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* [https://www.brown.edu/about/administration/sheridan-center/teaching-learning/effective-classroom-practices/discussions-seminars/facilitating Facilitating Effective Group Discussions] - Brown University | * [https://www.brown.edu/about/administration/sheridan-center/teaching-learning/effective-classroom-practices/discussions-seminars/facilitating Facilitating Effective Group Discussions] - Brown University | ||
* [http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/resources Seeds for Change] (guides to consensus-based decision-making, virtual meeting facilitation, working in groups, making meetings more accessible, and more) | * [http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/resources Seeds for Change] (guides to consensus-based decision-making, virtual meeting facilitation, working in groups, making meetings more accessible, and more) | ||
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Revision as of 23:18, 22 November 2016
| “For interactive sessions to be impactful, they need to be well organized—not only with a clear activity in mind—but also with report-outs & follow through.” —Cathy Aster |
| “Make sure tasks have deadlines (reasonable ones), and set up regular conference calls to keep things rolling.” —Jody DeRidder |
We recommend the following set of general guidelines for group leaders. Past and present coordinators of our existing groups are also a great resource, and in our experience they are always eager to share. Do you admire what an existing DLF group has accomplished? Get in touch with leadership and ask how!
- Facilitator Tool Kit: A Guide for Helping Groups Get Results - University of Wisconsin Madison (PDF)
- Group Facilitation and Problem-Solving - Community Toolbox - University of Kansas
- Facilitating Effective Group Discussions - Brown University
- Seeds for Change (guides to consensus-based decision-making, virtual meeting facilitation, working in groups, making meetings more accessible, and more)
| “You will lose people along the way – don’t fret it. Focus on where the energy is, and keep the ball rolling by engaging the ones with the energy.” —Jody DeRidder |
Table of Contents
- About DLF and the Organizers' Toolkit
- Working with Team DLF
- General Facilitation and Goal-Setting
- Facilitating for Diversity and Inclusion
- Preventing and Managing Burnout
- Gathering Info/Building Enthusiasm
- Planning an In-Person Meetup
- Setting Up Year-Round Meetings
- Talking and Writing
- Organizing and Sharing Your Work