BW,
I think you might have got the wrong end of the stick. My point was that Stds Doc is heavy on the style - the 'chairing' skills - and light on substance - the 'what'. Of course, if the conversation is not directed at any clear goal then it's a pointless exercise.
In part, this is why I disagree with the views expressed about a facilitator being a 'teacher' and is CRM about 'teaching'. Of course it is. A CRM session, be it in the classroom, in a LOFT or in a Line Check debrief, is all about bringing about a change in behaviour, about sustaining a performance or, maybe, about providing insight. Because of this emphasis on form over substance we are not yet in a position where ALL facilitators have the necessary skill. There is no consistency.
To be fair. most of my work is outside of the UK where, in many cases, the bar is still resting on the ground.