Effective facilitation can provide an important mechanism by which groups can reach agreement and take joint action. Effective facilitation can also ensure better utilisation of the knowledge, resources and capacities of all participants.
MyriaD Consultants are informed by the following principles in their approach to facilitation:
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Choice creating strategies in relation to decision making |
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Enthusiasm and collaboration with participants |
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Maximising participation in an inclusive way |
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Recognising the diversity of contribution of all participants |
It is critical that participants in the process define their own objectives and agree on the methods for achieving them. It is essential that the processes used by a facilitator are open and transparent, and that at no point do participants feel coerced or manipulated into making decisions. Participants should feel responsible for the decisions they make and find their choices intrinsically compelling or satisfying.
In undertaking facilitation for your organisation, MyriaD will help to:
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Elicit and clarify the vision and direction of the group |
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Develop dynamics in partnership with the group to maximise collaboration and trust building |
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Work with the energy of the group to motivate and inspire |
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Act as a resource to be utilised by the group |
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Be alert to the expressions and needs of individuals within the group, and the group as a whole. |
MyriaD Consultants and its staff have provided facilitation for the following organisations:
Family Court of Australia
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Facilitated first National Multicultural Roundtable |
Department of Health and Ageing
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Facilitated National Meeting for Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care: Cultural Diversity in Aged Care |
Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW
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Contracted to undertake facilitation of meetings with Community Harmony Reference Group. |
Office of the Commissioner for Children: (Tasmania)
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Facilitated Refugee Youth Round Table Seminar: In the Best Interests of the Children |
Department of Human Services Family and Reproductive Rights Program (Vic)
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Facilitated Planning Day |
Health Issues Centre (Vic)
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Facilitated Workshop on “Developing the Consumer Nominee Program”. |
Islamic Women's Welfare Council
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Facilitated Planning Sessions |
Victorian Arabic Social Services
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Facilitated Planning Sessions |
Barwon South West Regional Committee:
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Facilitated Strategic Planning Day |
