Dynamic Facilitation

Topics: Strategies for facilitating engaging and effective meetings, and how to address challenging facilitation scenarios both online and in person.

Description: Making decisions as a group is one of the core functions of a coalition. However, this involves managing different personalities in the room and troubleshooting challenges as they come up. Mastering dynamic facilitation means you can feel the pulse of the group and guide the conversation to productive decision-making. This training will provide a brief introduction to elements of good facilitation and how to navigate difficult facilitation scenarios. The trainers will cover both online and in-person facilitation tips.  

Audience: Coalition members and leaders, public health professionals, and community advocates who are new to facilitating meetings.

Trainer: Gina San Inocencio, Health Resources in Action

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Identify the basic elements of dynamic facilitation. 
2. Learn promising practices for facilitating group meetings across locations and platforms. 
3. Identify strategies for overcoming difficult facilitation situations. 

MA DPH Coalition Criteria Addressed:

1. Defined leadership, e.g., a lead organization or lead volunteer structure. 
2. Statement of purpose and shared activities. 
3. Defined structure for strategic planning and decision-making. 
4. Participation from key stakeholders (individuals and organizations that have a vested stake or interest in a program or policy initiative, e.g., it will impact them directly). 

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