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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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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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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charity Adams":MAILTO:charity@visionfusionconsulting.com
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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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