ToP Course Offerings

ToP courses are offered year-round throughout the United States. Inquire about scheduling a public course in your area or an in-house training for your organization at the Contact Us link above.

Course pricing is tiered. Please select a course to see detailed registration rates.

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ToP Facilitation Methods

ToP Facilitation Methods

Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course. *Tiered pricing available*

2 Days

$1,250.00

3 - 4 Nov
Richmond
5 - 6 Nov
Asheville
5 - 6 Nov
Minnesota
6 - 7 Nov
California
10 - 11 Nov
Minnesota
13 - 14 Nov
Asheville
17 - 18 Nov
Cincinnati, OH
2 - 3 Dec
Wisconsin
2 - 3 Dec
Kansas City
4 - 5 Dec
Illinois
10 - 11 Dec
Atlanta, GA
10 - 11 Dec
Minnesota
11 - 12 Dec
Phoenix
17 - 18 Dec
Dallas, TX
27 - 28 Jan
Dallas, TX
2 - 3 Feb
Richmond
24 - 25 Feb
Alexandria, VA
2 - 3 Mar
Atlanta, GA
10 - 11 Mar
Madison, WI
11 - 12 Mar
Washington
23 - 24 Mar
Asheville
26 - 27 Mar
Cincinnati, OH
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Lincoln, NE
8 - 9 Apr
Las Vegas, NV
20 - 21 Apr
Dallas, TX
23 - 24 Apr
Kansas City, MO
29 - 30 Apr
Bloomington
29 - 30 Apr
Portland
30 Apr - 1 May
Long Beach, CA
5 - 6 May
Orlando, FL
14 - 15 May
TBD
19 - 20 May
Nebraska
2 - 3 Jun
Alexandria, VA
10 - 11 Jun
Atlanta, GA
16 - 17 Jun
Cincinnati, OH
22 - 23 Jun
Asheville
14 - 15 Jul
Madison, WI
15 - 16 Jul
Washington
3 - 4 Aug
Kansas City, MO
10 - 11 Aug
Dallas, TX
11 - 12 Aug
Sioux Falls, SD
25 - 26 Aug
Bloomington
9 - 10 Sep
Kearney, NE
19 - 20 Sep
Asheville
24 - 25 Sep
Atlanta, GA
13 - 14 Oct
Las Vegas, NV
20 - 21 Oct
Las Vegas, NV
21 - 22 Oct
Washington
26 - 27 Oct
Alexandria, VA
3 - 4 Nov
Asheville
12 - 13 Nov
Dallas, TX
17 - 18 Nov
Madison, WI
1 - 2 Dec
Orlando, FL
17 - 18 Dec
Atlanta, GA

ToP Facilitation Methods Online

Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world. *Tiered pricing available*

Variable - up to 19 hours

$1,250.00

5 - 7 Nov
Live online
10 - 20 Nov
Online
1 - 4 Dec
Online
3 - 12 Dec
Online
16 - 18 Dec
Online
13 - 15 Jan
Online
27 - 29 Jan
Online
24 - 26 Feb
Online
3 - 5 Mar
Online
9 - 11 Jun
Online
23 - 25 Jun
Online
28 - 30 Jul
Online
11 - 13 Aug
Online
25 - 27 Aug
Online
13 - 15 Oct
Online
27 - 29 Oct
Online
17 - 19 Nov
Online
15 - 17 Dec
Online

ToP Facilitation Methods Leadership Online: Intensive

Gain real world experience in applying ToP methods in leadership situations. This unique course provides an understanding of ToP along with hands on experience to deepen your capacity to use it in your work. *Tiered pricing available* This short video description will provide more information on this course: https://youtu.be/hWu88vsq6S4

22.5 hrs, Nine 2.5 hr sessions

$1,850.00

No dates scheduled

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ToP Facilitation Methods for Community Engagement

ToP methods were created and refined through decades of community-based change work. This course follows the cycle of a community planning process, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Learn both theoretical frameworks and practical tools to support authentic community engagement, community driven and led decision-making throughout a community project planning cycle. Participants will be an interactive learning community, learning from each other in addition to the tools and frameworks shared.

