Tool 10: Online focus group session - 2 hours
(timing will depend on the number of participants in the focus group)
Focus Group
e.g. Senior staff from central and regional offices
Facilitator
From Tool 8
Date / Time
From Tool 8
Participants
List names
Programme
Activity
Who
Resources
Prior
Decide what online platform to use.
Facilitator/s
Online
access
Some of the common free ones are Zoom, Skype,
join.me, Google hangouts. There are also useful working
tools such as Miro and Mural. However, until you are
confident working online, it is best to keep your process
simple and clear.
Practice! The following resources are useful:
• Tips for attending online meetings
• Tips for running remote meetings and workshops
Encourage everyone to join the online focus group
10 minutes before the meeting to check their
technology is working.
0.00 – 0.10
Welcome and introductions.
Remind participants about how to get the best from
Facilitator/
participants
engaging online.
0.10 – 0.20
Overview of the Gender Audit and focus group
purpose, principles and ethical considerations
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Facilitator
From Tool 4