The document discusses facilitation, which is defined as guiding a group towards a goal through a six-dimensional process involving planning, meaning, confronting issues, managing feelings, structuring experiences, and maintaining values. Specific guidelines for facilitation are provided, such as encouraging sharing of ideas and participation while avoiding distress projection or domination by some members. Facilitation is said to create synergy within groups and help them make collective decisions efficiently. An example is given of how 3M provides resources on running effective meetings through facilitation skills.