Facilitator Responsibilities
Before the event:
• Register by the cut-off date on the DeSoto Dining and Dialogue web site.
• Attend mandatory training session.
• Familiarize yourself with materials and guidelines before the event
• Discuss with assigned host the flow of the evening and each person’s responsibilities
Night of the event:
• Create an emotionally safe environment for the host and participants so that everyone is encouraged to share honestly and
openly.
• Present the purpose and action steps for the evening
• Enforce the “no interruption” policy
• Manage the timing of the evening ensuring that the dinner is concluded by 9:30 p.m.
• Lead icebreaker discussion and transition to “questions”.
• Lead session closing and feedback gathering. | 
