Project Facilitator
Project facilitator – successful project management facilitation must look to serve the team, working with them collaboratively. The facilitator will guide the team, assess the scope of the work needed, and develop an agreed process whilst always remaining goal-focussed.
What is a project facilitator?
The role of a project facilitator is to join the project team and work alongside that team. They will guide the team (and any relevant stakeholders), assess the scope of the work needed, and develop an agreed process whilst remaining goal-focussed.
An experienced facilitator in project management will allow the team to effectively evolve the project through the facilitator’s guidance and, sometimes necessary, mentorship.
Why use a facilitator in project management?
The roles of a project facilitator and a project manager should be clearly defined. Each offers a different skill-set. Whilst a project manager is a process expert, the project facilitator is an expert in the facilitation process.
Successful project management facilitation must look to serve the team, working with them collaboratively. The facilitator must maintain neutrality when necessary; manage the group’s time effectively; look to create positive group dynamics; keep the process relevant and on track; ensure clear, positive communication; and provide perspective as required.
By ensuring the project facilitation process is sound, the team will be able to focus on the project ensuring the correct outcomes are achieved and implemented. In turn, this will serve to create long-lasting strategic change.
Our event facilitation services in more detail
At Pinnacle Wellbeing Plus, we offer a range of event facilitation services working with boards and executive teams to create and facilitate the event or conference you need. We can also work with you on a wide range of leadership and strategic issues such as:
- Strategy development, strategic planning, and strategy reviews (company-wide or business-unit)
- Team onboarding
- Team-building
- Initiative prioritisation and integration
- Organisation design
- Project planning
- Partnership alignment
- Performance measurement and management
Every offsite event is designed to meet your team’s unique needs. At the end, team members will walk away energised and ready to integrate the insights, learnings and custom action plan they built together.
