WEBVTT 00:00:05.926 --> 00:00:09.926 Hello, welcome to the Roots of Health and Inequity guide to group leadership and facilitation. 00:00:10.950 --> 00:00:16.950 As a group leader or facilitator you will help your colleagues navigate the roots course series. 00:00:17.300 --> 00:00:25.060 This video will describe how to navigate the site, create a group, invite members and get started. 00:00:25.122 --> 00:00:28.311 Start with the Start a group button. 00:00:28.351 --> 00:00:34.350 You'll need to be logged in to start a group, so if you don't already have an account, create one now. 00:00:34.600 --> 00:00:37.022 Once you have completed the create an account form use, 00:00:37.062 --> 00:00:43.060 the verification link in your email inbox to add a password and complete your account. 00:00:43.276 --> 00:00:49.270 From the groups page, select Start a Group again to complete the start a group form. 00:00:49.860 --> 00:00:57.860 You'll need to provide a group name, description, and what organization your group is associated with. 00:00:58.630 --> 00:01:03.630 By selecting: Request enrollment, you will approve who can join the group. 00:01:04.195 --> 00:01:08.195 You can make the group more private, by hiding it from the public-facing groups page listing. 00:01:09.800 --> 00:01:13.767 You can use the: Assign a course option, to let your group members know 00:01:13.807 --> 00:01:17.807 which course or courses you are working on together. 00:01:18.200 --> 00:01:22.314 If you aren't ready to assign a course, or need to change author group settings, 00:01:22.454 --> 00:01:26.454 this can all be done later, using the group settings link on your dashboard. 00:01:28.262 --> 00:01:33.260 No form would be complete without agreeing to the site terms, so check the box. 00:01:33.400 --> 00:01:36.695 Then select create group at the bottom of the page. 00:01:37.730 --> 00:01:41.730 Now that your group is created, it's time to add members. 00:01:41.860 --> 00:01:47.860 To invite members to your group, add their email addresses and send a customized email message. 00:01:48.745 --> 00:01:52.745 Group members will receive an email invitation with a link to the Root site 00:01:53.455 --> 00:01:57.455 that will help them create an account and join your group. 00:01:57.910 --> 00:02:02.910 You can use the members page to monitor who joined your group and adjust group membership. 00:02:03.809 --> 00:02:06.492 You can also define other Group Members as Group Leaders. 00:02:06.532 --> 00:02:10.532 Select Member and change the Group Member to a Group Leader. 00:02:10.677 --> 00:02:12.784 You may have up to two Group Leaders. 00:02:13.820 --> 00:02:16.824 From there, it's up to you on how to proceed. 00:02:17.556 --> 00:02:21.556 The Roots of Health Inequity online course series is not necessarily linear, 00:02:22.165 --> 00:02:25.123 though it covers a large amount of content, 00:02:25.163 --> 00:02:29.163 you're free to start where you wish, and proceed through the courses at your leisure. 00:02:30.755 --> 00:02:35.750 You can help your group stay on track by assigning a course, using the assign a course button. 00:02:37.750 --> 00:02:40.752 For a quick orientation on what's available, look at the courses page. 00:02:41.786 --> 00:02:44.534 Not only does this page show a preview for each course, 00:02:44.574 --> 00:02:47.853 but you can use it to track your progress with each course as well. 00:02:47.893 --> 00:02:52.890 Let's check out Course One as an example of what you can expect to see in each course. 00:02:53.777 --> 00:02:58.770 Each course overview page begins with a brief video introduction to the course topics. 00:02:59.426 --> 00:03:05.420 This page also includes the purpose, overview, and learning objectives to support facilitation 00:03:06.209 --> 00:03:11.200 as well as a sneak peek at some of its main interactive activities. 00:03:11.910 --> 00:03:14.775 Each course consists of three chapters. 00:03:14.815 --> 00:03:18.628 One: the importance and background of the topic. 00:03:19.660 --> 00:03:24.660 Two: engagement through various activities and its relevance to public health practice. 00:03:25.276 --> 00:03:29.121 Three: strategies for action. 00:03:29.161 --> 00:03:33.161 Each chapter features interactive exercises, readings, voices from the field and discussion questions. 00:03:36.333 --> 00:03:40.273 The course concludes with a course wrap-up. 00:03:40.313 --> 00:03:44.313 A summary of key takeaways, references, and voices from the field: 00:03:45.018 --> 00:03:50.010 audio stories from public health experts tackling health inequities. 00:03:51.300 --> 00:03:52.839 Let's go back to the dashboard. 00:03:53.000 --> 00:03:58.600 The dashboard page is an important tool that helps you keep your group organized and on track. 00:03:58.826 --> 00:04:02.826 Check out the recent comments page, to see the latest responses to discussion questions. 00:04:03.594 --> 00:04:08.590 Use the members page and group settings page to manage your group. 00:04:09.000 --> 00:04:13.240 As your group progresses through the course, you can track their progress using the reports page. 00:04:14.517 --> 00:04:18.517 Here you can see who is moving forward and who may need extra help. 00:04:18.626 --> 00:04:23.620 You can also access their completion certificates when your group members complete a course. 