Facilitation is the act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something. aid, assist, assistance, help. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.
Facilitation is the act of engaging participants in creating, discovering, and applying learning insights. Facilitation is different from presentation, where one person talks to a group in a “sage on the stage” manner. Facilitation usually involves a “guide on the side” who asks questions, moderates discussions, introduces activities, and helps participants learn.
This necessary and evolving skill is particularly important for talent development professionals who conduct in-person or virtual training. However, many other professionals also use it to direct team projects, task forces, committees, and meetings of any type.