ToP® Group Facilitation Methods Training
“This was the best training I’ve had since joining the department.”
–Wayne Fanno, Ph.D., State of Oregon
“I have used the facilitation method that I learned through your teaching several times.
It is such a fabulous tool. I cannot say enough good things about it.”
–Past Participant
ToP® (Technology of Participation) Group Facilitation Methods is offered two times per year as a public course and is also available as an in-house course. Course offerings for 2012 are:
| May 29-30, 2012 Beaverton, OR |
November 6-7, 2012 Beaverton, OR |
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| Bundle this course with ToP Strategic Planning on June 4-5 and Save $100 |
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Pricing & Cancellation Policy
$595 per person up to 21 days prior to the training. If you register less than 21 days before the training, the fee is $645.
Cancellations may be received up to 21 days prior to each course for a fee of $75.00. Cancellations received with less than 21 days prior to a course will be subject to full payment. You may send a substitute.”
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Course Description
This is our core course which has had consistent rave reviews over the past 9 years. The curriculum is developed by a national team of trainers and consistently revised and updated on a regular basis.
In this course you will learn three proven processes for activating group participation. You will also gain hands-on experience practicing methods and explore ways to apply them to your specific situation.
The Focused Conversation Method
Learn a structured process that helps you plan and facilitate a meaningful exchange of ideas. Discover ways to involve every member in thinking through difficult issues. This process heightens your effectiveness in facilitating virtually every form of group communication.
- Conduct purposeful, productive meetings and discussions
- Quickly capture a group’s best thinking
- Surface new ideas and solutions
- Ask questions that stimulate candid feedback and discussion
The Consensus Workshop Method
Energize problem-solving with a process that builds active participation and teamwork. Productively channel diverse ideas into consensus decisions everyone can own and support. Learn tools to facilitate groups to new levels of creativity and cooperation
- Tap rational and intuitive thought processes
- Integrate diverse ideas
- Generate practical and creative solutions
- Develop group consensus
The Action Planning Method
Master this powerful implementation planning process which enables you to help a group rapidly pull together an effective plan, organize needed resources and mobilize individuals’ energy into action.
- Visualize a successful result
- Analyze the current reality
- Create a practical plan
- Maximize group commitment and involvement
Benefits
After talking this two day interactive learning course you will be able to:
- Reduce time spent on conflict resolution and prevent conflicts
- Allow groups to discover their own motivation
- Attain a deepened commitment from group members
- Point to visible results
- Save time and money through increased productivity
Who Should Take This Course?
People who are actively involved in the leadership and facilitation of groups and teams including: Supervisors, executive directors, managers, professional facilitators, private consultants, training managers, educators, health practitioners, community specialists, concerned citizens and team members in high participation environments who need increased exposure to group participation methods to be effective.
Prerequisite
Group Facilitation Methods is the prerequisite for many other ICA listed courses, including Participatory Strategic Planning (offered June 4-5, 2012).