ToP™ Facilitation Methods (TFM) • Phoenix, AZ

Learn three time-tested processes for activating group participation. Gain hands-on experience practicing the processes and explore ways you will be able to apply them for your specific situation.

Ongoing dates are available for online classes.

For online registration go to www.top-training.net

Inhouse and in-person courses are available.

Email your interests to Alisa Oyler. AlisaOyler@gmail.com

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
People who are actively involved in the leadership and facilitation of groups and teams including but not limited to: Supervisors, executive directors, managers, professional facilitators, private consultants, training managers, educators, health practitioners, community specialists, concerned citizens and team members in high participation environments who need increased exposure to group participation methods to be effective.

REGISTRATION

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THE FOCUSED CONVERSATION METHOD

Learn a structured process that helps you plan and facilitate a meaningful exchange of ideas. Discover ways to involve every member in thinking through difficult issues. This process heightens your effectiveness in facilitating virtually every form of group communication.

  • Conduct purposeful, productive meetings and discussions
  • Quickly capture a group’s best thinking
  • Surface new ideas and solutions
  • Ask questions that stimulate candid feedback and discussion


THE CONSENSUS WORKSHOP METHOD

Energize problem-solving with a process that builds active participation and teamwork. Productively channel diverse ideas into consensus decisions everyone can own and support. Learn tools to facilitate groups to new levels of creativity and cooperation.

  • Tap rational and intuitive thought processes
  • Integrate diverse ideas
  • Generate practical and creative solutions
  • Develop group consensus

THE ACTION PLANNING METHOD

Learn an inclusive and action oriented planning process for any upcoming event, campaign or program launch.  Use when you need to convene a group of implementers and rapidly pull together an effective plan, organize needed resources, set realistic deadlines and mobilize individuals’ energy into action. 

  • Visualize a successful result
  • Analyze the current reality
  • Create a practical plan
  • Maximize group commitment and involvement

TOP FACILITATION METHODS (TFM) PRICING

Corporate (for-profit) $1250
Public/Government $1050
Individual Professional Non-Profit $950
Small Non-Profit $650
Student $650

“I have found the tools very valuable in bringing diverse voices together for learning and collaborative action.”

Program Manager, Denver Healthy People

DISCOUNTS

When full payment or purchase order is received three weeks or more in advance, you can receive a $50 discount for the course.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation refunds may be received with up to 21 days notice prior to each course. Cancellations received with less than 21 days notice prior to a course will be subject to full payment. If you cannot attend, you may send a substitute or re-schedule for the next course date.

COURSE CREDITS OFFERED

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance (AICP CM) units: 14.5 CM

Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES-MCHES) hours: 13.5