Pre-Assignment

Assess your current skill levels by rating yourself according to the skill areas listed. Remember to stick to your current levels. We don’t expect you to have advanced skills as you start this introductory course, but we do want you to have an idea where you are starting from.

Rank your current skill level using the 4-point scale below.

1= no skill 2= a little skill 3= good skill level 4= totally competent

Skill Area	Ranking
1. Demonstrate active listening.
2. Ask provocative questions.
3. Manage time in meetings.
4. Keep accurate, readable notes.
5. Can lead a group through problem identification processes.
6. Can lead a group through problem solving processes.
7. Can lead a group through creating action plans.
8. Can lead a group to reach consensus.
9. Can lead a group to create sustainable agreements.
10. Can professionally challenge assumptions.
11. Can lead a group and individuals to set measurable goals.
12. Can utilize surveys at the end of facilitation.
13. Able to manage (giving and receiving) feedback.
14. Able to mediate civilized disagreement.
15. Can maintain calm under pressure.
16. Understand the stages of group development.
17. Apply principles of group dynamics.
18. Apply principles of adult learning.
19. Competency with several facilitation process tools.
20. Demonstrated skill with several decision-making processes.
21. Able to intervene within a session.
22. Able to measure feedback throughout a session.
23. Skilled with managing personal criticism.
24. Able to facilitate through complex organizational issues.
25. Able to work with convergent and divergent thought processes.