ABSTRACT
Valuing is a key dimension in facilitation and refers to our ability to create a climate of respect for people and their personal autonomy. The aim of valuing is to build a climate in which people can be genuine, in which they feel free and willing to disclose their reality and which keeps them in touch with their true needs and interests. The hardest work in facilitation is the preparation and that means our own self-development. Self-disclosure helps to build up trust within the team or group and helps to establish the culture within the team that appreciation, recognition and valuing of others is not only important, but is essential if we want to empower people. Valuing highlights issues of trust and self-worth. Facilitators will need a light touch with this activity as it can provoke hilarity as well as highlighting people's inner worlds.
