Encouraging Every Voice: Mastering Group Facilitation

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-g788s-1b7f3b6

Dr. Curtis Peterson explains core group facilitation skills to encourage participation: check for comfort (nonverbal and verbal cues, cultural sensitivity, shyness vs. social anxiety), allow all ideas to be heard (managing monopolizers, using interrupters and silence), and ensure ideas and decisions are group-nominated through democratic processes and role-plays.

He also covers being supportive while avoiding enabling, balancing feedback between senders and receivers, and practical tips for keeping groups engaged and respectful.

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