1. How would a Certified Health Education Specialist go about choosing advisory group
members and why?200 words
2. Is it important to plan the beginning of the meeting and if so, what details should you
plan for and why? 200 words
‰s it important to plan the beginning of the meeting and if so, what details should you
plan for and why? PEER RESPONSE 150 WORDS.
It is important to plan the beginning of the meeting to make the people focus on the
meeting and to have a warm, serious, inviting and formal meeting. It can help health educators to
provide the information to the listeners effectively. Health educators should arrive early for a
meeting whether it is physical or virtual. They should prepare everything to make sure they are
ready to begin the meeting, such as the content of speech, pen, notebook, questions, and
answers etc, to regulate their mood and to make sure to focus on the meeting topic and not be
nervous. Smile and greet all people who have just arrived. It can give a sign to the listeners about
the importance of messages for the meeting. Arriving early can help the meeting start on time.
Otherwise, the meeting cannot end on time and will give the participants a bad impression. It also
causes a bad starting.
Facilitating
Groups
PH 415: Community Health Intervention
Design & Methods
Public Health Program
York College/CUNY
Session Participant Learning Outcomes
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Use strategies to convene priority populations, partners, and other stakeholders;
Facilitate collaborative efforts among priority populations, partners, and other
stakeholders;
Develop a vision statement;
Develop a mission statement;
Address diversity within priority populations in selecting and/or designing
strategies/interventions;
Develop plans and processes to overcome potential barriers to implementation;
Create an environment conducive for learning;
Comply with legal standards that apply to implementation;
Develop data collection procedures for evaluation;
Elicit feedback from partners and other stakeholders;
Facilitate efforts to achieve organizational mission;
Conduct strategic planning; and
Employ conflict resolution techniques.
Introduction (1 of 2)
acilitation is one of the basic tools in
the health education specialistÊtoolbox, regardless of practice setting,
content area, or populations.
raditionally, groups met face to face,
but 21st century groups also meet over
the phone or Internet.
ealth education specialists&acilitation
skills promote communication and
collaboration in groups as small as a
support group or as large as a national
coalition.
Introduction (2 of 2)
ffective facilitation is developed through keen
observation and reflective practice.
acilitating has a skill set and orientation that is
different from directing, leading, advocating, or
persuading.
ffective facilitators focus on process rather than
content.
ow the group works together is often more
important than the content of what they do or
decide.
Types of Groups (1 of 2)
ommunication and
decision-making groups:
artnership and staff
groups
tanding committees
ubcommittees
ask-specific groups:
d hoc committees
ask forces
oalitions
Types of Groups
(2 of 2)
versight, planning, and advisory groups:
dvisory groups
lanning councils and commissions
teering committees
Steps for Effective
Group Facilitation
(1 of 3)
lan effective meetings.
evelop productive
agendas:
stablish the order of
events.
rovide a road map for
the facilitator while the
meeting is in progress.
elp participants
prepare in advance.
imit and focuses
discussions to deal with
the crucial action items.
Steps for Effective Group Facilitation
(2 of 3)
ecide on meeting procedures and arrange for
minutes:

eeting procedures: RobertàRules of Order

inutes
ttend to the details:
etting
efreshments
articipant identification
lan the beginning of the meeting.
lan the end of the meeting.
Steps for Effective Group Facilitation
(3 of 3)
stablish a climate of
inclusion.
eep group discussions
on task and on time.
valuate the meeting.
onsiderations when
participants are not in the
same physical space
Tips and Techniques for Effective Group Facilitation
ave a genuine belief in the
power of groups.
ave genuine interest in
others and an attitude of
inquiry.
xhibit an open and
respectful interaction style.

aintain a commitment to
capacity development.
ave a sense of humor.
Overcoming Challenges to
Group Facilitation (1 of 3)
ncourage participation.

aintain attendance.

inimize technology disruptions.
esolve conflict:
elp the group articulate its
ground rules, proactively
defining its own norms and
standards for group interaction.
old firm to the ground rules.
Overcoming Challenges
to Group Facilitation (2 of
3)
esolve conflict (cont.):
xplore what the conflict is
really about.
heck in with key individuals.
ave a plan for what can be
done the next time conflict
arises in the group.
se good judgment.
Overcoming Challenges to
Group Facilitation (3 of 3)
void burnout:
ry not to rush.
emember why this kind of
work is done.
alk with others.
eek out experts.
ake care of yourself.
Expected
Outcomes
ffective groups work to meet a common goal.
roup satisfaction is important but does not ensure
success.
he common goal should always be the forefront of
planning, deliberating, and evaluating the groupÊefforts.
Conclusion
Health education specialists make great
facilitators.
Health education professionàcore
competencies and unified code of ethics
provide the tools for group work.
The inherent belief in the power of groups,
commitments to capacity development, and
genuine interest in others are the north stars
that guide all actions.

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