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- [Navigating the Winding Path to Successful Implementation](https://greatplains.top/2023/08/07/avoid-these-pitfalls-to-successfully-implement-your-strategic-plans/) - So, you've just finished creating this amazing strategic plan. The group is eager to get started and excited about the journey ahead. However… the path from planning to implementation is often riddled with roadblocks, challenges and uncertainties. Bringing them to life will often (usually?) feel like more of a rollercoaster than a rail line.
- [Tips for Flips!](https://greatplains.top/2023/03/28/tips-for-flips/) - What makes a flipchart go from flat to fabulous?! It’s one simple line that makes all the difference.Make your flipcharts leap off the wall with easy, anyone-can-do-it borders!Why bother to border?A border can add a professional, polished look to a flipchart and enrich visual appeal. It can also help to convey a sense of the
- [How Can You Prepare for a Difficult Conversation?](https://greatplains.top/2023/02/16/how-can-you-prepare-for-a-difficult-conversation/) - Getting yourself ready is the first step. If this is going to be a difficult conversation, how are you getting yourself ready?What is the aim of your conversation? Too often we jump into a conversation filled with emotion or avoiding the conversation all together because we are upset, and we don’t know where to start.· Start with
- [Coordination Is Vital To Plan Implementation](https://greatplains.top/2023/01/02/coordination-is-vital-to-plan-implementation/) - Coordination is key for implementation and accountability. Take the time to ensure that group roles, check-in/meeting cycles, communication channels, project management tools, etc. are in place and there is a clear “cat herder” who will support the rest of the team in fulfilling their goals and commitments.

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- [Home](https://greatplains.top/) - Do You Want To Run Meetings Where Great Things Happen? Facilitators design and manage meetings to help groups do what they need to do.Facilitators work with simple problem solving to profound culture transformation. Training and Professional Development Professional Facilitation Services Our Services Use facilitation to get results in your next meeting Learn Facilitation SkillsOur customized
- [GPTCOPLINK](https://greatplains.top/gptcoplink/) - Welcome To Great Plains ToP Community of Practice Our next community of Practice is June 19, 202611:30 am to 1:00 PM CST The Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85398255971?pwd=mzwZV9nNM2rllyGSGr9BbTm9UZg6hY.1&jst=2
- [Charity Adams](https://greatplains.top/charity-adams/) - Charity Adams Email: charity@facilitateco.comPhone: 308-379-9119Web: www.FacilitateCo.com Contact Charity Vision Fusion Consulting Charity Adams is the owner of Facilitate Co. She is a Certified Technology of Participation Facilitator and ToP Mentor Trainer, and a Co-Owner of Great Plains ToP Trainers.Charity’s distinctive folksy style, a harmonious blend of warmth and authenticity, effortlessly adapts to any setting. Whether in a
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- [Training-2](https://greatplains.top/training/) - Upcoming Trainings There is no Event ToP Facilitation Methods Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course. ToP Strategic Planning Weave a variety of ToP Facilitation Methods into an integrated approach to strategic planning resulting in strong consensus around a realistic, achievable, measurable plan.
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- [Host A Course](https://greatplains.top/host-a-course/) - Host A Course Bring ToP Facilitation Training to Your Community or Organization Why Host A Course Support Leadership Highlight your organization's commitment to collaborative decision making. Trusted Partner Provide opportunities for diverse organizations and individuals to learn and grow together. Earn Registration Fees Host organization earn course registrations valued at $950 - $1500. Continuing Education
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- [Colleen Svoboda](https://greatplains.top/colleen-svoboda/) - Colleen Svoboda Email: colleensvob@gmail.comPhone: 402-314-1646 Contact Colleen Facilitator Colleen is an experienced facilitator, planner, community health advocate, and performance improvement specialist. Colleen started her public health career providing technical assistance and training to local health departments in Nebraska. During her time at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, she developed skills in community
- [Kayla Schnuelle](https://greatplains.top/kayla-schnuelle/) - Kayla Schnuelle Email: kayla@mission-matters.comPhone: 402-322-0233Web: MissionMatters.com Contact Kayla Mission Matters Kayla is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership consultant. Kayla’s professional passion is the intersection of leadership development and facilitation. Kayla specializes in strategic planning, organizational capacity building, complex meeting facilitation and design, leadership development with a focus on organization culture and virtual facilitation. Kayla excels
- [Shelby Pierce](https://greatplains.top/shelby-pierce/) - Shelby Pierce Email: shelby@pierceporterfacilitation.com Contact Shelby Pierce Porter Facilitation Shelby Pierce she/her/hers, the owner of Pierce Porter Facilitation, is a Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator and Apprentice Trainer. She helps groups and organizations that traditionally met in-person to create meaningful and productive online meetings. She has 10 years of experience in the financial services and healthcare sectors. Shelby has
- [Greta Leach](https://greatplains.top/greta-leach/) - Greta Leach Email: greta@mission-matters.comWeb: MissionMatters.com Contact Greta Mission Matters Greta Leach is a facilitator, trainer, and organizational development consultant who loves helping individuals and teams use their current resources—hidden and known—to create positive change in their communities. Through her work with Mission Matters, she assists nonprofit organizations and socially-conscious businesses to build capacity, develop leaders,
- [Kim Howe](https://greatplains.top/kim-howe/) - Kim Howe Email: connect@cocreativelabs.comWeb: CoCreativeLabs.com Contact Kim CoCreative Labs CTF, is the founding principal at CoCreative Labs. She brings over 15 years’ experience in consulting, training, and facilitation for strategic planning, community engagement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, working in a range of diverse multilingual and multicultural settings in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.She has provided facilitation, training, and consultation for over
