Discussion Protocol

Discussion Facilitation Protocol

  1. All team members should have a part in facilitating the discussion.
  2. Questions should provoke higher level thinking and make connections.
  3. Facilitators should remain aware of time and moved the discussion along so that there is equal time for all questions & discussion ends on time.
  4. Facilitators should take charge of the discussion in a manner that is not bossy, but keeps the discussion moving smoothly.
  5. Facilitators should respectfully attempt to include all audience members - invite individuals to contribute, do not try to force them.
  6. Facilitators should ask for clarification in a professional manner when audience comments are not understood.
DON'T FORGET:
  • TO USE THE MICROPHONES
  • EVERYONE RECEIVES A GRADE FOR PARTICIPATION