Quality of WorkLife Consultants

Facilitation Teams Workshop
Pre-course Inventory


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The response scale ranges from zero to nine (012 3456 789). "Click" on a single number to respond - a zero if you totally DISAGREE with the statement, a nine if you totally AGREE with the statement, or any number between that reflects your response level. You have an option to "click" NO Response/Don't Know if you do not have a response. Please think carefully and use this option sparingly.


1. The facilitation environment works best when a full range of change agent roles and logistical support work together to improve capacity in a parallel organization.

I fully understand the implications of these integrated elements.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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2. A fully integrated set of organization-oriented models illustrate cultural capacity development relationships.

I have a wide variety of these models for use at my discression at all times.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 -- 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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3. Producing a successful facilitated event requires careful attention to detail from initialization to completed follow-through action.

I have a clear checklist in mind that allows me to complete these required tasks successfully.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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4. A successful systemic intervention requires careful long-term coordination to achieve and sustain continuity making accurate and complete documentation a necessity.

I understand and effectively use a system of record keeping that meets these needs.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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5. A majority of event participants are best suited to apply learnings when they are provided with well synchronized auditory and visual cues delivered in a context of emotionally grounded stories.

I have available to me the graphic skills required to effectively reflect my own context and the context of those I serve.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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6. An exchange is an event during which one or more facilitators intentionally shift the perception of others to a more positive perspective that increases individual and organizational capacity.

I am comfortable and competent to engage in exchange activity on a regular basis.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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7. Processes complete activities within which people interact in one or more organizational cultures. FAcilitators work within process boundaries and across organizational boundaries to achieve product and/or service outcomes.
I am comfortable and competent to measure process cultures and help make capacity improvements necessary when requested or as appropriate.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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8. Facilitators engage in coaching to help the single recipient improve skills or position with respect to job requirements.

I have the appropriate competencies and comfort to engage in coaching events with an assigned or sought-out recipient.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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9. Facilitators help groups or those who sponsor them to achieve outcomes established by the sponsor or group. The facilitator is vested in the process but remains neutral to any and all group content.
I am able to completely fulfill the obligations and functions of a group facilitator.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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10. Culture is a discrete set of norms or rules that govern the acceptability of behaviors. Culture can have either positive or negative implications on work. Facilitators help develop cultures with increasingly positive impact.

I am comfortable and have the competencies to measure and help improve cultures predictably.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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11. Facilitators are engaged based on a variety of organizational needs that range from simple group work to highly complex cultural change initiatives.

I feel comfortable engaging in highly complex, long-term change initiatives by working with groups and behind the scenes to produce increased organizational capacity.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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12. Contemporary facilitation work requires the use of advanced computer skills using complex software such as MS Office.

I have the necessary computer skills to effectively use advanced software applications.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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13. Facilitators work most effectively if they have access to top organization officials, and have reasonable job flexibility.

I am both able and comfortable in scenarios with top managers to discuss organizational culture, and have the flexibility to work independently by scheduling and conducting facilitation events.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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14. CapacityWare is linked to several Internet web sites that enable facilitators to acquire extended resources that will assist in their jobs.

I am comfortable using the Internet to find and use information resources.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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15. Effective facilitation events require adequate facilities, equipment, and supplies for group work.

I believe I will be supported with the resources required to be an effective facilitator.

DISAGREE 0 - 1 - 2 -- 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 -- 7 - 8 - 9 AGREE

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Additional Comments

End Item 16 - Below is a list of courses I have completed to develop my facilitation skills.




End Item 17 - I have the following types of experience as a facilitator (exclude purely training experience).



End Item 18 - Below, indicate the name of your immediate supervisor or manager (name and e-mail address is adequate).




End Item 19 - List any questions that you would like addressed before or duing the course.




End Item 20 - Describe any special needs that would have to be filled because of any physical or other limitations.


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