Role of the Facilitator
Most groups benefit from a neutral facilitator who is brought in to implement this negotiation process. The facilitator needs to:
•be the guardian of the process and make sure the process is followed,
•help the parties keep to the ground rules,
•make sure that all needs and interests are surfaced and fully expressed,
•ensure the smooth functioning of the meetings and the satisfaction of the participants in the process, and
•not get involved in the content or try to arbitrate a solution.