# Facilitation Toolkit

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# Facilitation Toolkit

Our Facilitation Toolkit is intended to support your facilitation needs from the early planning stages through to debriefing with your research team.

Browse through the interactive pages in our Plan, Facilitate, and Debrief chapters, or use our search and filter features for quick access to guidelines, tools, and templates to help you and your research team plan and deliver highly effective collaborative engagements.

[Plan](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/facilitation-introduction/)

Access guidance and tools to help design and plan an effective collaborative session. Identifying meeting objectives, context and available resources will set you up for a successful session.

[Facilitate](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/introductions/)

Find leading facilitation approaches, tools and templates to guide meeting participants and enhance objectives for interdisciplinary and high impact research collaborations

[Debrief](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/post-facilitation-review/)

Get access to ideas and material to ensure important meeting follow-up. Debriefing and following up on a collaborative meeting is critical to ensuring action items are assigned and addressed.

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[Facilitation Introduction](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/facilitation-introduction/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

This resource provides an introduction to the role of the facilitator.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/facilitation-introduction/)

[Inclusive Scientific Meetings Guide](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/inclusive-scientific-meeting/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Guide to planning and assessing the impact of inclusive scientific meetings.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)
[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)
[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Inclusion](?objective[]=inclusion#search-and-filters) 
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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters) 
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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/inclusive-scientific-meeting/)

[Roles and Responsibilities](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/roles/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Ensure the facilitator and support staff understand their roles in advance of the session.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/roles/)

[Setting Goals and Objectives](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/setting-goals-and-objectives/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

An important part of leading a facilitated discussion, meeting, or session is to identify the purpose of the effort.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/setting-goals-and-objectives/)

[Planning Meetings with Purpose: PO3](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/po3/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Improve meeting effectiveness by establishing your Purpose, Objectives, Outputs and Outcomes.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/po3/)

[PO3 Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1AvkDFIkIPjwwM6ZDleZZsM2iP-CYqw0S)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A template to improve meeting effectiveness by establishing your Purpose, Objectives, Outputs and Outcomes.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1AvkDFIkIPjwwM6ZDleZZsM2iP-CYqw0S)

[Cascading Facilitated Session Goals and Objectives](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/cascading-session-goals/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A list of key questions to ask to help define process and product objectives for a session.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/cascading-session-goals/)

[Co-creating Facilitated Session Goals and Objectives](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/co-creating-session-goals/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Jointly developing facilitation goals and objectives with participants (co-creation) can be an effective strategy to create buy-in or support.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/co-creating-session-goals/)

[Identifying Session Participants](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/participants/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

An important process in preparing for a facilitated session is to identify relevant participants.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/participants/)

[Facilitating Accessible Meetings](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/accessibility/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Practices and advice for facilitating meetings that allow everyone to participate fully.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)
[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Inclusion](?objective[]=inclusion#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/accessibility/)

[Inclusion Lens-Event Management Tool](https://inclusionlens.yorku.ca/)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

York University has created the Inclusion Lens Event Management Tool. This tool is divided into planning, advertising, implementing and evaluating components.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

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Inclusion](?objective[]=inclusion#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://inclusionlens.yorku.ca/)

[Facilitation Email Invitation Template (Word)](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wRvDyjK5BShsjmrl_HEiv-9jruTLBEI8)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

An email template for invitation to participate in a facilitation meeting.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wRvDyjK5BShsjmrl_HEiv-9jruTLBEI8)

[A Checklist for Planning Accessible Conferences](https://www.accessiblecampus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/A-Checklist-for-Planning-Accessible-Events-1.pdf)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A checklist to track your progress towards an accessible event.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

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Inclusion](?objective[]=inclusion#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://www.accessiblecampus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/A-Checklist-for-Planning-Accessible-Events-1.pdf)

[Creating an Agenda](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/agenda/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

A guideline to creating an effective agenda.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/agenda/)

[Sample Facilitation Agenda Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1YU4GhBZ_3rfSxKeeIWlA3SbSmsb1XfLP)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A sample agenda template for use in a facilitation meeting

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1YU4GhBZ_3rfSxKeeIWlA3SbSmsb1XfLP)

[Paper Sprint](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/paper-sprint/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A thorough and concentrated 4-hour meeting approach to accomplish components of the research paper working simultaneously with team members.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Collaborative Writing](?objective[]=collaborative-writing#search-and-filters) 
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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/paper-sprint/)

