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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods Online
DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 8\, 13\, 15 2026 (8 AM – 1 PM PDT / 10:00-3:00 CST)\nFour 5 hour sessions. Wednesdays and Fridays. One registration. \nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually\, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world.\n\nDescription\n\n\nHave you found yourself struggling to conduct meaningful online conversations? \nAre you anxious about what to do when someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging live on-line modular course you look at the landscape of facilitation and will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from unproductive conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \nLandscape of Facilitation (Module I)\n\nIntroduction and facility with the virtual facilitation environment\nUnderstanding of ToP facilitation as a participatory and respectful process that helps groups create shared awareness\, agreement\, and action online\nUnderstand the foundational theory and flow of ToP Facilitation Methods virtually\n\nFocused Conversation  (Module II)\n\nGenerate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic with this universal framework. Learn how to virtually : \n\nBuild your confidence in hosting respectful\, inclusive conversations online\nDeepen awareness and understanding of individual and group dynamics in conversation\nFeel increasingly comfortable flexing between the roles of participant\, designer\, and facilitator\nParticipate in an online learning environment\, where a variety of virtual tools are modeled for their potential use\, including chat\, participant\, and breakout features in Zoom\n\nConsensus Workshop (Module III)\n\nInfuse a group with creativity and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into alignment with this energizing virtual process. \n\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nActively engage participants in collective decision-making\n\nAction Planning (Module IV)\n\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goal\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\nImmersive demonstrations\, process review of foundational theoretical understanding of facilitation and group dynamics\, and planning for application regardless of preferred virtual platform\, will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use.\n\nWe will be using Google Slides and Zoom for this training. \nYou will receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide \n\nYou will be asked to: participate in self-guided learning including reading materials and assignments. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutive directors and board members\nEducators and health practitioners\nProject and team leaders\nActive citizens and community workers\nFacilitators\, trainers and consultants\nGovernment employees and elected officials\nUX and product designers\nOrganizational change agents\nCommunity organizers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\nApplicable for NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) and AICP (APA). Inquire to support@ica-usa.org for credit hour details. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-online-may-6-8-13-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online,Top Facilitation Methods
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Quintana Hopkins":MAILTO:Robert@strategicfacilitation.com 
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:May 28-9\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
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SUMMARY:ToP Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:3-4 June 2026 \n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PDT \n\n\nReady to help organizations\, coalitions\, and communities move beyond action plans to navigate more complex change?  \nIn this course\, you’ll weave together individual ToP methods into a comprehensive\, step-by-step approach to help groups answer their most important strategic questions. \nLearn to help groups: \n\nCreatively visualize and come to agreement around their ideal future\nHonestly confront their most stubborn blocks to success\nAlign around powerful\, innovative shared intentions\nDefine measurable goals\nCommit to accountable plans of action\n\nStrategic planning doesn’t have to be intimidating… we’ll show you how to break it into manageable pieces so you can trust the process and the group! This model of strategic planning can be used by teams\, organizations\, collaboratives\, and communities—the framework is even helpful for couples\, families and individuals. \nToP Strategic Planning will contribute to your ability to understand strategy and think strategically in all areas of your own life.   If you have taken Top Facilitation Methods\, this is the ideal course to advance your mastery journey in these methods. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\nExecutives and organizational leaders who depend on others for successful implementation of organization strategies \n\nBoard Members & Executive Directors\nSenior Administrators\nManagers and Team Coordinators\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nOrganizational Change Agents\nCommunity Change Strategists\nProject and team leaders\nPolicy analysts\nHuman resource professionals\nCommunity leaders\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“The ToP Strategic Planning course provides a well-defined\, concrete method to guide a strategic planning process while still building in flexibility to accommodate the unique needs and dynamics of the group.” \n-Lesley Reeder\nSenior Consultant in Healthcare \n“Simply amazing. Totally participatory by design without having to silence or purposely amplify the participants. It is a structured process that if followed will prove to be successful.”  \n-Ian Johnson\, MBA\nWorkforce Development Director & Independent Consultant \n“This training provides the framework for doing strategic planning that includes all voices from an organization – from the CEO to the boots on the ground – and values all voices equally. I like that groups are encouraged to think big first and then work from that towards a plan for how to get there. It’s a creative\, barrier-busting method for strategic planning.” \n– Jessica Seberger\nHealth Program Manager \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-strategic-planning-2019-2/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:ToP Strategic Planning
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SUMMARY:Approaches to Environmental Scanning
