Name: CBSG Philosophy, Process Design and Facilitation

Reference: Westley & Byers (2003) Getting the Right Science and Getting the Science Right. In: Westley, F.R. & Miller, P.S. (eds) Experiments in Consilience: Integrating Social and Scientific Responses to Save Endangered Species. Island Press.

Conservation planning step(s) when this would be used: Planning philosophy, process design and facilitation would be used throughout the planning process but would need to be discussed and agreed on during the Preparation Step.

Description of tool use: In the examples provided, CBSG philosophy, process design, and group principles are described with reference to their application in one of CBSG’s signature products – the Population and Habitat Viability Assessment (PHVA) workshop. However, they are also applicable to other planning contexts and methods.

Experience and expertise required to use the tool: Ideally, users would have undergone some training in CBSG facilitation techniques.

Data requirements: Not applicable.

Costs: There are no costs associated with this tool, except for those associated with hiring specialist facilitators.

Case study: CBSG PHVA Workshop Process Reference Packet: http://www.cbsg.org/sites/cbsg.org/files/PHVA_Reference_Packet_2010.pdf

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