CVS Skills in Facilitation 2

Question 1

During the Creative Phase of a value study, a senior engineer repeatedly critiques ideas as they are proposed. What is the facilitator's best response?

Accepted Answer

Remind the group that judgment is deferred during idea generation and refocus on quantity of ideas

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Ask the engineer to leave the workshop until the phase is complete

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Stop the session and move directly to the Evaluation Phase

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Allow the critiques since technical accuracy matters most

Question 2

A value study team is deadlocked between two competing alternatives. Which facilitation technique best moves the group toward a decision?

Accepted Answer

Apply an evaluation matrix with weighted criteria agreed on by the team

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Have the facilitator choose the alternative to save time

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Defer the decision to the project sponsor without team input

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Take a quick majority vote and dismiss the minority view

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of establishing ground rules at the start of a value engineering workshop?

Accepted Answer

To create shared behavioral expectations that the facilitator can reference when managing the group

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To document the technical scope of the project

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To assign blame if the workshop fails to meet targets

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To satisfy contractual requirements of the value study

Question 4

In a multidisciplinary value study, one participant dominates every discussion. Which technique best balances participation?

Accepted Answer

Structured round-robin input where each member speaks in turn

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Letting the dominant member lead since they have the most energy

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Splitting the workshop so the dominant member works alone

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Ending discussions early to limit the dominant member's airtime

Question 5

Active listening by a facilitator is best demonstrated by which behavior?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing the speaker's point and confirming it was understood correctly

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Preparing your rebuttal while the speaker finishes

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Nodding while checking the workshop schedule

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Immediately offering a solution to the speaker's concern

Question 6

A facilitator notices the team's energy dropping mid-afternoon during Function Analysis. What is the most effective intervention?

Accepted Answer

Take a short break or switch to a more interactive activity

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Cancel the remainder of the day's agenda

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Lecture the team on the importance of the study

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Extend the session later into the evening to compensate

Question 7

When a conflict between two team members becomes personal during a workshop, the facilitator should first:

Accepted Answer

Refocus the discussion on the issue and data rather than the individuals

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Ask the rest of the team to vote on who is right

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Ignore it and continue with the agenda

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Report both members to their managers