When there are more than eight members in a group, it is helpful to have a leader or facilitator to ensure an effective discussion. Some potential group leaders include directors of organizations, public officials, teachers, and respected community members. Effective facilitation includes creating an inclusive environment, keeping discussions constructive, encouraging participation, and ensuring all members have necessary materials and information. Facilitators should also avoid allowing some members to dominate conversation and treat all participants with respect.

2. “When the group members
exceed figure of eight a leader or
facilitator, whether formal or
informal is almost always helpful
in ensuring an effective
discussion”

3.  To avoid conflicts.
 To achieve the basic goal of group
discussion.
 To make group discussion more effective
and productive.

4.  Part of your job.
 You have been asked to.
 Necessary and you have the skills to lead it.

5.  Directors of organizations.
 Public officials.
 Coalition coordinators.
 Professionals with group leading skills.
 Teachers.
 Health professionals & health educators.
 Respected community members.
 Community activists.

6.  Create inclusive environment.
 Self awareness
 Keep discussions constructive and positive.
 Encourage participants.
 Generate an agenda or goals for the
discussion

7.  Make sure everyone gets necessary
information, readings or other material
beforehand.
 Bring materials to help the discussion along.
 Provide food and drink.
 Choose the space.
 Set the stage.

8.  Allow participants to introduce themselves.
 Be clear about expectations and intentions
amongst participants and the facilitator.
 Use inclusive language.
 Ask for clarification if unclear about
participants intent or question.

9.  Treat participants with respect and
consideration.
 Develop an awareness for barriers for
learning.
 Provide sufficient time and space for
participants to gather their thoughts and
contribute to discussion.
 Provide opportunities for participants to pair-
share.

10.  Don’t use conventions or language that will
exclude certain groups from understanding
the context of the discussion or make them
feel uncomfortable.
 Don’t use or allow others to use disrespectful
language or tone.
 Don’t convey a sense of self-importance or
superiority.

11.  Don’t allow only the dominant or more verbal
participants to take over the conversation.
 Don’t encourage counter arguments.
 Don’t try to be someone else be yourself.

12.  Over-talkative member.
 Non-talkative.
 Tangent starter( distracter).
 Insensitive person (makes fun of others ).
 These people will just ruin your discussion
and would be hurdle in achieving the goals
of discussion.

13. TAHIRA AMIR BS ENGLISH (1).
ROLL NO. 28