James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

LB5516 - Group Facilitation

Subject Description

Group facilitation is the management of multiple parties by an independent neutral whose role is to support the group achieve a clear outcome. This subject examines the dynamics of group facilitation and considers how to work with difficult groups and groups in conflict. The subject covers process design, process management, and introduces participants to intermediary and advanced skills of group facilitation. Students will learn how to work with groups in conflict from the perspective of participants, facilitators, and independent third parties, drawing on management, organisational science, and group facilitation theory.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate complex conflict and related theories and standards for professional practice in CMR
• critically analyse complex conflicts and conflict management systems
• provide specialised advice to assist individuals, groups and organisations to constructively manage conflict
• effectively communicate with, facilitate and support people in personal, group, organisational and cross-cultural conflict
• independently and critically reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development

Subject Assessment

• Written > Briefing paper - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

This subject will be taught online through LearnJCU. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period. There will be online collaborate sessions scheduled throughout the semester.

Availabilities