4 Days

$2,500.00

Online Facilitation

ToP Facilitation Methods Online

Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world. *Tiered pricing available*

Variable - up to 19 hours

$1,250.00

5 - 7 Nov
Live online
10 - 20 Nov
Online
1 - 4 Dec
Online
3 - 12 Dec
Online
16 - 18 Dec
Online
13 - 15 Jan
Online
27 - 29 Jan
Online
24 - 26 Feb
Online
3 - 5 Mar
Online
9 - 11 Jun
Online
23 - 25 Jun
Online
28 - 30 Jul
Online
11 - 13 Aug
Online
25 - 27 Aug
Online
13 - 15 Oct
Online
27 - 29 Oct
Online
17 - 19 Nov
Online
15 - 17 Dec
Online

ToP Facilitation Methods Leadership Online: Intensive

Gain real world experience in applying ToP methods in leadership situations. This unique course provides an understanding of ToP along with hands on experience to deepen your capacity to use it in your work. *Tiered pricing available* This short video description will provide more information on this course: https://youtu.be/hWu88vsq6S4

22.5 hrs, Nine 2.5 hr sessions

$1,850.00

No dates scheduled

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Accelerated Action Planning Online

Plan and prepare a group project for launch, and develop shared commitment to timelines, tasks, and success measures in the time it takes to have a regular staff meeting. *Tiered pricing*

1 day

$550.00

No dates scheduled

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Action Planning Practice Lab on Miro

Become skilled in facilitating the ToP Action Planning Method using an online platform with this hands-on practice lab for TFM graduates! Leave with an online template to use when hosting an Action Plan workshop.

4.5 hr session

$550.00

No dates scheduled

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Shift Happens: Design Principles for a Virtual World

Individuals, groups, and organizations are responding and adapting to changing work and local and global environments. Explore the theories, tools, and techniques to create designs that will meet your group's needs. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

Two 3.5 hour sessions

$650.00

No dates scheduled

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ToP Strategic Planning Online

ToP Strategic Planning teaches how to weave powerful ToP methods into an integrated approach to strategic planning and creation of plans that are realistic, achievable and easy to monitor. This method is especially useful with larger groups of stakeholders and groups holding diverse ideas. Strategic plans using this powerful process can be accomplished in as little as two days. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

5 half-day segments

$1,250.00

ToP Secrets of Implementation: Online

Re-strategize for new situations, explore ways to meet deliverables in a virtual environment, bring new partners to the table mid-stream, and stay participatory and collaborative through virtual communication. *Tiered pricing available*

Four 3-hour sessions

$1,250.00

No dates scheduled

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ToP Focused Conversation Online

Generate meaningful, productive dialogue around any topic with this powerful, universally applicable framework. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

7 hours

$650.00

Facilitation for Innovation Online

While the “lone genius” remains a beloved cultural image, the science of creativity shows that connections among innovators are what enable breakthroughs, large and small. Groups and teams are a critical place to cultivate creative thinking for innovative solutions. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

2 Days

$800.00

No dates scheduled

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Approaches to Environmental Scanning Online

Explore 10 creative, insightful tools to understand customer, staff or community perceptions and needs, delve into relevant data, and get groups on the same page to launch their work. *Tiered pricing available*

3 Days

$800.00

No dates scheduled

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Facilitation Fundamentals

ToP Facilitation Methods

Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course. *Tiered pricing available*

2 Days

$1,250.00

3 - 4 Nov
Richmond
5 - 6 Nov
Asheville
5 - 6 Nov
Minnesota
6 - 7 Nov
California
10 - 11 Nov
Minnesota
13 - 14 Nov
Asheville
17 - 18 Nov
Cincinnati, OH
2 - 3 Dec
Wisconsin
2 - 3 Dec
Kansas City
4 - 5 Dec
Illinois
10 - 11 Dec
Atlanta, GA
10 - 11 Dec
Minnesota
11 - 12 Dec
Phoenix
17 - 18 Dec
Dallas, TX
27 - 28 Jan
Dallas, TX
2 - 3 Feb
Richmond
24 - 25 Feb
Alexandria, VA
2 - 3 Mar
Atlanta, GA
10 - 11 Mar
Madison, WI
11 - 12 Mar
Washington
23 - 24 Mar
Asheville
26 - 27 Mar
Cincinnati, OH
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Lincoln, NE
8 - 9 Apr
Las Vegas, NV
20 - 21 Apr
Dallas, TX
23 - 24 Apr
Kansas City, MO
29 - 30 Apr
Bloomington
29 - 30 Apr
Portland
30 Apr - 1 May
Long Beach, CA
5 - 6 May
Orlando, FL
14 - 15 May
TBD
19 - 20 May
Nebraska
2 - 3 Jun
Alexandria, VA
10 - 11 Jun
Atlanta, GA
16 - 17 Jun
Cincinnati, OH
22 - 23 Jun
Asheville
14 - 15 Jul
Madison, WI
15 - 16 Jul
Washington
3 - 4 Aug
Kansas City, MO
10 - 11 Aug
Dallas, TX
11 - 12 Aug
Sioux Falls, SD
25 - 26 Aug
Bloomington
9 - 10 Sep
Kearney, NE
19 - 20 Sep
Asheville
24 - 25 Sep
Atlanta, GA
13 - 14 Oct
Las Vegas, NV
20 - 21 Oct
Las Vegas, NV
21 - 22 Oct
Washington
26 - 27 Oct
Alexandria, VA
3 - 4 Nov
Asheville
12 - 13 Nov
Dallas, TX
17 - 18 Nov
Madison, WI
1 - 2 Dec
Orlando, FL
17 - 18 Dec
Atlanta, GA

