Training method: The triangle of facilitation
Training method: The triangle of facilitation
The triangle of facilitation is an i2connect tool, that helps to analyze the role performed by the facilitator of an innovation process.
The network (client, operational group, etc.) formulates its ambitions and wishes which are leading, even though these might change in the course of the process. This is the mandate within which the facilitator is invited to assist.
The facilitator serves the network. In the terminology of the Triangle of Co-creation, facilitators are suppliers.
The Facilitation Triangle shows different ways in which this serving role can be performed.
- Moderators provide structure for the process: they make agenda’s and time tables, bring in methods for exchange and discussion, lead meetings, etc.
- Animators stimulate people in the network to become involved and active. They focus on enthusiasm and removing barriers for collaboration, boosting energy.
- Facilitators make it easy for people in the network to participate and to give their contributions. They do whatever is needed for allowing participants to concentrate of the contents of their joint endeavour. They act like the travel agency that ensures that their clients can enjoy without any worries. In practice facilitators will do things that belong to each of the corners, however this tools enables facilitators to understand their position in the triangle and what can be done to improve the performance of the network.
The triangle of facilitation is an i2connect tool, that helps to analyze the role performed by the facilitator of an innovation process.
The network (client, operational group, etc.) formulates its ambitions and wishes which are leading, even though these might change in the course of the process. This is the mandate within which the facilitator is invited to assist.
The facilitator serves the network. In the terminology of the Triangle of Co-creation, facilitators are suppliers.
The Facilitation Triangle shows different ways in which this serving role can be performed.
- Moderators provide structure for the process: they make agenda’s and time tables, bring in methods for exchange and discussion, lead meetings, etc.
- Animators stimulate people in the network to become involved and active. They focus on enthusiasm and removing barriers for collaboration, boosting energy.
- Facilitators make it easy for people in the network to participate and to give their contributions. They do whatever is needed for allowing participants to concentrate of the contents of their joint endeavour. They act like the travel agency that ensures that their clients can enjoy without any worries. In practice facilitators will do things that belong to each of the corners, however this tools enables facilitators to understand their position in the triangle and what can be done to improve the performance of the network.
i2connect - Connecting advisers to boost interactive innovation in agriculture and forestry
Ongoing | 2019-2024
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- France
Project Keywords
- Animal husbandry
- Animal welfare
- Biodiversity and nature
- Climate change (incl. GHG reduction, adaptation and mitigation, and other air related issues)
- Competitiveness/new business models
- Farm diversification
- Forestry
- Pest/disease control in plants
- Pest/disease control in animals
- Soil
- AKIS, incl. advice, training, on-farm demo, interactive innovation projects