The document discusses essential facilitation skills for meetings. It outlines the 6 Ps of facilitation: plan, prepare, practice, promote, present, and produce. The 6 Ps provide a framework for effective facilitation, including planning the purpose, outcomes, participants and agenda. Meeting behaviors like initiating discussion, clarifying ideas, and summarizing are described as helpful. Difficult behaviors like agenda jumping and blocking are also noted. The document provides tips for applying the 6 Ps and handling challenges during facilitated meetings.

1. NICOLE M. YOUNG, MSW OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTING [email_address] www.opti-solutions.com Essential Facilitation Skills