DESCRIPTION:5 June 2026\n8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PDT \nWhat is Environmental Scanning?\nThe environmental scan is an assessment tool to prepare a group to do further work\, such as strategic planning or making significant decisions. It includes relevant factual data such as an organizational or community history\, accomplishments\, industry and/or economic trends and subjective data such as customer\, staff or community perceptions. In following the environmental scan with a planning process\, the analysis of information about real and perceived needs provides a basis that will assist in strengthening later sessions. \nAn environmental assessment or other preparation activities can help participants gain insight into factors that may be driving or influencing their organization or community. It is essential for a group to know and understand the significance of these influences before it can start the planning process. For example\, such preparation creates a common context for creating a vision for the future. When used as the first step in Participatory Strategic Planning an appropriate form of environmental assessment helps focus the planning. \nThere are many ways to approach an environmental assessment. You will be introduced to multiple approaches to environmental scanning: \n\nCurrent Trends Conversations – Brief and Extended Versions\nEnvironmental Context Overview and Situation Assessment Frameworks\nCooperative Study of Quantitative Data\nThe “Wall of Wonder” Environmental or Historical Scan\nThe Wave Paradigm Inventory\nStrategic Juncture Analysis\nComprehensive Screens: Plotting a Snapshot of an Organization\n\nThe course will demonstrate some of the above tools with your participation. Others of the above tools will be reviewed. This one day training expands on the Preparation and Design Section of the ToP Participatory Strategic Planning Course. \nThis training deepens and expands upon the Preparation and Design Section of the ToP Strategic Planning Course. \nWho Should Take This Course?\nPeople who work with groups that need high-levels participation and who are preparing to enter into strategic planning or moving through a major organizational change. \n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutive directors and board members\nFacilitators\, trainers and consultants\nEducators and health practitioners\nActive citizens community leaders\n\nPre-requisite Course\nPlease note that ToP Facilitation Methods is a pre-requisite \nFor more information contact Stacey Daraio at stacey@strategicfacilitation.com or call at 415.987.0467. \nREGISTER HERE at the ICA website.
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/approaches-to-environmental-scanning/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Approaches to Environmental Scanning,CSF Upcoming Events,ToP
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:June 10-11\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods Online
DESCRIPTION:Jul 15\, 17\, 22\, 24\, 2026 (8 AM-1 PM PST / 10:00-3:00 CST)\nFour 5 hour sessions. Wednesdays and Fridays. One registration. \nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually\, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world.\n\nDescription\n\n\nHave you found yourself struggling to conduct meaningful online conversations? \nAre you anxious about what to do when someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging live on-line modular course you look at the landscape of facilitation and will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from unproductive conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \nLandscape of Facilitation (Module I)\n\nIntroduction and facility with the virtual facilitation environment\nUnderstanding of ToP facilitation as a participatory and respectful process that helps groups create shared awareness\, agreement\, and action online\nUnderstand the foundational theory and flow of ToP Facilitation Methods virtually\n\nFocused Conversation  (Module II)\n\nGenerate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic with this universal framework. Learn how to virtually : \n\nBuild your confidence in hosting respectful\, inclusive conversations online\nDeepen awareness and understanding of individual and group dynamics in conversation\nFeel increasingly comfortable flexing between the roles of participant\, designer\, and facilitator\nParticipate in an online learning environment\, where a variety of virtual tools are modeled for their potential use\, including chat\, participant\, and breakout features in Zoom\n\nConsensus Workshop (Module III)\n\nInfuse a group with creativity and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into alignment with this energizing virtual process. \n\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nActively engage participants in collective decision-making\n\nAction Planning (Module IV)\n\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goal\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\nImmersive demonstrations\, process review of foundational theoretical understanding of facilitation and group dynamics\, and planning for application regardless of preferred virtual platform\, will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use.\n\nWe will be using Google Slides and Zoom for this training. \nYou will receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide \n\nYou will be asked to: participate in self-guided learning including reading materials and assignments. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutive directors and board members\nEducators and health practitioners\nProject and team leaders\nActive citizens and community workers\nFacilitators\, trainers and consultants\nGovernment employees and elected officials\nUX and product designers\nOrganizational change agents\nCommunity organizers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\nApplicable for NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) and AICP (APA). Inquire to support@ica-usa.org for credit hour details. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-online-jul-15-17-22-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online,Top Facilitation Methods
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Quintana Hopkins":MAILTO:Robert@strategicfacilitation.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T083000
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:July 30-31\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:August 13-14\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-7/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:September 3-4\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-8/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Quintana Hopkins":MAILTO:Robert@strategicfacilitation.com 
