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Group Facilitation

Restorative Practices

Request a Group Process

Group Resources Frequently Asked Questions


Group Facilitation

Group Facilitation is a flexible process designed to assist small or large work units in achieving their goals. Facilitators tailor the process to meet the specific needs of each group. It is a flexible and dynamic process, in which facilitators pay close attention to the evolving needs of the group to support creative problem solving.

Group Facilitations are commonly used to:

Address conflicts that touch multiple members of a group

Gather information and identify the root causes of a conflict

Create spaces for people to express themselves and foster understanding

Build trust among members of a group

Administer successful meetings

Organize and structure group goals

Plan the completion of projects

Learn conflict resolution skills

Anyone in city government including; employees, union and management are encouraged to contact the Center to learn more about Group Facilitation and request a Group Process.