In-House ToP Facilitation Methods

ToP Facilitation Methods, our flagship course, provides the base for all of our other ToP Courses. In this course, participants will explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes (The Focused Conversation Method, The Consensus Workshop Method and The Action Planning Process) for activating group participation. Participants will have a chance to practice these methods and explore ways to apply them in specific situations.

Description

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

Course Applicable To:

  • Consultants
  • Project Managers
  • Facilitators
  • Organizational change agents
  • Social change agents
  • Community workers, planners, project managers

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