What does a meeting facilitator do?
• He is the main communication vector of the meeting, and supports his team with the aim of:
• Solve problems.
• Achieve a common goal.
• Harmonize interactions and increase cohesion within the team.
• Generate a climate of openness and collaboration.
• Promote better knowledge of other members.
The facilitator or coach: an important role
The facilitator is the one who leads the work meetings. He is responsible for opening meetings and welcoming participants. He adopts useful operating rules, ensures that the agenda is respected and ensures that procedures run smoothly. He is also responsible for ensuring a good flow of information within the team. If necessary, he knows how to modify his activity plan depending on the group or unexpected circumstances. He also ensures that everyone participates actively!
The success of meetings is attributed to the fact that they are animated, have a precise goal and a reasonable amount of time in relation to the objectives to be achieved. We can guess that the effectiveness of a meeting does not depend solely on the qualities of its facilitator; the degree of preparation and the level of participation of other members also have determining impacts. We naturally notice that the role of facilitator is often taken on by the person in charge of the project, or the “leader” of the team. Thus, the qualities of a good leader support and enhance the actions taken as a facilitator during a meeting with the team.
