What is the CPF designation?
The Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) designation is a professional credential awarded by the International Association of Facilitators to those that have demonstrated basic facilitator competencies. A CPF believes in the inherent value of the individual and the collective wisdom of the group. • Do leaders relinquish control when a facilitator is used? The leader/sponsor is always in control of defining the objectives and desired outcomes of the meeting. The facilitator works with the leader/sponsor planning the meeting to ensure clarity of purpose, outcomes, and scope of authority of the group. The leader/sponsor may review and approve the facilitation plan and may participate in the meeting. • Is the facilitator responsible for managing dysfunctional or disruptive meeting behavior? Addressing dysfunctional or disruptive behavior is one of the greatest concerns of meeting participants. Managing meeting behavior begins at two stages of the meeting process; 1.) During the plannin
