Great Plains ToP

Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online
2023-03-13 10:30 - 2023-03-17 13:30 UTC | Online
Sessions:
March 13 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT
March 15 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT
March 17 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT

Description
Before planning for the future, groups need to understand their history and the current dilemmas they face, as well as anticipate shifts and trends in their larger environment.
Environmental Scanning provides a way to quickly understand customer, staff or community perceptions and needs, delve into relevant data, and get groups on the same page to launch their work, but one size doesn’t fit all!
In this three day course, participants will explore 10 dynamic and creative ways to conduct group assessments, and then engage in hands-on practice to select the right approach for various situations. You’ll go back to this extensive “recipe book” of techniques again and again!
Course Applicable To:

Business & Team Leaders
Local, State, and Federal Leaders and Program Managers
Change Managers
Facilitators, Trainers and Consultants
Community Organizers
Community Planners
Anyone who wants to set a foundation and context for strategic thinking and proactive planning

Miro
This course is offered on the Miro virtual collaboration platform
Prerequisites
ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM)
Pricing
$800: Corporate, Large Nonprofits (budget>$5 million)
$700: Public Government
$600: Individual Professional, Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)
$500: Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million), Student (student ID required)

ToP Facilitation Methods In Person
2023-03-28 08:30 - 2023-03-29 05:00 | Lincoln, NE
Training Dates
Public Course
March 28 – 29: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT
Hosted in Lincoln, NE

Description
Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?
Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?
Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?
In 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.
Focused Conversation
A universal framework to generate meaningful, productive dialogue around any topic.

Conduct purposeful, productive meetings and discussions
Stimulate candid feedback
Surface new ideas and solutions

Consensus Workshop
Infuse a group with creative energy and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into an agreement everyone can own and support.

Tap rational and intuitive thought processes
Respectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole
Generate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives
Minimize conflict and achieve consensus

Action Planning
Quickly plan and prepare a group project for launch, and develop shared commitment to timelines, tasks, and success measures.

Analyze the current reality and set inspiring goals
Maximize group ownership and creativity
Craft a doable plan with clear ownership, timelines and success measures

Immersive 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.
You’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching.
Course Applicable To:

Project and Team Leaders
Facilitators, Trainers and Consultants
Project & Change Managers
Managers and Supervisors
Executive Directors and Board Members
Educators and Health Practitioners
Active Citizens and Community Workers
Government Employees and Elected Officials
UX and Product Designers
Community organizers
Community Engagement Managers
Others who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind

Prerequisites
None
Continuing Ed Credits
13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)
14.5 AICP (APA)
14 PDU (CAPM)
Pricing
$1250: Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)
$1050: Public Government
$950: Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)
$650: Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million)

(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment)