- [Deb Burnight](https://greatplains.top/deb-burnight/) - Deb Burnight Email: debburnight@gmail.comPhone: 712-943-1949 Contact Deb Facilitated Resources Deb Burnight, President – Facilitated Resources, is a certified professional facilitator with over twenty-five years of experience in community collaboration, board and corporate training, and facilitation. A graduate of the University of Iowa and a former elementary and middle school teacher, Deb blends a rich background
- [John Beranek](https://greatplains.top/john-beranek/) - John Beranek, CTF Email: john@intersections.groupPhone: 605-310-3226Web: www.Intersections.Group Contact John Intersections Consulting John is a skilled presenter, teacher and motivator. He uses story-telling, discussion, music and group interaction to promote awareness and change. John’s experience in the field of prevention and system change spans over 25 years.John’s unique style goes beyond merely consulting. He nourishes conversation,
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- [ToP Secrets of Implementation, Sioux Falls, SD](https://greatplains.top/training/tsi-045/) - How 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? This course is packed with dozens of tools and tips to help you: Understand and anticipate the ups and
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning, Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/training/approaches-to-environmental-scanning-omaha-ne/) - Approaches to Environmental Scanning Lead Strategic Conversations Grounded in Reality Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why Environmental Scanning Matters Strategic plans fall flat when built on assumptions. ToP® scanning methods help teams explore what’s happening around them— and what it means for their future. These approaches turn complexity into clarity, enabling grounded decisions. What
- [ToP Strategic Planning, Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/training/top-strategic-planning-omaha-ne/) - ToP Strategic Planning Strategic Planning That Actually Works Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why This Course Matters Most strategic plans fail—not because of bad ideas, but because of unclear process and lack of ownership. ToP® Strategic Planning transforms how groups think, decide, and act together. Build shared vision and measurable goals Confront barriers and
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Lincoln, NE](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-lincoln-ne/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Lead Powerful Conversations That Move Groups Forward Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why This Course Matters Meetings don’t have to be frustrating or aimless. ToP® Facilitation Methods equip you to guide groups through productive conversations that build clarity, consensus, and commitment. Learn how to structure dialogue that respects every voice Move
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Sioux Falls, SD](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-sioux-falls-sd/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Lead Powerful Conversations That Move Groups Forward Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why This Course Matters Meetings don’t have to be frustrating or aimless. ToP® Facilitation Methods equip you to guide groups through productive conversations that build clarity, consensus, and commitment. Learn how to structure dialogue that respects every voice Move
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Kearney, NE](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-kearney-ne/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Lead Powerful Conversations That Move Groups Forward Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why This Course Matters Meetings don’t have to be frustrating or aimless. ToP® Facilitation Methods equip you to guide groups through productive conversations that build clarity, consensus, and commitment. Learn how to structure dialogue that respects every voice Move
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Sioux City, IA](https://greatplains.top/training/tfm-495/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Lead Powerful Conversations That Move Groups Forward Click Here to Register on ToP-Training.net Why This Course Matters Meetings don’t have to be frustrating or aimless. ToP® Facilitation Methods equip you to guide groups through productive conversations that build clarity, consensus, and commitment. Learn how to structure dialogue that respects every voice Move
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-omaha-ne/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Lead Powerful Conversations That Move Groups Forward Click Here to Register on ToP-Trainging.net Why This Course Matters Meetings don’t have to be frustrating or aimless. ToP® Facilitation Methods equip you to guide groups through productive conversations that build clarity, consensus, and commitment. Learn how to structure dialogue that respects every voice Move
- [Top Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-2/) - Training Dates Public Course April 26-27: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted at Five Rule Planning, Kearney Nebraska 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-6/) - 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods Online](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-online/) - 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
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/training/approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online-3/) - 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-5/) - Training Dates Public Course March 28 – 29: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Lincoln, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-4/) - Training Dates Public Course April 26-27: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted at Five Rule Planning, Kearney Nebraska 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
- [ToP Strategic Planning](https://greatplains.top/training/top-strategic-planning/) - Sessions: May 25 and 26 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description Ready to help organizations, coalitions, and communities move beyond action plans to navigate more complex change? In 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. Learn to help
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/training/approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online-2/) - Sessions: June 5 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT June 7 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT June 9 – 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-3/) - Sessions: July 26-27: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Omaha, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get
- [ToP Secrets of Implementation](https://greatplains.top/training/top-secrets-of-implementation/) - How 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?This course is packed with dozens of tools and tips to help you: Understand and anticipate the ups and down
