ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of how to facilitate your new supervisor
training in a way that meets local needs.
There is confusion within the field of training and development about the ter-
minology used to denote various roles. Here are some distinctions that will be
useful in understanding the role of the facilitator:
Facilitator. From the French word facile, or ‘easy’, facilitation is the
art and science of assisting learners who are exploring content experi-
entially. Facilitation typically occurs in organizational meetings and
training sessions.
