Role Of Action Learning FacilitatorThe role of Action Learning Facilitator is to manage the smooth running of the set, help the set develop ground rules for working together, develop members questioning, listening and reflection skills and ensure that the process, timings, principles of action learning and ground rules are adhered to. Ideally the facilitator will not be involved in the questioning process so can focus on managing the process, although there may be times when it is appropriate that they also take on the role of set member to model the skills or to bolster numbers if the set is low in numbers. A facilitator should be able to posses good ‘process’ skills, in other words be able to manage the action learning process, notice when it is not being kept to and bring members back on track. The facilitator should be able to spot and effectively manage any members who contribute little or conversely dominate the set or are disruptive. Facilitators ideally should be trained in facilitation or coaching skills and should have the ability to develop the skills of set members to ask effective questions, give and receive effective feedback and listen. In the early stages of running a set new to action learning a trained facilitator should take this role. However as the set matures and members develop their skills and get used to working with one another then other set members may start to develop their own facilitation skills so they can assume this role. Further Reading Action Learning: A Practical Guide for Managers See Also:- Action Learning And Group Coaching
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