meetings. Written by Carrie N. Baker, Matthew Gold, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Rachel Biderman, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2024.

Team Structures and Workflow Patterns

Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw

Teams are commonly used in the workplace and organizations to effectively manage complex or large projects that require input from multiple individuals. This publication introduces different types of team structures, highlighting how member roles and leadership within the team are organized. Additionally, different types of workflow patterns that may occur in teams and groups are described. Written by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

IFAS Leadership Development: The Most Important Jobs—The Group Leader and the Group Member

Muthusami Kumaran

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

IFAS Leadership Development: Have a Good Group

Muthusami Kumaran

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

Leading Teams #7: Adjourning

Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw

As a part of the Leading Teams series, this article reviews the fifth and final stage of group development: the adjourning stage. An overview of recommendations for performance evaluations and rewards systems is provided. Additionally, the importance of investing time in the adjourning stage and ways to start a new project after the completion of the original team project are described. Written by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2025.