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Group Facilitation Methods

Focused Conversation, Consensus and Action-Planning adopted from the Institute for Cultural Affairs Technology of Participation (ToP)®

Three proven processes for engaging group participation are trained by our Mentor Trainers offering participants an opportunity to gain hands-on experience practicing methods and exploring ways to apply them to specific situations.

The Focused Conversation Method

Learn a structured process that helps lead a group in moving from surface-level understanding on any topic or issue to a position of deep resolve and action. Discover ways to involve every member in thinking through difficult issues. This process heightens individual and group effectiveness in facilitating all forms 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 group consensus while engaging active participation and teamwork. Productively channel diverse ideas into consensus decisions that everyone can own and support. Learn tools to help groups reach new levels of creativity and cooperation.

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

The Action Planning Method

Master this powerful implementation planning process which enables groups to rapidly pull together an effective short-term action-plan that organizes needed resources and mobilizes individuals and group energy to succeed.

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

Who Should Take This Course

People who are actively involved in the leadership and facilitation of groups and teams, including supervisors, executive directors, managers, in-house facilitators, internal consultants, training managers, educators, health practitioners, community specialists, concerned citizens and team members in high performance environments who need increased exposure to group participation methods to be effective.