ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels

ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels

Introducing the foundations of the ToP approach, two powerful techniques for structuring effective conversations and building group consensus – 2 days, in English

“Which facilitation training do you recommend for Brussels-based International NGOs? This one, ToP Group Facilitation Methods ! Technology of Participation (ToP) methods are invaluable. They are adaptable across cultures and contexts to foster inclusive, structured collaboration, ensuring diverse voices are heard and discussions lead to actionable outcomes.” - Marie Dubost, Consultant | Facilitator | Trainer | Accessibility geek

This course is scheduled in partnership with ICA:UK , the participation & development charity. It is scheduled back-to-back with Participatory Strategic Planning to allow 2 or 4 days of training at once. If you are interested in the course but do not find dates to suit you please contact me for alternatives.

Who this course is for

The course is for all those who want to be able to engage people more effectively to build shared understanding and consensus, including team leaders and managers within organisations, those working with Boards, management teams, partnerships and external stakeholders, youth and community workers and independent facilitators. This course has no pre-requisite, but is the pre-requisite for Participatory Strategic Planning . It is recommended both to newcomers to facilitation, and to experienced facilitators who are new to our approach.

Preparing for CPF certification? Meetings That Work, Group Facilitation Methods and Facilitating Client Collaboration together comprise the ICA Associates ToP Facilitation Essentials Program that has been endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators for those preparing to become an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) .

IAF members enjoy a special 10% discount – please contact me for your promo code.

Questions this course answers

“How can I have more purposeful & 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?”

This course provides a structured introduction to the ToP Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods, which form the foundations of the ToP Action Planning method, Participatory Strategic Planning and other applications.

What you will gain

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify when and how to use the Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods have gained confidence in the use of these methods have recognised and explored elements of participation, creativity, teamwork and action have built links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methods The Focused Conversation method provides a structured, four-level process for effective communicati