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A. Create Collaborative Client Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Develop working partnerships<\/li>\n
  2. Design and customize applications to meet client needs<\/li>\n
  3. Manage multi-session events effectively<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    B. Plan Appropriate Group Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Select clear methods and processes<\/li>\n
    2. Prepare time and space to support group process<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      C. Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Demonstrate effective participatory and interpersonal communication skills<\/li>\n
      2. Honor and recognize diversity, ensuring inclusiveness<\/li>\n
      3. Manage group conflict<\/li>\n
      4. Evoke group creativity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        D. Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Guide the group with clear methods and processes<\/li>\n
        2. Facilitate group self-awareness about its task<\/li>\n
        3. Guide the group to consensus and desired outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          E. Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Maintain a base of knowledge<\/li>\n
          2. Know a range of facilitation methods<\/li>\n
          3. Maintain professional standing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            F. Model Positive Professional Attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Practice self-assessment and self-awareness<\/li>\n
            2. Act with integrity<\/li>\n
            3. Trust group potential and model neutrality<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u2014 Excerpted and adapted from Foundational Facilitator Competencies \u00a9 IAF\u2122<\/a>, 2003.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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