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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods Online
DESCRIPTION:Sessions\nOctober 17 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT\nOctober 19 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT\nOctober 24 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT\nOctober 26 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT \n \nDescription\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?\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) \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) \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) \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\n\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.\nYou will receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide\nYou will be asked to: participate in self-guided learning including reading materials and assignments \nCourse Applicable To: \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\nPrerequisites \nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits \nApplicable for NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) and AICP (APA). Inquire to support@ica-usa.org for credit hour details. \nPricing \n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment)
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Schnuelle":MAILTO:kayla@mission-matters.com
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SUMMARY:ToP Strategic Planning - Online
DESCRIPTION:This course is completed in 5 sessions (times are central time) \nMonday\, November 6:  10 am – 2 pm\nWednesday\, November 8:  10 am – 2 pm\nFriday\, November 10:  10 am – 2 pm\nTuesday\, November 15:  10 am – 2:00 pm\nThursday\, November 17:  10 am – 2:00 pm \n \nToP Strategic Planning Online Edition translates the ToP Strategic Planning process to an online format that preserves the richness of the face to face version and moves it into the virtual world. Highly participatory\, the Online Edition breaks down barriers and builds engagement wherever you may be. \nEach half-day segment is devoted to one of five phases of developing a strategic plan: \n\nPreparation and Design\nPractical Vision\nUnderlying Contradictions\nStrategic Directions\nFocused Implementation\n\nFor each segment\, participants will participate in a demonstration of the process\, followed by a review of the process experienced\, key steps and approaches used and discussion of factors in facilitating the segment. This structure enables the experience of how the processes invite a wide range of thinking styles\, invites participation from many perspectives and yields a coherent\, practical plan. \nThe course will be delivered via Zoom in combination with another online collaboration platform: either Miro or Mural – see details for yours.  The course is not a training course for these platforms but will allow participants to interact with the technology to understand its features and benefits.  Participants will receive several templates to support the work of each section as well as suggestions for using other supporting technology. \nParticipants will need an internet connected computer\, strong broadband signal\, and a quiet place from which to join the sessions. \nSee a short video about the Strategic Planning course here. \n\n\n\nCourse Applicable To:\n\nThose needing to collaborate with large numbers of stakeholders to develop long-term strategy quickly \nExecutives\, managers and organizational leaders who depend on others for successful implementation of organization strategies \nBoard members\, educators and individuals responsible for leading organizations into the future. \nFacilitators and consultants \nLocal\, state\, and federal leaders and program managers \n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) \n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) \n14.5 AICP (APA) \n\n\n\nPricing\n$1250: Corporate\, Large Nonprofits (budget>$5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional\, Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million)\, Student (student ID required)\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n“ToP Strategic Planning was fabulous and brings new light and insight into planning for success.  The method is inclusive and expansive\, including amazing tools for implementation.”  Michael Fredericks – President – SALT\, Anchorage AK \n“The force gave me a simple\, powerful framework that any of my clients can easily use to create strategic plans that will actually come to fruition!”    Janet Mahrle – Owner – Mahrle Coaching Services\, Sacramento CA \n“Full of ways to motivate and energize people meaningfully in creating their future\, whether for themselves\, their family or places of work.”  Carolyn Newbetty Schwartz – Consultant – Oak Park IL
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-strategic-planning-online-tspo-019/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation,ToP Courses,ToP Strategic Planning
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SUMMARY:Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nNovember 13 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT\nNovember 15 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT\nNovember 17 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT\n\n \nDescription \nBefore 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. \nEnvironmental 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! \nIn 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! \nCourse Applicable To: \n\nBusiness & Team Leaders\nLocal\, State\, and Federal Leaders and Program Managers\nChange Managers\nFacilitators\, Trainers and Consultants\nCommunity Organizers\nCommunity Planners\nAnyone who wants to set a foundation and context for strategic thinking and proactive planning\n\nMiro \nThis course is offered on the Miro virtual collaboration platform \nPrerequisites \nToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) \nPricing \n$800: Corporate\, Large Nonprofits (budget>$5 million)\n$700:  Public Government\n$600:  Individual Professional\, Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$500:  Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million)\, Student (student ID required)
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/november-13-17-approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation,ToP Approaches To Environmental Scanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Howe":MAILTO:kimjhowe@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nMarch 5&6:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nHosted in Lincoln\, Nebraska \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-march-5-2023/
LOCATION:Lincoln\, NE
CATEGORIES:Location,Nebraska,ToP Courses,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greta Leach":MAILTO:greta@mission-matters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T170000
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nMay 15 & 16:  8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT\nProject Harmony\, Omaha\, NE \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-3/
LOCATION:Project Harmoy\, 515 S 12th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,Nebraska,ToP Courses,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T170000
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nAugust 15&16:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nHosted in Cedar Rapids\, IA \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/849/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids\, IA
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Iowa,State,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Viniard-Weideman":MAILTO:aimeelvw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20240129T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T162816Z
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods
DESCRIPTION:September 17 & 18:  8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT\nHome Federal Bank\, Grand Island\, Nebraska \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-4/
LOCATION:Home Federal Bank\, 221 S Locust St\, Grand Island\, NE\, 68801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,Nebraska,ToP Courses,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20240121T032705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T162417Z
