Enabling Better Connections

Enabling Better Connections Prepare “good” questions prior to the meeting Explore group member’s opinions, experience, and beliefs

Enabling Better Connections Create a climate of acceptance

Enabling Better Connections Actively listen to each person

Enabling Better Connections Affirm all expressions of opinion from each group member

Enabling Better Connections “ Peel the Onion” with questions One answer is rarely enough. Follow up.

Enabling Better Connections Be careful not to “take sides” in a debate

Enabling Better Connections Allow for humor and “rabbit trails”

Enabling Better Connections Don’t be afraid of silence

Enabling Better Connections Deal with discussion “killers”

Enabling Better Connections Be a facilitator, not an expert