facilitation
n.n. the act of making something easier or helping a process to happen. You often hear this word when someone helps a group of people work together more effectively.
n. the process of making something easier or more efficient; the act of providing assistance to a group or process to ensure it runs smoothly. Often used in professional contexts to describe the role of a neutral person who guides a meeting or discussion.
The facilitation of the meeting helped the team reach a decision.
Effective facilitation requires a neutral leader who can manage disagreements without taking sides.
The facilitation of international trade was a primary goal of the treaty, designed to remove tariffs and streamline customs procedures across the continent.
From facilitate + -ion. Compare Latin facilitātiō.