00:04:24.929 --> 00:04:28.929 If you need help, use the group leader page as a resource. 00:04:29.040 --> 00:04:33.040 Here you can find the facilitators guide, which provides in-depth information 00:04:34.378 --> 00:04:37.229 about what it means to facilitate a group. 00:04:37.269 --> 00:04:41.269 The guide shares tips and strategies that will set you up for success. 00:04:42.181 --> 00:04:46.181 If you need further help, check out the frequently asked questions page or contact us. 00:04:48.954 --> 00:04:52.680 Now that you understand how to lead a group using the roots course tools, 00:04:52.720 --> 00:04:55.206 let's talk about what it means to facilitate a course. 00:04:55.246 --> 00:04:59.540 By the way, the group leader and group facilitator don't need to be the same person. 00:05:00.334 --> 00:05:03.036 Different folks can assume different roles. 00:05:03.076 --> 00:05:08.070 Groups use this course series for many different reasons, including for staff training 00:05:08.858 --> 00:05:15.850 and strategizing to assess programs, initiatives, community engagement or other parts of their work. 00:05:16.215 --> 00:05:19.737 As a group facilitator, you'll have a few responsibilities, including: 00:05:20.000 --> 00:05:22.955 Assembling the group and sending invitations. 00:05:22.995 --> 00:05:26.995 Establishing a calendar with a schedule, goals and meetings. 00:05:27.672 --> 00:05:30.838 Establishing learning group agreements. 00:05:30.878 --> 00:05:34.878 Creating the online learning group and establishing privacy settings 00:05:35.301 --> 00:05:38.984 And sending meeting notes to the group. 00:05:39.024 --> 00:05:42.697 Here are a few recommendations that will help you guide your group 00:05:42.737 --> 00:05:46.737 and facilitate, safe, honest and open discussion. 00:05:47.489 --> 00:05:53.480 As a group facilitator, it's helpful to have some experience facilitating social justice topics. 00:05:54.854 --> 00:05:59.850 These topics require facilitators to know how to navigate power dynamics in a group, 00:06:00.600 --> 00:06:04.600 build trust and make connections between our personal and professional experiences, 00:06:06.873 --> 00:06:12.870 while also keeping the conversation moving to accomplish your unique learning goals. 00:06:13.797 --> 00:06:17.797 Access to training and other resources, like our roots facilitator guide, 00:06:17.898 --> 00:06:21.898 can help you as a group facilitator, think through how to discuss these topics. 00:06:22.300 --> 00:06:26.300 If you do not have staff with experience in facilitating dialogues about social justice, 00:06:27.111 --> 00:06:31.111 you may consider bringing in a facilitator from outside your organization 00:06:31.165 --> 00:06:34.796 or working with a partner organization. 00:06:34.836 --> 00:06:38.730 Wherever you land, it's important to always establish group agreements 00:06:38.770 --> 00:06:43.770 to make sure to keep things engaging and respectful while discussing these topics. 00:06:44.372 --> 00:06:46.041 Sample agreements could include: 00:06:46.081 --> 00:06:50.081 One: staying engaged for the entirety of the training. 00:06:50.826 --> 00:06:56.820 Be fully present for the duration of the training and maintain an open heart and mind. 00:06:57.201 --> 00:07:04.200 Two: speaking your truth. Participants agree to be honest, willing to share and be vulnerable. 00:07:05.460 --> 00:07:10.460 Remember to speak from the I. Everyone represents their own experience. 00:07:11.401 --> 00:07:15.401 It is best to avoid generalizing to larger groups. 00:07:16.195 --> 00:07:20.195 Three: give each other and yourself permission to speak in first draft. 00:07:21.227 --> 00:07:25.227 This means, radically granting yourself and others permission to speak. 00:07:26.737 --> 00:07:30.260 Even if your thoughts are not all together. 00:07:30.300 --> 00:07:34.040 Four: take space. Make space. 00:07:34.080 --> 00:07:38.080 Speak up when you have something to share and create an environment for others to share. 00:07:39.583 --> 00:07:43.583 Five: anticipate and lean into discomfort. 00:07:44.616 --> 00:07:48.616 These topics may be personal and may evoke discomfort. 00:07:48.796 --> 00:07:56.790 Moving out of our comfort zone opens space for collective learning, vulnerability and new ideas. 00:07:57.618 --> 00:08:01.618 Six: and finally, agree to honor confidentiality. 00:08:02.727 --> 00:08:05.879 Share themes and learnings outside of the space, 00:08:05.919 --> 00:08:10.910 but not individual stories, without explicit permission. 00:08:11.102 --> 00:08:14.202 Starting with these agreements in place will help your group 00:08:14.242 --> 00:08:18.242 to be ready to tackle challenging topics in a thoughtful and productive way. 00:08:18.912 --> 00:08:22.823 Download our facilitators guide below, for more tips on how to get started. 00:08:22.863 --> 00:08:26.863 Or reach out to us at rootsofhealthinequity@naccho.org 00:08:27.560 --> 00:08:31.560 Good luck creating your group and completing the course!