What are some best practices for ensuring diverse perspectives in facilitation sessions?

An example that works is sending out pre - session survey forms to identify which learning style training nominees prefer. This could help modify the training session in a way that caters to the audience. Assumption, imagine all learners learn by doing, then good to adjust the session that tends to have a higher ratio of practical learning as opposed to theoretical ILT format.

Interview the participants so that you understand the dynamics of the group. That way, you can determine the best approach/tool to engage them safely.

To ensure diverse perspectives in facilitation sessions, begin by intentionally inviting participants from various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Set clear ground rules that encourage respectful communication and ensure everyone feels heard. Incorporate diverse activities and exercises that cater to different learning styles and modes of expression. Rotate facilitators to bring in fresh viewpoints and approaches. Encourage active participation from all attendees, giving everyone equal opportunity to contribute ideas. Foster an inclusive environment where dissenting opinions are welcomed and valued. Lastly, regularly evaluate and adjust facilitation methods to continually improve inclusivity and representation.

Many facilitators have a habit of reacting or connecting with one part or or one section of their audience. I try and connect with everyone, if you've noticed Tony Robbins regularly walks down the stage and trues to connect with the audience in frint, in centre and those right behind.

Always set 'norms' (ground rules) at the start of the workshop. Keep them simple - be curious, be present, be considerate. These tend to cover the basics.

Engage people into the process as early as possible - let them be the part to work out the rules they'd like to follow. Even if you suggest prepared set of rules - ask all the participants if they're happy with that or would like to introduce some changes. The minimal input from every individual should be 'ok'.

Para promover a diversidade em reuni?es, é vital: - Interromper e gerenciar o tempo de fala: assegure um equilíbrio na participa??o, dando voz a todos de maneira justa. - Reconhecer vieses e priorizar vozes minoritárias: fa?a um esfor?o consciente para incluir e dar destaque a grupos frequentemente marginalizados. - Anunciar inten??es de inclus?o desde o início: estabele?a claramente o compromisso com a inclus?o, preparando o terreno para uma dinamica respeitosa. - Encorajar a partilha de perspectivas diversas: valorize e solicite ativamente a contribui??o de diferentes pontos de vista para enriquecer a discuss?o. Essas a??es ajudam a criar um ambiente inclusivo e produtivo n?o só no discurso, mas na prática.

A very simple way to encourage multiple perspectives during facilitation is to use the language of grace: 1. Choose your words intentionally, focusing on respectful language. 2. Communicate calmly and listen actively. 3. Show appreciation for all contributions. 4. Practice empathy and express gratitude. My following these simple steps, others will follow your lead. You'll be able to cultivate a positive and productive environment for yourself and those in your sessions.

As a facilitator, have simple, neutral & open-ended questions in your back pocket to help balance a group and invite diverse perspectives in. Questions for Inviting New Ideas: ??"Is there another way of looking at this?" ??"Would someone play opposing view for a few minutes?" ??"What are we missing?" ??"Does anyone have a different point of view to share?" ??"What might an outsider/ stakeholder/ customer say that we're not considering?" ??"Who feels differently?" Disagreement is not dysfunctional. It's necessary for creating great ideas. As a facilitator, make disagreeing easier to make the group better.

Parece algo simples, mas é de grande relevancia - a mesa da reuni?o n?o pode ser retangular, ou quadrada, mas circular, a inten??o é de buscar a igualdade, assim como o equilíbrio, a mesa circular n?o estabelece quem é o primeiro - outro fator s?o as cores do ambiente, deve ser neutro, ou cores próxima de quem é excluído, é uma maneira de se aproximar de quem é excluído.

At the end of the meeting, I simply ask, what’s one thing I can do next time to make the meeting/event, better. Listen and implement!

Here is my favorite strategy to encourage Diverse Perspectives during a Facilitation Session. Let's say it is a Facilitation Session on Team Work. 1] I ask all participants to come up with the top 3 Challenges they are facing currently. 2] Then we do a brainstorming on the possible Root Causes for them. 4] I then divide the entire group into 2-4 teams and each team is to come up with 5 best solutions that can be implemented to meet these challenges. 5] Once the activity is done. I have 10-20 possible Solutions. 6] Finally there is a face-off between teams, where each team has to convince or get convinced on the top 5 best ideas. By the end of the session, we have achieved Results, acceptable to all, through Diverse Perspectives.