Participant comfort

Because physicians do not stream in on time, allow 15 minutes for them to gather, make name tags and find a seat. Good dialogue occurs best in a safe, comfortable setting. Time spent orienting the participants to the facility, the agenda and their conference materials contribute to the general comfort level. The physician champion should orient the participants since he or she will be better known. The physician champion introduces the Chief Facilitator. From that point until the end, the Chief Facilitator serves as master of ceremonies and facilitates sessions of dialogue that involve the entire group.