Upcoming Trainings

March 2023
Mar 28
28 March 2023

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 […]

April 2023
Apr 19
19 April 2023

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 […]

Apr 26
26 April 2023
Five Rule Planning, Nebraska

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 […]

Apr 27
27 April 2023

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 […]

May 2023
May 25
25 May 2023

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 […]

June 2023
Jun 05
05 June 2023

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 […]

July 2023
Jul 26
26 July 2023

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 […]

August 2023
Aug 29
29 August 2023

Sessions: August 29-30  – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT Description Before planning for the future, groups need to understand their history and the current dilemmas they face, as well […]

September 2023
Sep 13
13 September 2023

Sessions: May 24 and 25 – 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 […]

Sep 18
18 September 2023

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 […]

October 2023
Oct 17
17 October 2023

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 […]

November 2023
Nov 13
13 November 2023

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 […]

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.

Approaches to Environmental Scanning

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.

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.

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Benefits

Hosting a  public or inhouse ToP course at your location is an outstanding opportunity to highlight your organization’s commitment to collaborative decision making, strengthen relationships with diverse organizations and individuals throughout your community, and build your reputation as a trusted community partner. We offer host sites one complementary training seat (a value of $950-1500), which may be freely transferred and used in any public course offered by Great Plains ToP. 

 

Continuing Education Credits

Provide an opportunity for your community to gain Continuting Edcuation Credits

ToP Courses are receognized as continuing education credits for 

Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Masters Certified Education Specialists (MCHES) earn 13.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for ToP Facilitation Methods recognized by the National Commission on Health Education Certification (NCHEC). 

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) members earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for ToP Facilitation Methods (14.5 CM).