Facilitation, Coordination, and Trust in Landscape-Level Forest Restoration
Kimberly Coleman, Marc J. Stern, and Jocelyn Widmer
Published in the January 2018 Journal of Forestry
Collaborative forest management efforts often encounter challenges related to process and stakeholder relationships. To address these challenges, groups may employ the services of coordinators and facilitators who perform a range of tasks in support of the collaborative. We sought to understand differences between facilitation and coordination in terms of trust creation and maintenance. We conducted case studies in four collaborative groups, one with a facilitator and three with coordinators. We highlight the trust-building practices unique to the facilitator and discuss the potential implications for future collaborative groups.
Read the full article here: Facilitation Article
At the March 21st ACCG General meeting, the idea of using professional facilitation at our meetings was discussed. The group has tasked the Admin Work Group to investigate options to present at the April meeting. This article is an excellent overview of the differences between coordination (what Jill does currently) and professional facilitation, and the pros and cons of each. Thanks to John Heissenbuttel for bringing this to our attention.