[How to Conduct Paper Sprints Manual](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=180fCQm4hdmn9kIHYIh_qn_enhgZULX8A)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Paper Sprint Manual to help collaborative paper writing.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Collaborative Writing](?objective[]=collaborative-writing#search-and-filters) 
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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=180fCQm4hdmn9kIHYIh_qn_enhgZULX8A)

[Grant Sprint](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/grant-sprint/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A highly efficient and effective two-day process to develop and critique research proposals.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Collaborative Writing](?objective[]=collaborative-writing#search-and-filters) 
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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters) 
[#

Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/grant-sprint/)

[How to Conduct Grant Sprints Manual](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1rGnyJd0jqBHczb-Xm0YtpHODTl1EJzNU)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Grant Sprint manual to help collaborative grant development.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Collaborative Writing](?objective[]=collaborative-writing#search-and-filters) 
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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters) 
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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1rGnyJd0jqBHczb-Xm0YtpHODTl1EJzNU)

[Sample Facilitation Planning Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1axcE7H_sNKRJSuso8wq1oqz47fsM5Jfl)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A sample facilitation planning template for use in a preparing for a facilitated session.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1axcE7H_sNKRJSuso8wq1oqz47fsM5Jfl)

[Preparation Material](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/preparation-material/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Supporting materials sent ahead of a facilitation session can accelerate meaningful discussion.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/preparation-material/)

[Taking Effective Meeting Minutes](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/meeting-minutes/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Taking notes during a meeting can be an intense process, this resource will show you how to take effective meeting minutes.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)
[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/meeting-minutes/)

[Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1iUamuAYLRuLixVnVHyx1z_4q22mN3H7j)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

An efficient method of taking effective meeting minutes.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)
[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1iUamuAYLRuLixVnVHyx1z_4q22mN3H7j)

[Logistics](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/logistics/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Consider the logistics of where and how you will deliver the facilitated session in advance.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/logistics/)

[Materials Checklist](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1HfdqTY-u2eUdFnPKQpTvaGAUGpavHXy8)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A modifiable preparation checklist for in-person and virtual events. Use this template to prepare for your next in-person or virtual event.

[Plan](?stage[]=plan#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1HfdqTY-u2eUdFnPKQpTvaGAUGpavHXy8)

[Starting a Facilitated Session](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/introductions/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Best practices for getting started in a facilitated session.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/introductions/)

[Session Introduction Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1YoKHozC1VWiRvCmxugl_bSzOHzSOzbIr)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Sample script for a facilitator to introduce a session

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1YoKHozC1VWiRvCmxugl_bSzOHzSOzbIr)

[Setting Expectations and Ground Rules](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/ground-rules/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Start a facilitation by reviewing meeting objectives and establishing ground rules

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/ground-rules/)

[Facilitator Techniques](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/facilitator-techniques/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Recommendations to establish a cohesive and collaborative facilitation

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/facilitator-techniques/)

[Leveraging Tension](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/leveraging-tension/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Address, channel, and leverage the tension arising from genuine collaboration.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/leveraging-tension/)

[Powerful Questions](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/powerful-questions/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Take time to develop meaningful facilitation questions to initiate productive discussion.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/powerful-questions/)

[Addressing Problems and Barriers](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/addressing-problems/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Solutions to address some common challenges that might arise during a facilitated session

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/addressing-problems/)

[Modes of Thinking](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/modes-of-thinking/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Consider how group interactions may affect your desired outcomes

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/modes-of-thinking/)

[Meeting the Team, Ask Me!](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/meeting-the-team-ask-me/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

An interactive activity to introduce new members to the team.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/meeting-the-team-ask-me/)

[Meeting the Team, Ask Me! Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1PPyl9gGTUPyenXt8bYs1lJfcf5jOgim7)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

An interactive activity to introduce new members to the team.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[#

Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1PPyl9gGTUPyenXt8bYs1lJfcf5jOgim7)

[Share an Item on Your Desk](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/item-on-desk/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A quick virtual warm-up activity that can help a new group get to know one another.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/item-on-desk/)

[Share an Item on Your Desk Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1dzj15T_YGtkXHXphrjSP--AYUJk7IDPK)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A quick warm-up activity that can help a new group get to know one another.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1dzj15T_YGtkXHXphrjSP--AYUJk7IDPK)

