Be a FACILITATOR

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.