A short assessment to gauge your facilitation skills.
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Question 1 of 16
I understand the difference between facilitation and presentation
Not really
Somewhat
I get the difference
I practice different approaches for facilitation and presentation
Question 2 of 16
I involve participants in establishing and maintaining a learning environment.
Not sure about this
I sometimes achieve this
I'm confident in this area
I'm an expert in this area! And, I could teach others a thing or two!
Question 3 of 16
I use opening (warm-up) activities to gain participant involvement.
Not sure, never done this
I've done this once or twice
I'm an expert in this area, and think of new and creative ways to warm up my audience!
Question 4 of 16
I provide effective feedback to participants regarding their participation
Never
I sometimes do this, but not confident in this area
I do this fairly often, with good results
I'm an expert here!
Question 5 of 16
I effectively paraphrase or restate participants’ questions, comments, and observations in an effort to make sure I (and the other learners) understand.
I have not done this
I've done this on occasion, but not confident in my abilities to do it consistently
I'm an expert at this!
Question 6 of 16
I effectively use various questioning techniques.
I've done this but not confident in this area
I'm an expert in this area!
Question 7 of 16
I effectively use my voice (tone, projection, inflection), gestures, and eye contact.
I am not aware of this as a facilitation skill
I have tried to vary this but not confident
Question 8 of 16
I am able to accurately observe non-verbal signals during group sessions.
Not sure I ever do this
I have tired this once or twice, but not confident in this area
Question 9 of 16
I manage group interaction, draw in quiet participants, and manage participants who try to monopolize the interaction.
Question 10 of 16
I effectively mediate conflicts among participants and use it to foster learning and enhance understanding.
I have done this once or twice but not confident in the outcome
Question 11 of 16
I understand and recognize the phases of group development and common group dynamics.
I'm not confident in this area
Question 12 of 16
I effectively encourage group problem-solving and know how to use problem-solving tools (e.g., brainstorming, multi-voting and others).
I've tried these approaches, but not confident in the outcomes
Question 13 of 16
I am able to remain neutral on content issues and respond objectively to all participants’ points of view.
I have not experienced this
Question 14 of 16
I understand the role of an Agile Facilitator and the balancing act between neutrality and upholding the values of agile
Not really - I don't understand the distinction
Average Ability in this area
I'm fairly confident in my knowledge of agile facilitation
Question 15 of 16
My strengths as a facilitator are:
Question 16 of 16
My growth opportunities as a facilitator are: