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Question 1

what is facilitation

Answer 1

Facilitation is the process of helping someone or a group of people to discover and understand their common objectives or goals.

Question 2

what are SMART goals
what does SMART stand for

Answer 2

SMART is a technique to use when setting goals to ensure you can achieve them.
S - specific goals
M - measurable goals
A - attainable / achievable goals
R - relevant / realistic goals
T - timebound / timely goals

Question 3

5 stages of group development

Answer 3

1. forming
2. storming
3. norming
4. performing
5. adjourning

Question 4

3 leadership styles

Answer 4

• Laissez-faire (delegative)
• Participative (democratic)
  Authoritarian / disciplinarian (autocratic)

Question 5

Explain the Laissez-faire (delegative) leadership style

Answer 5

This leader delegates decisions to the group and allows members to make their own decisions and simply provides general guidance.

Question 6

explain the participative (democratic) leadership style

Answer 6

This leadership style allows members to participate in decision making; however, the facilitator still controls the process and final decision.

Question 7

Explain the authoritarian / disciplinarian (autocratic) leadership style

Answer 7

This leadership style is when the leader has complete control over decisions and the members have little to no say in decision making. This is a more traditional style of leadership.

Question 8

define the term ‘mentoring’

Answer 8

Mentoring is the process of transferring knowledge and skills from one person to another. A mentor is someone who is experienced and can guide less experienced players by offering advice and support.

Question 9

benefits of the mentoring process to the MENTEE

Answer 9

• exposing them to new ideas
• Opportunity to work one-on-one with someone experienced
• Opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge
• Helps to improve communication skills
• Support and advice