Another survey

showed only 33 percent of business leaders had any training in how to

effectively run meetings. In many cases, using a formally trained facilitator

will improve productivity, save time and in the long run, save money.

A facilitator

is particularly important in task forces, customer focus groups, and process

action teams. A trained facilitator keeps the group on-track, helping

them with decision and problem solving techniques. Another key advantage

is their impartiality. This impartiality helps to avoid the influences

of rank and position that may intimidate other meeting participants.

The facilitator

works side by side with the chairperson helping design the agenda, the

flow of information and the actual pro

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