[Brainwriting](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/brainwriting/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Brainwriting is an effective technique for idea generation in groups.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/brainwriting/)

[Brainwriting Idea Generation Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1_6fXcGlzY-3_NVQLm3WnudEZ3RUOnaQ1)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A visual hub and spoke template for idea generation

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1_6fXcGlzY-3_NVQLm3WnudEZ3RUOnaQ1)

[Six Thinking Hats](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/six-thinking-hats/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Six Thinking Hats is a technique that can be used during the idea generation process to analyse idea potential.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/six-thinking-hats/)

[Six Thinking Hats Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1GM7Z6GB9UusK6yl4hiIaQs04QMrHdkAl)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Six Thinking Hats template to help analyze ideas

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1GM7Z6GB9UusK6yl4hiIaQs04QMrHdkAl)

[Starbursting](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/starbursting/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A technique based on asking deeper questions to generate new ideas that are solution-oriented.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/starbursting/)

[Starbursting Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ymy-ZRvRoxdF432XBNiEs6V15xw1L7-O)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Starbursting template to help generate questions on a particular topic.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ymy-ZRvRoxdF432XBNiEs6V15xw1L7-O)

[Affinity Maps](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/affinity-maps/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A simple brainstorming tool to process and look for patterns when many ideas are generated.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters) 
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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/affinity-maps/)

[POINt](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/point/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

POINt is a technique that can be used to strengthen or evaluate ideas during a facilitation session.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/point/)

[POINt Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1rgoIWbK52XYCsi8tk9Srl7KK8Tp05esG)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A template for POINt, an approach that can be used to strengthen and evaluate an idea

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1rgoIWbK52XYCsi8tk9Srl7KK8Tp05esG)

[SCAMPER](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/scamper/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

SCAMPER is a brainstorming technique used to support ideation and problem solving.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/scamper/)

[SCAMPER Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1q1sDtRl_YfQRgxC1DP46_uS4OyYjSCIq)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A template for SCAMPER, a brainstorming technique used to support ideation and problem solving

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1q1sDtRl_YfQRgxC1DP46_uS4OyYjSCIq)

[Evaluation Matrix](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/evaluation-matrix/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

An Evaluation Matrix can be used to refine or select ideas by evaluating them against criteria that support facilitation objectives

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/evaluation-matrix/)

[Evaluation Matrix Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Z5Lt8PUo7VaWVG4eDonIV6986ZErgLIa)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A template that can be used to create an Evaluation Matrix

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Z5Lt8PUo7VaWVG4eDonIV6986ZErgLIa)

[Bingo Dabber](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/bingo-dabber/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

The Bingo Dabber is a voting technique that allows participants to quickly and efficiently identify the ideas that they find most appealing.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/bingo-dabber/)

[How, Now, Wow](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/how-now-wow/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A method of selecting ideas by using a matrix with two parameters of originality and implementation.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/how-now-wow/)

[How, Now, Wow Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1k_KE156SKgbofT1JWMjnR4DOtdwD3QWP)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

How, Now, Wow template to help evaluate ideas.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1k_KE156SKgbofT1JWMjnR4DOtdwD3QWP)

[Start, Stop, Continue](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/start-stop-continue/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A method to collectively reflect and identify areas to improve, continue, or halt.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/start-stop-continue/)

[Start, Stop, Continue Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1-hh87Ik-gqJKMeNScC2xXdVtb0AhaJ9O)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Start, Stop, Continue template to help evaluate and reflect on ideas.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters) 
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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1-hh87Ik-gqJKMeNScC2xXdVtb0AhaJ9O)

[Urgent Important Grid](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/urgent-important-grid/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A quick visualization of prioritizing ideas in a team.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/urgent-important-grid/)

[Important Urgent Grid Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1WXzvZyFUNTmzEbgE5cDKiEGlMRJT9CM8)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A quick visualization of prioritizing ideas in a team.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1WXzvZyFUNTmzEbgE5cDKiEGlMRJT9CM8)

[The Prototyping Mindset & Report Card](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/prototyping/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

How to use low-fidelity prototypes to think through ideas.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/prototyping/)

[Prototyping Report Card Worksheet](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1r6-ehc4MRqo1ikJ6G23lXQV4EOwgjUCr)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Worksheet to use low-fidelity prototypes to think through ideas

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters) 
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Ideate](?objective[]=ideate#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1r6-ehc4MRqo1ikJ6G23lXQV4EOwgjUCr)

[Force Field Analysis](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/force-field-analysis/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Part of the decision-making process is understanding factors that may play a role in supporting, or inhibiting, a decision. This force field analysis process can help with just that!

