China 2010 Fall Conference

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Facilitating Discussion

1. The Panel Moderator  
Objectives
• Select a topic for a panel discussion Identify differing viewpoints to be addressed by panelists
• Organize and moderate a panel discussion
Recommended Time: 20'-30' Optional Time: 22' ~ 26'  

2. The Brainstorming Session  
Objectives
• Select a problem for a brainstorming session for which you serves facilitator
• Conduct a brainstorming session  
• Have participants reduce the list of ides to the three best  
Recommended Time: 31' ~ 33' Optional Time: 20' ~ 22'  

3. The Problem-solving Discussion  
Objectives 
• Discuss the three ideas generated in Project 2
• Determine which one best resolves the problem  
Recommended Time: 26' ~ 31' Optional Time: 19' ~ 23'

4. Handling Challenging Situations
Objectives 
• Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise
• Serve as facilitator for the discussion  Effectively handle any member's behavioral problems that may interfere with the discussion
Recommended Time: 22' ~ 32' Optional Time: 12' ~ 21'  

5. Reaching a Consensus  
Objectives 
• To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve  
• As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus
Recommended Time: 31' ~ 37' Optional Time: 20' ~ 26'
 
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