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Chapter One: Understanding Facilitation > Facilitation Tools
Facilitation Tools
As a facilitator you’ll have an extensive set of tools at your disposal. These tools fall into two categories: the Core Practices and the Process Tools.
The Core Practices, which are rooted in the manner, style, and behavior of the facilitator, include:
- Staying Neutral
- Listening Actively
- Asking Questions
- Paraphrasing Continuously
- Summarizing Discussions
- Recording Ideas
- Synthesizing Ideas
- Keeping on Track
- Testing Assumptions
- Managing the Climate
Facilitation has a rich set of tools and techniques.
The Process Tools, which are structured activities that provide a clear sequence of steps, include:
- Visioning
- Force-Field Analysi:
- Brainstorming
- Priority Setting
- Surveys
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Gap Analysis
- Decision Grids
- Systematic Problem Solving
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