The role of the facilitator is to act as a catalyst for productivity and behavioral chemistry. The facilitator is responsible for the “How” while remaining neutral to the "What".

Responsibilities of the facilitator include:

* Encourage participation

* Evaluate each individual’s potential contribution

* Provide tools for constructive communication

1. Create an atmosphere that fosters constructive discussion.
   
2. Encourage and value everyone's active participation.
   
3. Support groups through the decision-making process.
   
4. Simultaneously facilitates a common understanding and broader vision of the issues at hand.
5. Facilitate constructive discussions, especially when opinions diverge.
   
6. Keep the discussion focused on goals and solutions, not on personal issues.
   
7. Facilitate a process of "positive and constructive change" using the "appreciative inquiry" method.

• * Meetings involving top executives and/or experts.
• * Brainstorming sessions or creative meetings.
  
• * International and multicultural meetings.
  
• * During a crisis or challenging events.