Facilitator

The facilitator's role in a co-creation workshop is to ensure that the workshop runs smoothly, engages participants, and achieves its goals. When selecting a facilitator, consider their experience, skills, and neutrality. Choose a neutral facilitator who is not directly involved in the project. If an external facilitator is unavailable, a team member can take on the role while maintaining some distance from the issues at hand to ensure impartiality. Keep in mind that when a team leader or higher authority is in the facilitator role, it can be difficult for them to be seen as neutral and adopt a lower status.

You can also choose to have a facilitation team with multiple facilitators. In such cases, plan out the division of tasks, such as one facilitator focusing on outcomes while the other takes care of the needs of the group.^[1] Together, they can ensure a productive and engaging session for all participants.