How can you design for self-awareness in LGF?

2 How to assess your own self-awareness?

Before you design for self-awareness in LGF, you need to assess your own level of self-awareness, and identify your strengths and areas for development. One way to do this is to use a self-assessment tool, such as the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI), which measures four domains of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Another way is to seek feedback from others, such as your peers, mentors, or coaches, who can offer you honest and constructive insights on your performance and impact as a facilitator.

4 How to facilitate self-awareness in LGF?

Designing for self-awareness in LGF is not enough; you need to facilitate it effectively, using your own self-awareness and emotional intelligence. To do this, be present and attentive to your own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Additionally, pay attention to the signals and cues from the participants, such as their body language, tone of voice, or facial expressions. Adjust your facilitation style to meet the needs of the group. Be curious and open-minded when asking questions and listening actively and empathically. Avoid making judgments or assumptions; instead, seek clarification and confirmation when needed. Be flexible and adaptive when dealing with unexpected situations that may arise during your LGF. Use your self-awareness and emotional intelligence to manage your reactions and help participants manage theirs. Be willing to change your plans or methods if they are not meeting the objectives of your LGF.

5 How to evaluate self-awareness in LGF?

Evaluating self-awareness in LGF is essential for measuring the outcomes and impacts, and for identifying areas for improvement. You can use various methods and tools to evaluate self-awareness, such as self-evaluation, feedback, and reflection. Self-evaluation can involve asking yourself and the participants to rate your own level of self-awareness before and after the LGF. Feedback can be collected by conducting interviews, focus groups, surveys, or polls. Reflection should be encouraged by asking questions that prompt you and the participants to think about your own strengths and weaknesses, achievements and challenges, insights and actions, and feedback and recommendations.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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