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Facilitator's Toolbox
Tools
100
This person is in charge of keeping things moving and making sure the process is on track.
What is a facilitator
100
This master timetable tells group participants what will happen and when.
What is the agenda
100
When the buzzer goes off on this piece of equipment, time's up!
What is a timer
100
So that everyone can see what you write, make sure to have plenty of these on hand, in a range of colors.
What are magic markers
100
Ladder up using this tool, which is especially good for Problem Finding.
What is "Why What's Stopping You"
200
The person in this critical role is the ultimate decision-maker.
Who is the client
200
Once everyone agrees to these, the group is more likely to function well, with a common understanding.
What are ground rules
200
This sturdy item stands at the front of the room and captures ideas and information for all to see.
What is a flip chart
200
When writing on Post-Its, have your participants use this type of pen for maximum visibility.
What is a flair pen
200
Don't run around looking for ideas! Use this tool to (an acronym) to turn your ideas on their heads and find new ways of looking at a problem.
What is SCAMPER
300
Anyone belonging to this group helps with Idea Finding but does not have ultimate ownership of the problem.
What is the resource group
300
These little stickers help a group see where the energy is during convergence.
What are energy dots
300
Using this will help hold up your easel sheets, mark out lines on the floor and won't damage most surfaces.
What is masking tape
300
Make sure you stay charged up by bringing or asking for one of these and stretch your power supply.
What is an extension cord
300
When using this tool, list out the attributes of an object, then make those attributes fit your particular problem.
What is Forced Connections
400
This "friendly" person will help keep you on track when you are facilitating the CPS process for yourself.
What is a process buddy
400
Separating your thinking into these two types helps prevent road blocks.
What is divergent and convergent thinking
400
Having some of this on in the background can help set the mood - energized, relaxed, or anywhere in between.
What is music
400
Offer your participants plenty of this so they stay hydrated.
What is water
400
Piggyback on the ideas of others in this tool, which is especially popular with introverts.
What is Hitchhiking
500
Not often used in a CPS session, this person captures ideas and information by drawing pictures.
What is a graphic facilitator
500
Using random items like this help drive you to new ideas.
What are Forced Connection objects
500
These handy stick-em-ups are a great way to capture ideas, one thought at a time.
What are Post-Its
500
Energy flagging? Offer some of these to keep blood sugar up - especially before converging.
What are snacks
500
When developing your ideas, consider all the good things, all your concerns and how to alleviate those concerns with this tool.
What is PPCO