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Table 3 Facilitators’ characteristics as described by all groups in all countries

From: Embracing multiple stakeholders’ perspectives in defining competent simulation facilitators’ characteristics and educational behaviours: a qualitative study from Denmark, Korea, and Australia

Subject matter expertise

Personal approach and traits

Self-awareness and reflection

Communicative qualifications

• Has the necessary knowledge and/or clinical experience

• Understands the process of Simulation

• Is technologically competent

• Is formally trained in simulation-based learning

• Is credible

• Is approachable, kind and positive

• Is open-minded and curious

• Is charismatic

• Is enthusiastic

• Has a good sense of humour

• Is creative and flexible

• Is observant

• Is structured and organised

• Is able to empathise

• Is acceptable towards others/accepts others

• Has respect for the trainee and team members

• Is non-judgemental

• Is a team player

• Shows leadership

• Is confident in one-self

• Is humble

• Accepts fallibility

• Is open for dialog and recognises own limitations

• Is willing to accept feedback/accepts feedback

• Is willing to learn as well

• Is open for supervision

• Reflects on his/her own experience

• Has good communication skills

• Reads and uses non-verbal communication

• Communicates knowledge and ideas

• Is a good listener