ファシリテーター

ふぁしりてーたー
noun
facilitator
businessoccupation
1. facilitator
A person who guides discussions or meetings to help participants achieve their goals.
ファシリテーター(つと)める
Serve as a facilitator.
I was in charge of facilitating the workshop.
When there's a skilled facilitator, meetings proceed smoothly.

ファシリテーター is used in business, education, and workshop contexts for someone who guides group discussions without imposing their own opinions.

Common expressions

Usage

  • Different from a 司会者(しかいしゃ) (MC/host) who leads events
  • Focuses on drawing out participants' ideas
  • Common in corporate training, workshops, and community discussions
  • The role requires skills in neutral guidance and time management