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters) 
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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/force-field-analysis/)

[Force Field Analysis Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1V2W-BOUpi0Y7tJk4H4N75Pe-1Lm6B7IH)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A decision making template that will help prioritize your time.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Evaluate](?objective[]=evaluate#search-and-filters) 
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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1V2W-BOUpi0Y7tJk4H4N75Pe-1Lm6B7IH)

[Impact vs. Effort Matrix](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/impact-effort-matrix/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A decision-making tool that will help your team prioritize their time and tasks.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

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Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/impact-effort-matrix/)

[Impact vs. Effort Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wW52WxxVkjPaR3qKgXccVv2dbxIW8HQm)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A decision making template that will help prioritize your time.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)

[#

Prioritize](?objective[]=prioritize#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wW52WxxVkjPaR3qKgXccVv2dbxIW8HQm)

[Reflection Exercise](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/reflection-exercise/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

Moving through a structured reflection process ensures all participants have the opportunity to share their perspectives.

[Facilitate](?stage[]=facilitate#search-and-filters)
[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/reflection-exercise/)

[Playing Card Debrief](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/playing-card-debrief/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

An activity for an interactive debriefing exercise.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/playing-card-debrief/)

[Playing Card Debrief Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=11a7q6a5iIljrvuv_CJaWFvm8_7K_xCfz)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

An interactive debrief template to facilitate small and large group reflection.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=11a7q6a5iIljrvuv_CJaWFvm8_7K_xCfz)

[The 3Ls of a Structured Debriefing Activity](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/the-3ls-debriefing/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A structured debrief for both formal and informal interactive sessions.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/the-3ls-debriefing/)

[The 3Ls of a Structured Debriefing Activity Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10LVc-x8d1p-PnuEKGC8iyUoSxHTI8nqd)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A debrief template to close your session with options for in-person and virtual.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10LVc-x8d1p-PnuEKGC8iyUoSxHTI8nqd)

[Circular Interview](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/circular-interview/)

[Tool](?category[]=tool#search-and-filters)

A team building debrief exercise.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters) 
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Team Building](?objective[]=team-building#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/circular-interview/)

[Post-Facilitation Review](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/post-facilitation-review/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

Summarizing the key points of a discussion and reviewing action items as a group at the end of a session encourages reflection.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/post-facilitation-review/)

[Sample Post-Facilitation Report Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10oNpNHlIyF1282QT6XiDtKarJMZt75TM)

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

Creation of a post-facilitation report ensures key objectives, conclusions, and action items from the facilitation are recorded and can be shared.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=10oNpNHlIyF1282QT6XiDtKarJMZt75TM)

[Follow-up with Participants](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/participant-followup/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

After the facilitation, send a follow-up email to the participants to express gratitude, synthesize key points, and give an opportunity for feedback.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/participant-followup/)

Follow-Up Email to Participants Template

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A sample template follow-up email that can be sent to participants after a session

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template (Word)](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1f4xOQYCKr31MgxNenH27BZV2chQDCs0q) 
[Download Template (Outlook)](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1_k68rfX7hcbUmTTAMEwAEA450_ns-M2N)

Post-Facilitation Survey Template

[Template](?category[]=template#search-and-filters)

A template post-facilitation survey to gather feedback from your participants.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[Download Template (MS Word)](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1bFXpGgUyHTAKJ06wtS6gzb_63E_p1eSb) 
[Download Template (MS Forms)](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ShareFormPage.aspx?id=JsKqeAMvTUuQN7RtVsVSEL-kDyNYwW1MuiVYte-grmNUNUU0RDk3OEdaUko5RThXTDRGMzEzRTlLQiQlQCN0PWcu&sharetoken=eYwBAF7NTm8ylcNjzTrt)

[Internal Debrief](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/internal-debrief/)

[Guideline](?category[]=guideline#search-and-filters)

After a facilitated session, schedule an internal debrief meeting that includes the facilitator, support staff, and relevant stakeholders to discuss the facilitation process and outcomes.

[Debrief](?stage[]=debrief#search-and-filters)

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Reflect](?objective[]=reflect#search-and-filters)

[learn more](https://cris.utoronto.ca/facilitation-toolkit/internal-debrief/)