163 - What do we facilitate for? A philosophical conversation with Dov Tsal
Why do we facilitate? Who are we, as facilitators? Is shared understanding a goal?
Dov Tsal - Tao-inspired coach, mentor, and facilitator - is not one to shy away from the deep and challenging philosophical questions of our craft.
In fact, he’s usually the one asking them!
This was certainly the case in this episode - which is more of a conversation than an interview. We examine the role, purpose, and objectives of facilitators and explore the boundaries of our work and being.
An unmissable, unique episode for enquiring minds of facilitation.
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Questions and Answers
Part one
[01:37] You were clear that you didn't want this to be an interview. What would you like it to be instead?
[03:15] Is there anything we cannot facilitate?
[05:53] The issue of assuming a specific goal for a workshop.
[09:15] Is facilitation only possible around a purpose?
[11:14] Passive facilitation.
[13:16] When we act in service of something bigger than us, how can we be sure it's right or working or correct?
[15:38] The Catch 22 of seeking perfection.
[20:54] Responsibility - of facilitators, in facilitation.
[25:31] Where does the limit of our responsibility sit? For how many factors out from our original act do we hold responsibility?
[28:03] Can we go back to defining responsibility?
[32:37] Are we responsible for someone's inner reaction to outer circumstances?
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