Great Plains ToP

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

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

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

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

ToP Facilitation Methods Online
2023-01-31 10:00
Sessions
January 31 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
February 1 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
February 7 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
February 8 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT

Description
Have you found yourself struggling to conduct meaningful online conversations?
Are you anxious about what to do when someone dominates the conversation?
Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?
In this engaging 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.
Landscape of Facilitation (Module I)

Introduction and facility with the virtual facilitation environment
Understanding of ToP facilitation as a participatory and respectful process that helps groups create shared awareness, agreement, and action online
Understand the foundational theory and flow of ToP Facilitation Methods virtually

Focused Conversation (Module II)
Generate meaningful, productive dialogue around any topic with this universal framework. Learn how to virtually :

Build your confidence in hosting respectful, inclusive conversations online
Deepen awareness and understanding of individual and group dynamics in conversation
Feel increasingly comfortable flexing between the roles of participant, designer, and facilitator
Participate 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

Consensus Workshop (Module III)
Infuse a group with creativity and bring diverse opinions and perspectives into alignment with this energizing virtual process.

Respectfully integrate diverse ideas into a larger whole
Tap rational and intuitive thought processes
Generate practical and creative solutions from multiple perspectives
Actively engage participants in collective decision-making

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

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

Immersive 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.
You will receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide
You will be asked to: participate in self-guided learning including reading materials and assignments
Course Applicable To:

Managers and supervisors
Executive directors and board members
Educators and health practitioners
Project and team leaders
Active citizens and community workers
Facilitators, trainers and consultants
Government employees and elected officials
UX and product designers
Organizational change agents
Community organizers
Others who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind

Prerequisites
None
Continuing Ed Credits
Applicable for NCHEC (CHES & MCHES) and AICP (APA). Inquire to support@ica-usa.org for credit hour details.
Pricing
$1250: Corporate & Large Nonprofits (budget > $5 million)
$1050: Public Government
$950: Individual Professional – Mid-Sized Nonprofit (budget $1-5 million)
$650: Student (student ID required) & Small Nonprofit (budget < $1 million)

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

ToP Facilitation Methods In Person
2023-01-24 08:30 - 2023-01-25 17:00 | Interstates, 4701 W Research Dr, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States
Training Dates
Public Course
January 24-25: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT
Hosted at Sioux Falls, SD

Description
Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere?
Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation?
Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects?
In this engaging course you will learn three simple, universally applicable approaches to help you confidently move any group from conflict or confusion to consensus and commitment.
Focused Conversation
A universal framework to generate meaningful, productive dialogue around any topic.

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

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

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

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

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

Immersive demonstrations, hands on practice, peer coaching, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use.
You’ll receive: step-by-step manual and resource guide + 1 hour of free expert coaching.
Course Applicable To:

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

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

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