UID:883-1737966600-1738083600@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:ToP Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nJanuary 27&28 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT \n \nDescription \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \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\nPrerequisites \nToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) \nContinuing Ed Credits \n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing \n$1\,250: Corporate\, Large Nonprofits (budget>$5 million)\n$1\,050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional\, Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million)\, Student (student ID required) \n \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-strategic-planning-3/
LOCATION:Omaha\, NE
CATEGORIES:Advanced,In Person Facilitation Training,Nebraska,State,ToP Strategic Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20241025T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T164017Z
UID:911-1742891400-1743008400@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods - Lincoln\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nMarch 25 & 26\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nHosted in Lincoln\, NE \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-lincoln-ne/
LOCATION:Lincoln\, NE
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,Nebraska,State,ToP Courses,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greta Leach":MAILTO:greta@mission-matters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20241105T155555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T155555Z
UID:916-1747125000-1747242000@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nMay 13 & 14\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nOmaha\, NE \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-omaha-ne/
LOCATION:Project Harmoy\, 515 S 12th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,Nebraska,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20250430T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T165151Z
UID:944-1748937600-1749056400@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:Participatory Methods for Community Engagement\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\nSeptember 9 & 10\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nKearney\, NE \n \nDescription\nApply Participatory Methods for Community Engagement is a 2-day hands-on training designed to help you lead real conversations that spark real change. Building on the well-known Technology of Participation (ToP®) methods\, this course teaches simple but powerful ways to bring people together\, listen deeply\, and create solutions. \nYou’ll learn tools and frameworks for authentic engagement\, grassroots action\, and community-based change\, all rooted in an asset-based approach that lifts up the strengths and talents already in your community. \nWhether you work with neighborhoods\, nonprofits\, government\, or grassroots groups\, you’ll leave with clear\, practical methods you can use right away to create stronger\, more connected communities. ToP Facilitation Methods is a pre-requisite for this course. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\nPrerequisites\nTFM \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \n 
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/participatory-methods-for-community-engagement-omaha-ne/
LOCATION:Omaha\, NE
CATEGORIES:Advanced,In Person Facilitation Training,Nebraska,Participatory Methods for Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greta Leach":MAILTO:greta@mission-matters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20250215T171953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T173053Z
UID:935-1754382600-1754499600@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:ToP Secrets of Implementation - Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\nAugust 5 & 6\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nOmaha\, NE \n \nDescription \n\n\nHow do you keep your team committed and engaged\, bring new people to the table mid-stream (without starting over)\, course-correct when the situation changes\, and close it all out triumphantly… all while staying participatory and collaborative? \nThis course is packed with dozens of tools and tips to help you: \n\nUnderstand and anticipate the ups and down of implementing strategies\nInitiate dynamic plans and bring them to concrete conclusions\nSustain momentum to bring the plans to implementation\nReview and reposition projects that are in process\nBring closure to plans and celebrate the team’s work\n\nAre you… \n\ntrying to bring a strategic plan to life?\ncompleting a project with your team?\nsustaining a collective impact effort?\nrallying support for a community campaign or initiative?\n\nBring your real-life challenges for personalized peer coaching in this unique learning community structure! \nYou’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\n\n\n\n\nConsultants and Facilitators\nProject & Change Managers\nActive Citizens and Community Organizers\nCommunity Organizers\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nPlanners\nOthers who are responsible for bringing plans to reality!\n\n\n\nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \n\n\n“A substantive addition to [Strategic Planning] which provides many ideas methods to move the group forward into implementation. I loved it.” \n-Jane Stallman\nSenior Partner\, Center for Strategic Facilitation \n“I now have a clearer idea of the strategies a facilitator can use beyond the initial planning to help move a group towards the achievement of their goals.” \n-Sacramento Secrets of Implementation Participant \n\n\n\nPrerequisites \n\nNone.  The ToP® Facilitation Methods and ToP® Strategic Planning courses are recommended\, but not required.
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/tsi-035/
LOCATION:Project Harmoy\, 515 S 12th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced,In Person Facilitation Training,Nebraska,ToP Secrets of Implementation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20241111T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T170536Z
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods\, Sioux Falls\, SD
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\nAugust 19-20\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nSioux Falls\, SD \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-sioux-falls-sd/
LOCATION:Interstates\, 4701 W Research Dr\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57107\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,South Dakota,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20241111T203329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T203329Z
UID:926-1757404800-1757523600@greatplains.top
SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods\, Kearney\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\nSeptember 9 & 10\, 2025:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nKearney\, NE \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-kearney-ne/
LOCATION:Kearney\, Nebraska\, Kearney\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Location,Nebraska,ToP Facilitation Methods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatplains.top/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSCF9871_1920_WEB-1024x683-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062631
CREATED:20250829T161256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T161256Z
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SUMMARY:ToP Facilitation Methods - Lincoln\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\nMarch 31 & April 1:  8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT\nLincoln\, Nebraska \n \nDescription\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?\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. \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. \nCourse Applicable To: \n\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\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement Managers\nOthers who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind\n\nPrerequisites\nNone \nContinuing Ed Credits\n13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)\n14.5 AICP (APA)\n14 PDU (CAPM) \nPricing\n$1250:  Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)\n$1050:  Public Government\n$950:  Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)\n$650:  Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million) \n \n(you will be directed to our sister site top-training.net to process your registration and secure payment) \nTestimonials \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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/tfm-523/
LOCATION:Lincoln\, NE
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Nebraska,ToP Facilitation Methods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greta Leach":MAILTO:greta@mission-matters.com
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