IVET Sport & Rec: Facilitate Groups - E7 Performing and Adjourning

In this episode, hosts Sarah and Matt cover the final two stages of group development. They discuss how the facilitator’s role shifts from director to support during the performing stage, strategies for adjusting group performance without damaging trust, and why properly closing out a group during adjourning matters even when a group hasn’t reached peak performance. Key Takeaways: - During performing, the facilitator shifts from director to support, but must still monitor for disruptions. - Groups can cycle back to earlier stages when change occurs. A good facilitator recognises this and adjusts. - Adjust performance through feedback, open communication, goal re-alignment, and role adjustments, but protect trust. - Adjourning involves reflection, celebration, individual feedback, and collecting feedback on group processes. - Facilitation is active work at every stage; it doesn’t stop just because the group is performing well. Disclaimer: This episode features AI-generated voices created using ElevenLabs, with content developed by IVET. This podcast is produced for educational purposes only as an additional learning resource within the IVET suite, and as such remains the intellectual property of the IVET Group. Any unauthorised use or distribution is strictly prohibited. All content is current at the time of recording and may not reflect subsequent updates.