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What is my Facilitation Superpower?

A short assessment to gauge your facilitation skills.

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Question 1 of 16

I understand the difference between facilitation and presentation

A

Not really

B

Somewhat

C

I get the difference

D

I practice different approaches for facilitation and presentation

Question 2 of 16

I involve participants in establishing and maintaining a learning environment.

A

Not sure about this

B

I sometimes achieve this

C

I'm confident in this area

D

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.

A

Not sure, never done this

B

I've done this once or twice

C

I'm confident in this area

D

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

A

Never

B

I sometimes do this, but not confident in this area

C

I do this fairly often, with good results

D

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.

A

I have not done this

B

I've done this on occasion, but not confident in my abilities to do it consistently

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert at this!

Question 6 of 16

I effectively use various questioning techniques.

A

I have not done this

B

I've done this but not confident in this area

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert in this area!

Question 7 of 16

I effectively use my voice (tone, projection, inflection), gestures, and eye contact.

A

I am not aware of this as a facilitation skill

B

I have tried to vary this but not confident

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert in this area!

Question 8 of 16

I am able to accurately observe non-verbal signals during group sessions.

A

Not sure I ever do this

B

I have tired this once or twice, but not confident in this area

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert in this area!

Question 9 of 16

I manage group interaction, draw in quiet participants, and manage participants who try to monopolize the interaction.

A

I have not done this

B

I've done this but not confident in this area

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert in this area!

Question 10 of 16

I effectively mediate conflicts among participants and use it to foster learning and enhance understanding.

A

I have not done this

B

I have done this once or twice but not confident in the outcome

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert in this area!

Question 11 of 16

I understand and recognize the phases of group development and common group dynamics.

A

I have not done this

B

I'm not confident in this area

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert here!

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).

A

I have not done this

B

I've tried these approaches, but not confident in the outcomes

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert here!

Question 13 of 16

I am able to remain neutral on content issues and respond objectively to all participants’ points of view.

A

I have not experienced this

B

I'm not confident in this area

C

I'm confident in this area

D

I'm an expert here!

Question 14 of 16

I understand the role of an Agile Facilitator and the balancing act between neutrality and upholding the values of agile

A

Not really - I don't understand the distinction

B

Average Ability in this area

C

I'm fairly confident in my knowledge of agile facilitation

D

I'm an expert in this area! And, I could teach others a thing or two!

Question 15 of 16

My strengths as a facilitator are:

Question 16 of 16

My growth opportunities as a facilitator are:

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