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/training/approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online/) - Sessions: November 13 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT November 15 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT November 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods – Kearney, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-kearney-nebraska/) - Take the class that teaches you how to turn meetings into powerful results Register Today What You Will Learn Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn two proven methods for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course. You will learn two methods that seem like meeting magic when used but are actually
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person-2/) - Register Today Training Dates Public Course February 7 & 8 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted at Interstates, 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-in-person/) - Register Today Training Dates Public Course May 15 & 26, 2024 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted at Project Harmony, Omaha, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Omaha, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-omaha-nebraska/) - Unlock the Power of Collaboration Do you find meetings spinning in circles, with conversations that lead nowhere? Are you unsure how to handle conflict, dominant voices, or waning group motivation? The ToP Facilitation Methods Course equips you with the tools to confidently guide any group from confusion and conflict to consensus and commitment. In this immersive, hands-on
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Sioux Falls, South Dakota](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-sioux-falls-south-dakota/) - Unlock the Power of Collaboration Do you find meetings spinning in circles, with conversations that lead nowhere? Are you unsure how to handle conflict, dominant voices, or waning group motivation? The ToP Facilitation Methods Course equips you with the tools to confidently guide any group from confusion and conflict to consensus and commitment. In this immersive, hands-on
- [ToP Strategic Planning, Omaha, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/top-strategic-planning-omaha-nebraska/) - Ready to help organizations, coalitions, and communities move beyond action plans to navigate more complex change? In 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. Learn to help groups: Creatively visualize and come to agreement around their ideal future Honestly confront
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning, Omaha, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/approaches-to-environmental-scanning-omaha-nebraska/) - Explore 10 creative, insightful tools to understand customer, staff or community perceptions and needs, delve into relevant data, and get groups on the same page to launch their work. 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
- [ToP Secrets of Implementation, Omaha, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/top-secrets-of-implementation-omaha-nebraska/) - Register Today Description How 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? This course is packed with dozens of tools and tips to help you: Understand and anticipate the ups
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Younes Center, Kearney, Nebraska](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods-younes-center-kearney-nebraska/) - Learn How to Lead Productive, Inclusive & Results-Driven Meetings – Without the Stress Transform Your Facilitation Skills with Proven Methods Backed by Real-World Success Do you struggle with meetings that spiral into circular discussions, stall out in conflict, or end without clear next steps? The ToP® Facilitation Methods course is a practical, hands-on training designed
- [ToP Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/training/top-facilitation-methods/) - DescriptionDo 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

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- [Facilitation Graphics in Alexandria, Virginia](https://greatplains.top/event/facilitation-graphics-in-alexandria-virginia/) - Description 📝 Register for Facilitation Graphics on ToP-Training.net This highly interactive course will take you from stick figures to colorful, dynamic graphics one step at a time... no artistic skill needed! We guide you step-by-step to build your skills so you feel confident using text, color, and graphics to enrich your leadership, communications, facilitation, training and
- [ToP Facilitation Methods - Lincoln, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/tfm-523/) - Sessions: March 31 & April 1: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Lincoln, Nebraska 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
- [Participatory Methods for Community Engagement, Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/participatory-methods-for-community-engagement-omaha-ne/) - Sessions: September 9 & 10, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Kearney, NE Description Apply 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
- [ToP Secrets of Implementation - Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/tsi-035/) - Sessions: August 5 & 6, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Omaha, NE Description How 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? This course is packed
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Kearney, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-kearney-ne/) - Sessions: September 9 & 10, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Kearney, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Sioux Falls, SD](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-sioux-falls-sd/) - Sessions: August 19-20, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT 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
- [ToP Community of Practice](https://greatplains.top/event/top-community-of-practice/) - Join Us For the ToP Community of Practice Are you a graduate of the ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) course? Join a vibrant community of skilled facilitators dedicated to honing their craft, sharing insights, and supporting each other on the journey to mastery. The ToP Methods Community of Practice is your space to dive deeper into the methods you’ve learned,
- [ToP Facilitation Methods, Omaha, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-omaha-ne/) - Sessions: May 13 & 14, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Omaha, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to
- [ToP Facilitation Methods - Lincoln, NE](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-lincoln-ne/) - Sessions: March 25 & 26, 2025: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Lincoln, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman
- [ToP Strategic Planning](https://greatplains.top/event/top-strategic-planning-3/) - Sessions: January 27&28 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description Ready to help organizations, coalitions, and communities move beyond action plans to navigate more complex change? In 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. Learn to help groups: Creatively
- [ToP Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-4/) - September 17 & 18: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Home Federal Bank, Grand Island, Nebraska 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-march-5-2023/) - Sessions: March 5&6: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Lincoln, Nebraska 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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-3/) - Sessions: May 15 & 16: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Project Harmony, Omaha, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to
- [ToP Facilitation Methods](https://greatplains.top/event/849/) - Sessions: August 15&16: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Cedar Rapids, IA 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
- [Facilitators Rising an Online Community of Practice](https://greatplains.top/event/facilitators-rising-an-online-community-of-practice/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Graduates join us for a community practice. Meet other facilitators interested in sharing their journey. The wins and the challenges. This is an opportunity to get great feedback and learn new skills. The community of practice is free of charge for all who have completed ToP Facilitation Methods Course. Facilitators Rising is hosted
- [ToP Secrets of Implementation](https://greatplains.top/event/top-secrets-of-implementation/) - You created an inspiring vision and a great plan... now how do you actually get it DONE? This course offers a rich toolkit to keep plans and projects alive, relevant, and achievable during implementation. Sessions: September 13 and 14 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description How 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? This course is packed with dozens of
- [ToP Strategic Planning - Online](https://greatplains.top/event/tspo-018/) - This course is completed in 5 sessions (times are central time) Monday, July 10: 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, July 12: 10 am - 2 pm Friday, July 14: 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, July 18: 10 am - 2:00 pm Thursday, July 20: 10 am - 2:00 pm ToP Strategic Planning Online
- [ToP Strategic Planning - Online](https://greatplains.top/event/top-strategic-planning-online-tspo-019/) - This course is completed in 5 sessions (times are central time) Monday, November 6: 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, November 8: 10 am - 2 pm Friday, November 10: 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, November 15: 10 am - 2:00 pm Thursday, November 17: 10 am - 2:00 pm ToP Strategic Planning Online
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/event/march-28-29-top-facilitation-methods-in-person-2/) - Explore the landscape of facilitation and learn three key processes for activating group participation in our acclaimed flagship course. Sessions: July 26-27: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Omaha, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get
- [ToP Facilitation Methods Online](https://greatplains.top/event/top-facilitation-methods-online/) - Sessions October 17 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT October 19 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT October 24 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT October 26 – 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
- [Facilitators Rising - Community of Practice - Online](https://greatplains.top/event/facilitators-rising/) - ToP Facilitation Methods Graduates Join us for community practice. Meet other facilitators interested in sharing their journey. The wins and the challenges. This is an opportunity to get great feedback and learn new skills. The community of practice is free of charge for all who have competed ToP Facilitation Methods Course. Facilitators Rising is hosted
- [Facilitation Graphics](https://greatplains.top/event/facilitation-graphics/) - Sessions: April 27, 2023 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description This highly interactive course will take you from stick figures to colorful, dynamic graphics one step at a time... no artistic skill needed! We guide you step-by-step to build your skills so you feel confident using text, color, and graphics to enrich your
- [ToP Strategic Planning](https://greatplains.top/event/top-strategic-planning/) - Weave a variety of ToP Facilitation Methods into an integrated approach to strategic planning, resulting in strong consensus around a realistic, achievable, measurable plan. Sessions: May 25 and 26 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description Ready to help organizations, coalitions, and communities move beyond action plans to navigate more complex change? In 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. Learn to help
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/event/january-24-25-top-facilitation-methods-in-person/) - 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 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.
- [ToP Facilitation Methods Online](https://greatplains.top/event/january-31-february-8-top-facilitation-methods-online/) - 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
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/event/march-13-17-approaches-to-environmental-scanning-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
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/event/march-28-29-top-facilitation-methods-in-person/) - Training Dates Public Course March 28 – 29: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted in Lincoln, NE Description Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used 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.
- [ToP Facilitation Methods In Person](https://greatplains.top/event/april-26-27-top-facilitation-methods-in-person/) - Training Dates Public Course April 26-27: 8:30 am am – 5:00 pm CDT Hosted at Five Rule Planning, Kearney Nebraska 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
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/event/june-5-9-approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online/) - Sessions: June 5 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT June 7 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT June 9 – 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
- [Approaches to Environmental Scanning – Online](https://greatplains.top/event/september-18-22-approaches-to-environmental-scanning-online/) - Sessions: September 18 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT September 20 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT September 22 – 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
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