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Learn how to facilitate engaging group discussions by employing techniques like Brainstorms, Buzz Groups, Small Group Exercises, and Snowballs. Understand the rules, encourage participation, and guide discussions effectively for productive outcomes. This comprehensive guide outlines the process and purpose of each technique to enhance group collaboration and problem-solving skills.
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BrainstormsPoints to note • Explain rules carefully • Problem / question easy to understand • Must record exactly what is said • No comment on any answer • Encourage quick flow of answers, prompt if necessary • List can then be used to prioritise, rank or classify • Evaluation and action plans can follow
Small Group Exercises Why • Let participants analyse and explore an issue • Good for problem solving • Gives feedback to trainer
Snowballs Why • Allows thinking through an issue • Can develop a theme on a topic • Encourages involvement • Draws on experience and ideas
Snowballs (contd.) Process • Explain process and purpose • Start with question to individual • Move through stages • Questions must develop the theme • Should not be repetitive • Each task is more complex • Take reports back, between stages • Summarise whole exercise (needs careful planning and takes time)