As a facilitator, you also need to consider how you will be viewed and what your identity is in relation to the participants. Do you have privileges, eg race and class, which It may be appropriate to make explicit? Some groups may appreciate it if you begin by saying that you recognise that your race and class has brought you certain privileges, however (examples of aspects of your social and political identity and your background) assist you in your work with HRDs to better mitigate risks and threats.
If the facilitation team lacks some representation, eg there are only male trainers, it is better to say this openly, including why this happened and how you intend to engage, to avoid the ‘elephant in the room’. Ensure that sessions focus on engaging with each other as people with shared goals and interests.
