> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/badge-templates-and-library-open-library/coordination-badges/facilitator.md). # Facilitator ### Description Meetings are an integral part of any organisation and especially when authority is distributed. Those that control the process and flow of information hold power over decisions and can stir the conversation towards divergence or convergence. This badge is here to ensure that this power over process is wielded by those that will use it to 'facilitate' the circle to enable effective organisational purpose manifestation. This badge does not grant you the right to facilitate any specific circle meeting. A circle will always retain the right to choose/elect their own facilitator. It might choose to limit their choices to only those that hold this badge. ### Powers, Perks, and Possibilities * create a safe container for all circle members to show up and process agenda items (tensions) * hold the group to the agreed time boundary * help (through questions, not direction) a tension holder find the correct context (role/soul/governance) to process their tension * process every tension into meaningful change in pursuit of purpose * compassionately protect the process even when emotions get heated * separate their personal needs from facilitator needs and clearly communicate both * signal to move the conversation towards divergence or convergence (or both) Submitted by Joachim Stroh of [Hypha DHO](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/7.-take-action-with-the-commons-organisations/the-hypha-dao-dho/) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/badge-templates-and-library-open-library/coordination-badges/facilitator.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.