ToP Focused Conversation

Generate meaningful, productive dialogue around any topic with this powerful, universally applicable framework. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

1 Day

$650.00

Approaches to Environmental Scanning

Explore 10 creative, insightful tools to understand customer, staff or community perceptions and needs, delve into relevant data, and get groups on the same page to launch their work. *Tiered pricing available*

1 Day

$800.00

Wed 12 Nov
Minnesota
Thu 20 Nov
Minneapolis
Thu 29 Jan
Dallas, TX
Wed 4 Feb
Milwaukee, WI
Sun 15 Feb
Las Vegas, NV
Thu 26 Feb
Alexandria, VA
Tue 24 Mar
Omaha
Thu 4 Jun
Alexandria, VA
Tue 9 Jun
Atlanta, GA
Wed 24 Jun
Asheville
Thu 23 Jul
San Antonio, TX
Mon 31 Aug
Milwaukee, WI
Wed 30 Sep
Atlanta, GA
Thu 5 Nov
Asheville

Accelerated Action Planning

Plan and prepare a group project for launch, and develop shared commitment to timelines, tasks, and success measures in the time it takes to have a regular staff meeting. *Tiered pricing*

Half-Day

$550.00

No dates scheduled

Facilitating Conciliation: Beyond Conflict Resolution

Two day consecutive course.

$1,250.00

No dates scheduled

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Facilitation Graphics

90% of adults learn best when visuals are part of their learning experience! Learn how to activate the power of visual thinking in your meetings with color, imagery, and design.

1 Day

$700.00

No dates scheduled

Making Data Dance

Making Data Dance focuses on designing participatory processes for data gathering, review and analysis. We illustrate ways to ground groups in the data they need to make better decisions using the Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods; share a straightforward tool to gather stakeholder perceptions; and provide an opportunity for you to actively participate in and apply the methods we share. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

1 Day

$600.00

No dates scheduled

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Meetings That Work

In today’s world of truncated timelines, increased workloads, and demands for workplace democracy, we need group decisions made quickly, positively, and with diminished frustration. We also need to ensure that meetings are effective, efficient, and highly productive. This course is designed for the person who needs tools to enhance participation and productivity in various types of meetings.

2 days

$1,250.00

Facilitation for Innovation

This highly interactive course introduces tools and practices that groups and teams can use to heighten their creativity quotient and foster innovative problem solving.

1 Day

$800.00

No dates scheduled

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ToP Facilitation Methods for Community Engagement

ToP methods were created and refined through decades of community-based change work. This course follows the cycle of a community planning process, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Learn both theoretical frameworks and practical tools to support authentic community engagement, community driven and led decision-making throughout a community project planning cycle. Participants will be an interactive learning community, learning from each other in addition to the tools and frameworks shared.

4 Days

$2,500.00

Advanced Facilitation

Mastering Technology of Participation

Skyrocket your facilitation skills to the mastery level and build a supportive community of practice through this intensive and stimulating year-long learning experience. *Tiered pricing available!*

12 Day

$6,050.00

ToP Strategic Planning

Weave a variety of ToP Facilitation Methods into an integrated approach to strategic planning, resulting in strong consensus around a realistic, achievable, measurable plan. *See below for available tiered pricing!*

2 days

$1,250.00

13 - 14 Nov
Minnesota
3 - 4 Dec
Cambridge
8 - 9 Dec
Minnesota
5 - 6 Feb
Milwaukee, WI
5 - 6 Mar
Atlanta, GA
25 - 26 Mar
Omaha
26 - 27 Mar
Asheville
23 - 24 Apr
Dallas, TX
18 - 19 May
Las Vegas, NV
21 - 22 Jul
San Antonio, TX
1 - 2 Sep
Milwaukee, WI
15 - 17 Sep
Portland
28 - 29 Sep
Atlanta, GA
5 - 6 Oct
Las Vegas, NV
29 - 30 Oct
Alexandria, VA
10 - 11 Nov
Dallas, TX
14 - 15 Dec
Asheville

Facilitation Mastery

Designing for Change

The images we hold about ourselves and our world shape our behavior. Unlock the power of image to help clients transform their current reality into the future they seek and create effective and lasting change.

2 Days

Tiered pricing available

No dates scheduled

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