A site is selected, typically in a space that participants perceive to be neutral. The facilitator conducts the meeting. The sponsor does not attempt to control the direction of the meeting once it is underway. The facilitator conducts the meeting toward its stated goals and may add questions to elicit responses from individuals. A facilitator records participants' comments on a flip chart or butcher paper without editorializing.
Facilitation supplements other techniques.
A facilitator can assist an established civic advisory committee to progress toward its goals. Facilitation is a requirement for a charrette or a focus group and can also be used in brainstorming or visioning sessions. It is typically used in a collaborative task force. Facilitation can be used in discussions associated with transportation fairs. Video can be used to record facilitated proceedings.