Friday Facilitator Forum
Whether you are facilitating a dairy advisory team or are simply a team member, this webinar series provides useful information about popular topics related to successful team operation. Join team members from across the United States in a one-hour format featuring interactive presentations from experienced team facilitators followed by questions and discussion among your fellow team leaders from various states. The webinar series requires a one-time registration at the beginning but the program is offered at no cost to you. You may access the webinar live, ask questions and participate in discussion. If you are unable to access live, the sessions are recorded for use at a later time. (Photo courtesy USDA/NRCS)
Team Resources:
Monthly Monitor - Revised version (Excel file)
Penn State Dairy Advisory Team website
Facilitator Evaluation (pdf)
Meeting Process Evaluation (pdf)
Forum Coordinators:
- Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator
- Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science
Sponsor:
Center for Dairy Excellence
More Information:
Dr. Lisa Holden, 888-373-7232; lholden@psu.edu
Registration:
The webinar series is currently on hiatus, but returns in September 2012 for monthly sessions. In the meantime, we invite you to view past recordings of our most recent sessions.
Recordings/Presentations from Past Sessions:
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
March 16, 2012
Topic: Bringing the Right People to the Table. Instructor: Dr. Lisa Holden. Click here for a recording of the presentation.
February 17, 2012
Topic: Confidentiality, Liability, and Legal Tangles. Guest Instructor: Mr. Ross Pifer, Director of the Penn State Agricultural Law Reference and Resource Center. Click here for a recording of the webinar presentation.
January 20, 2012
Topic: Dealing Effectively with Difficult Team Members. Instructor: Dr. Lisa Holden. Click here for a recording of the program.
December 16, 2011
Topic: Understanding Team Dynamics. Instructor: Robert Goodling. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
October 21, 2011
Topic: Making Data Count -Managing Information for the Team. Presented by Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator. Click here for a recording of the meeting. Presentation: Making Data Count
September 16, 2011
Topic: Staying on Course – Helping your Team to Achieve its Goals. Presented by Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Recording unavailable.
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
April 15, 2011
Topic: Tools and Techniques for Successful Facilitation. Presented by Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
March 18, 2011
Topic: Resolving Conflict in the Team. Presented by: Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
January 21, 2011
Topic: Reaching Team Goals. Presented by: Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
December 17, 2010
Topic: Managing Information for the Team. Presented by: Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Click here for a recording of the meeting. Presentation: Monitoring Information With Your Team
November 19, 2010
Topic: Conflict, Chaos, and Creating Opportunity. Presented by: Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
October 15, 2010
Topic: Understanding Team Dynamics. Presented by: Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator. Click here for a recording of the meeting.
September 17, 2010
Topic: Legal Considerations When You Are Part of the Team. Presented by: Ross Pifer, director, Penn State Ag Law and Reference Center. Presentation: "Professional Liability Considerations for Team Members" (pdf) Click here for a recording of the meeting.
October 16, 2009
Topic: Effective Agenda Management
Discussion: How long do your team meetings typically last? How well is your agenda covered? Meeting Presentation: Effective agenda management (ppt); Click here for a recording of the meeting.
November 20, 2009
Topic: Reaching Team Goals
Discussion: How many goals do your teams typically achieve in a year? How well written are team goals? Meeting Presentation: Reaching Team Goals (pdf); Click here for a recording of the meeting.
December 18, 2009
Topic: Leadership vs. Facilitation
Discussion: Who leads your team? What is your greatest strength as a facilitator? Meeting Presentation: Leadership vs. Facilitation (pdf)
January 15, 2010
Topic: Managing Information for your Team
Discussion: What data is typically shared at team meetings? Presentation: Managing Information For Your Team (pdf); Click here for a recording of the meeting.
February 19, 2010
Topic: How and when is the right time to end a team?
Discussion: How have you ended a team? What scenarios might cause you to stop facilitating? Presentation: Ending the Team (ppt) Tools: Facilitator Evaluation (pdf) and Meeting Process Evaluation (pdf) Click here for a recording of the meeting.
March 19, 2010
Topic: Managing Multiple Teams
Discussion: How many is too many? What efficiencies are gained by facilitating more than one team? Click here for a recording of the meeting.
