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Join a small group of supervisor leaders for a training and networking opportunity that will support you to become a more effective supervisor. The Supervisor Roundtable kicks off on Wednesday, Sept 27 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. online. We will meet once a month on Wednesday: 9/27, 10/25, 11/29 & 12/13. This interactive and collaborative series of meetings will encourage participants to explore new leadership styles and share best practices as they learn to improve management of staff/volunteer teams. Click for more info ...

In-Person in Seattle! Learn three proven methods to activate group participation, reach consensus, and build project action plans. Hands-on practice helps you discover practical uses in your life and work. Participants work individually and in small groups to see the ToP Methods in action, and then have the opportunity to practice facilitating in class. ...

**2-Part Online Series 1/17 & 1/24** Two of the most important skills of an effective community leader is the ability to facilitate group discussions and help groups make decisions together in a way that engages all the voices in the group. Too often, we get thrown into the role of facilitator without having been taught the fundamentals and/or had a chance to practice. In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to both learn and practice the fundamentals in a fun, interactive, and non-threatening environment. ...

**In-Person in Seattle** Two of the most important skills of an effective community leader is the ability to facilitate group discussions and help groups make decisions together in a way that engages all the voices in the group. Too often, we get thrown into the role of facilitator without having been taught the fundamentals and/or had a chance to practice. In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to both learn and practice the fundamentals in a fun, interactive, and non-threatening environment. ...

Join a small group of supervisor leaders for a training and networking opportunity that will support you to become a more effective supervisor. The Supervisor Roundtable kicks off on Wednesday, February 14 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Seattle. We will meet once a month on Wednesday: 2/14, 3/13, 4/17 & 5/15. This interactive and collaborative series of meetings will encourage participants to explore new leadership styles and share best practices as they learn to improve management of staff/volunteer teams. ...

This workshop is designed for individuals who want to be more effective in their work for equity in organizations, communities, and families. ...

Technology of Participation (ToP) is a powerful collection of structured facilitation methods that transform the way groups think, talk and work together. ToP training is hands-on, fun, and rigorous, giving you the chance to practice and get feedback in a high-energy, supportive environment. Immersive demonstrations, practice, peer coaching, and real life application opportunities will ensure you leave with confidence to immediately put your new skills to use. ...

Strategic planning doesn't have to be intimidating. We'll show you how to break it into manageable pieces so you can trust the process and the group! In this course, you’ll weave together individual ToP methods into a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to help groups answer their most important strategic questions. Prerequisite: ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) ...

Explore the landscape of facilitation in 3 sessions across 1 week (April 22, 24, 26, 2024 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT). Learn three key processes for activating group participation virtually, in our acclaimed flagship course modified for the virtual world. ...

In-Person in Seattle! Learn three proven methods to activate group participation, reach consensus, and build project action plans. Hands-on practice helps you discover practical uses in your life and work. Participants work individually and in small groups to see the ToP Methods in action, and then have the opportunity to practice facilitating in class. ...

In-Person in Portland, OR! Learn three proven methods to activate group participation, reach consensus, and build project action plans. Hands-on practice helps you discover practical uses in your life and work. Participants work individually and in small groups to see the ToP Methods in action, and then have the opportunity to practice facilitating in class. ...