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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation,ToP Courses,ToP Strategic Planning
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SUMMARY:ToP Secrets of Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nSeptember 13 and 14 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT \n \nDescription \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: \nExecutives and organizational leaders who depend on others for successful implementation of organization strategies \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\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“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
URL:https://greatplains.top/event/top-secrets-of-implementation/
LOCATION:Omaha\, NE
CATEGORIES:In Person Facilitation Training,Nebraska,ToP Secrets of Implementation,ToP Strategic Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Howe":MAILTO:kimjhowe@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:ToP Strategic Planning - Online
DESCRIPTION:This course is completed in 5 sessions (times are central time) \nMonday\, July 10:  10 am – 2 pm\nWednesday\, July 12:  10 am – 2 pm\nFriday\, July 14:  10 am – 2 pm\nTuesday\, July 18:  10 am – 2:00 pm\nThursday\, July 20:  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/tspo-018/
CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation,ToP Courses,ToP Strategic Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Howe":MAILTO:kimjhowe@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:ToP Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:Sessions: \nMay 25 and 26 – 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/
LOCATION:Omaha\, NE
CATEGORIES:Nebraska,ToP Approaches To Environmental Scanning,ToP Strategic Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Howe":MAILTO:kimjhowe@gmail.com
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