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:October 15\,16\, 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:November 5\,6 2026\n2 days\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT/10:30-7:00 CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course.\nDescription\n\nDo you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?\nAre you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging course you will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \n\n\nFocused Conversation\nA universal framework to generate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic. \n\nConduct purposeful\, productive meetings and discussions\nStimulate candid feedback\nSurface new ideas and solutions\n\nConsensus Workshop\nInfuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support. \n\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nMinimize conflict and achieve consensus\n\nAction Planning\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goals\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\n\nImmersive demonstrations\, hands on practice\, peer coaching\, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nProject and Team Leaders\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nProject & Change Managers\nManagers and Supervisors\nExecutive Directors and Board Members\nEducators and Health Practitioners\nActive Citizens and Community Workers\nGovernment Employees and Elected Officials\nUX and Product Designers\nCommunity organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP training has been invaluable to me as an association leader! The techniques I learned have improved both my facilitation and leadership skills – I’m more able to ensure that all voices in the room are heard and also have found that I ask better questions. Even the simple but powerful framework ToP teaches for debriefing has 1\,001 uses in my association work!” \n–Donna Oser\, CAE\nDirector of Leadership and Executive Search Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards \n“I went in feeling insecure about my skills to lead a meeting and walked away from the experience feeling like I had started building a solid facilitation foundation. I now feel I have the confidence to lead a positive and productive meeting.” \n–Meg Dethloff\nUnited States Geological Survey/PNAMP Biologist \n“This course teaches you to think outside the box\, challenge yourself and others during conversations\, and engage people in tough brainstorms. It will bring out new thought processes and help you realize how you can change how you have been facilitating meetings in the past.” \n–Melissa Boles\nEmployer Services Manager at Workforce Southwest Washington \nHotel Accommodations \nThe hotel offers a discounted rate to participants in our courses (15% off the best available rate).  If you need to make hotel accommodations\, Please use this link or call Danielle Ross at 510-663-2700 and let her know that you are participating in a course with Center for Strategic Facilitation. \nRegister
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-10/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Suites — Alameda\, 1628 Webster Street\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Top Facilitation Methods
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Quintana Hopkins":MAILTO:Robert@strategicfacilitation.com 
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SUMMARY:Top Facilitation Methods Online
DESCRIPTION:February 18\, 20\, 25\, 27\, 2027  (8 AM-1 PM PST / 10:00-3:00 CST)\nFour 5 hour sessions. Wednesdays and Fridays. One registration. \nExplore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually\, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world.\n\nDescription\n\n\nHave you found yourself struggling to conduct meaningful online conversations? \nAre you anxious about what to do when someone dominates the conversation?\nDo you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?\n\nIn this engaging live on-line modular course you look at the landscape of facilitation and will learn three simple\, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from unproductive conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment. \nLandscape of Facilitation (Module I)\n\nIntroduction and facility with the virtual facilitation environment\nUnderstanding of ToP facilitation as a participatory and respectful process that helps groups create shared awareness\, agreement\, and action online\nUnderstand the foundational theory and flow of ToP Facilitation Methods virtually\n\nFocused Conversation  (Module II)\n\nGenerate meaningful\, productive dialogue around any topic with this universal framework. Learn how to virtually : \n\nBuild your confidence in hosting respectful\, inclusive conversations online\nDeepen awareness and understanding of individual and group dynamics in conversation\nFeel increasingly comfortable flexing between the roles of participant\, designer\, and facilitator\nParticipate in an online learning environment\, where a variety of virtual tools are modeled for their potential use\, including chat\, participant\, and breakout features in Zoom\n\nConsensus Workshop (Module III)\n\nInfuse a group with creativity and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into alignment with this energizing virtual process. \n\nRespectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole\nTap rational and intuitive thought processes\nGenerate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives\nActively engage participants in collective decision-making\n\nAction Planning (Module IV)\n\nQuickly plan and prepare a group project for launch\, and develop shared commitment to timelines\, tasks\, and success measures. \n\nAnalyze the current reality and set inspiring goal\nMaximize group ownership and creativity\nCraft a doable plan with clear ownership\, timelines and success measures\nImmersive demonstrations\, process review of foundational theoretical understanding of facilitation and group dynamics\, and planning for application regardless of preferred virtual platform\, will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use.\n\nWe will be using Google Slides and Zoom for this training. \nYou will receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide \n\nYou will be asked to: participate in self-guided learning including reading materials and assignments. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutive directors and board members\nEducators and health practitioners\nProject and team leaders\nActive citizens and community workers\nFacilitators\, trainers and consultants\nGovernment employees and elected officials\nUX and product designers\nOrganizational change agents\nCommunity organizers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\nNone \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\nApplicable for NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) and AICP (APA). Inquire to support@ica-usa.org for credit hour details. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n \nRegistration Link will become available closer to February
URL:https://strategicfacilitation.com/event/top-facilitation-methods-online-feb-18-20-25-27-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online,Top Facilitation Methods
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Quintana Hopkins":MAILTO:Robert@strategicfacilitation.com 
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