ファシリテーター

ふぁしりてーたー
noun
facilitator
1. facilitator
A person who guides discussions or meetings to help participants achieve their goals.
ファシリテーターを(つと)める。
Serve as a facilitator.
ワークショップのファシリテーターを担当(たんとう)した。
I was in charge of facilitating the workshop.
優秀(ゆうしゅう)なファシリテーターがいると会議(かいぎ)がスムーズに(すす)む。
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:

  • ファシリテーターを(つと)める: to serve as facilitator
  • ファシリテーション: facilitation (the skill/practice)
  • ファシリテーションスキル: facilitation skills

USAGE NOTES:

  • Different from a 司会者 (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