Facilitator must be part of the conversations

[douglas germann]

Hi--

Peggy Holman's Change Handbook has a description of Conversation Cafés,
which raises the question: why would it be good for the facilitator to
take part in the conversation? What would be the advantages of taking
part?

After all, it appears that the host in Conversation Cafés does take
part, in circle process does take part, and in The World Café may take
part in the conversations.

The risks it seems to me: the facilitator is seen as the one with the
answers, simply because of standing at the front/center of the room; the
temptation, even subconsciously, to push your own agenda because of that
standing position.

But the advantages might outweigh: one more voice heard; a more
inclusive whole to the group.

We seem to avoid taking part in the conversations: Harrison takes a nap;
Michael only does it in a middle time slot.

Could we have a conversation about why it would be good to participate,
please?

			:- Doug.

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