A model of an optimally functioning person (OHF) is proposed based on an interdisciplinary approach and the principles of integrity, harmony and order. Five main integral internally differentiated personal characteristics (actualization, improvement, compromise, consistency, anti-entropy) are established, built on 18 necessary and sufficient factors. The anti-entropy factor is fundamental to ensure optimal performance. An analytical expression for the balance of the entropy of a biological system is given. The model is available for self-education of an optimal lifestyle.

The article discusses facilitation as an effective method of increasing the productivity of group work at the university. The contribution of the facilitator to the process of finding and making the right decision by the group is emphasized. The article presents and discusses in detail the main qualities necessary for a facilitator teacher to work with a group of students. The author of the article emphasizes the interdisciplinarity of facilitation, its relevance in other areas. A deep analysis is given of the schemes for the implementation of the main types of facilitation — basic facilitation and group facilitation. Special attention is paid to the components of the group facilitation process. The author gives a generalized description of the main formats of group discussion. The study presents the most popular author’s facilitation methods in the educational process of higher education. The leading facilitative principles are clarified. The author comes to the conclusion about the undoubted importance of facilitation in the process of organizing productive group work at the university.