ToP facilitation masterclass - Lomazzo

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Martin Gilbraith

ToP facilitation masterclass: Group Facilitation Methods and
Participatory Strategic Planning - Lomazzo

ComoNExT - Innovation Hub

Introducing ICA's Technology of Participation (ToP) - powerful techniques for structuring effective conversations, building group consensus and creating strategies for action – 2 days

<blockquote>“Martin is a continuous source of inspiration for me. As a facilitator I really like the way he leads the group, and his ability to foster participation, sustain group discussion and achieve useful outcomes.”</blockquote>Gerardo de Luzenberger, IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator ǀ Master, Milan

This tailored master-class is scheduled in partnership with <a href="https://ica-uk.org.uk/" title="https://ica-uk.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA:UK</a>, the participation &amp; development charity, and <a href="https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/italy" title="https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/italy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IAF Italy</a>, the Italian chapter of the International Association of Facilitators.

Who this course is forThis two-day master-class is for all those who want to be able to engage people more effectively to build shared understanding and consensus and create strategies for action, including team leaders and managers within organisations, those working with Boards, management teams, partnerships and external stakeholders, youth and community workers and independent facilitators. The course has no pre-requisite.IAF members enjoy a special 10% discount - see <a href="https://www.iaf-world.org/site/pages/exclusive-offers-iaf-members" title="https://www.iaf-world.org/site/pages/exclusive-offers-iaf-members" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exclusive Offers for IAF Members</a>.

Questions this course answers<blockquote>"How can I have more purposeful &amp; productive conversations, bring out the wisdom of a group, encourage feedback between people, and reach shared awareness in meetings? How can I generate and weave together a diverse range of ideas, develop creative solutions and build a group consensus? How can I enable a group to come to a common vision, a deeper understanding of its current reality and a real sense of ownership and commitment to a shared way forward - so that for once their plans actually deliver the change that they are seeking?”</blockquote>

What you will gainThis course will introduce the two foundational methods of <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA's 'Technology of Participation' (ToP)</a> methodology, and a third which adapts and applies these to creating strategies for action:<ul><li>ToP <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/focused-conversation/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/focused-conversation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Focused Conversation</a> provides a structured, four-level process for effective communication which ensures that everyone in a group has the opportunity to participate</li><li>ToP <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/group-facilitation-methods/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/group-facilitation-methods/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Consensus Workshop</a> is a five stage process that enables a facilitator to draw out and weave together everybody’s wisdom into a clear and practical consensus</li><li>ToP <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/participatory-strategic-planning/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/participatory-strategic-planning/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participatory Strategic Planning</a> is a structured long-range planning process which incorporates ToP Consensus Workshop for building consensus, ToP Focused Conversation for effective group communication, and an implementation process for turning ideas into productive action and concrete accomplishments.</li></ul>More experienced facilitators may be ready to apply the methods effectively in their own situations. For others the course will serve as a powerful, experiential introduction to ICA’s ToP methodology.These methods have been featured in publications including:<ul><li>Brian Stanfield’s ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Focused-Conversation-Second-Organization-dp-1774060124/dp/1774060124/" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Focused-Conversation-Second-Organization-dp-1774060124/dp/1774060124/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art of Focused Conversation</a>: 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in the Workplace‘,</li><li>Jo Nelson’s ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Focused-Conversation-Schools-Thinking/dp/0865714355" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Focused-Conversation-Schools-Thinking/dp/0865714355" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Art of Focused Conversation for Schools</a>: Over 100 Ways to Guide Clear Thinking and Promote Learning‘, and</li><li>Brian Stanfield’s ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Workshop-Book-Individual-Creativity-Action/dp/0865714703" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Workshop-Book-Individual-Creativity-Action/dp/0865714703" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Workshop Book</a>: From Individual Creativity to Group Action’</li><li>Bill Staples’ ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Transformational-Strategy-Facilitation-Participatory-Planning/dp/1475968396/" title="https://www.amazon.com/Transformational-Strategy-Facilitation-Participatory-Planning/dp/1475968396/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transformational Strategy</a>: Facilitation of ToP Participatory Strategic Planning’,</li><li>Bunker &amp; Alban’s ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Large-Group-Interventions-Jossey-Bass-Management/dp/0787903248" title="https://www.amazon.com/Large-Group-Interventions-Jossey-Bass-Management/dp/0787903248" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Large Group Interventions</a>: Engaging the Whole System for Rapid Change’,</li><li>Holman &amp; Devane’s ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Change-Handbook-Peggy-Holman/dp/1576753794" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Change-Handbook-Peggy-Holman/dp/1576753794" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Change Handbook</a>: the definitive resource on today’s best methods for engaging whole systems’,</li></ul>See also my own blog posts on the three methods:<ul><li><a href="https://martingilbraith.com/2014/02/25/four-steps-to-a-universal-principle-of-facilitation-and-learning/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/2014/02/25/four-steps-to-a-universal-principle-of-facilitation-and-learning/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Four steps to a universal principle of facilitation and learning</a></li><li><a href="https://martingilbraith.com/2017/09/11/responding-to-changing-situations-and-needs-with-top-consensus-workshop-facweek-5/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/2017/09/11/responding-to-changing-situations-and-needs-with-top-consensus-workshop-facweek-5/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Responding to changing situations and needs with ToP Consensus Workshop</a></li><li><a href="http://martingilbraith.com/2014/04/04/transformational-strategy-from-trepidation-to-unlocked/" title="http://martingilbraith.com/2014/04/04/transformational-strategy-from-trepidation-to-unlocked/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transformational Strategy: from trepidation to ‘unlocked’</a></li></ul>

Learning styleThe methods will be presented in a practical and participatory way. Each method will be demonstrated in turn, in practice, each followed by an explanation of the method and an exploration of how it may be applied in participants’ own situations. A <a href="http://martingilbraith.com/2014/04/04/transformational-strategy-from-trepidation-to-unlocked/" title="http://martingilbraith.com/2014/04/04/transformational-strategy-from-trepidation-to-unlocked/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">case study</a> will be shared of a team retreat with an international humanitarian NGO in Geneva, in which all three methods are applied.This course is adapted from the two 2-day ICA:UK ‘ToP’ courses <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/group-facilitation-methods/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/group-facilitation-methods/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Group Facilitation Methods</a> and <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/participatory-strategic-planning/" title="https://martingilbraith.com/top-facilitation-training/participatory-strategic-planning/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participatory Strategic Planning</a>. Excerpts from ICA:UK course workbooks will be provided as a resource, and links to further online resources.

For further detailsPlease <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/contact-me/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact me</a> with any questions or for further details. For in-house and tailored training, see <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/2013/11/18/top-facilitation-training-at-your-place-and-free-places-for-you/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ToP facilitation training at your place – and free places for you!</a> and please <a href="https://martingilbraith.com/contact-me/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact me</a>.

Transfers and Cancellations policyCourse cancellation – with 10 days’ notice. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel any course with no less than 10 working days’ notice, without liability for any consequential or indirect loss. In this case, we will let you know by email and refund your booking with no charge.Booking cancellation – with over 30 days’ notice. If you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, then we can refund your booking less an administration charge of 10% of the course fee.Booking cancellation – with 30 days’ notice or less. Unless you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, we regret that we cannot cancel your booking. In this case the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made.  Also if for any reason you fail to attend a course that you have booked, the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. We are, however, happy to transfer your booking to an alternative participant to attend the course that you have booked in your place. Please let us know as early as you can if you will be unable to attend, and if another delegate will attend instead.Full payment must be received more than 10 working days before a course to guarantee your place.

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