Program Overview:

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• Welcome / Introductions

• Opening Conversation – How can we converse in a way that allows us to fully express our thoughts and emotions without getting bogged down or off track?

• Background and program components of the Focused Conversation*

• Training on the Focused Conversation Facilitation Method 

• Q & A

• Reflection

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Skills Taught in this Training:

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• Designing a Focused Conversation

• Facilitation tips on how to lead a Focused Conversation

• Confirming action - ending the conversation so people take action

 

Who Should Participate: 

 

• People who offer and deliver service programs and community development services

• Teachers and administrators in the education system

• Those who provide funding for non-profit and organizational development programs

 

Benefits of Taking this Training:

 

• This training program is for people who need a way to reach and empower others who often have unexpressed and sometimes disabling thoughts and emotions

• Facilitators learn how to structure participatory and powerful conversations, even though they may not be long in duration

• Educators and program providers learn a communication skill they can apply in a wide variety of situations and settings, even at home 

 

*This program is based on the Technology of Participation (ToP)® Facilitation Methods offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA).  Anne Neal is a licensed ToP Mentor Trainer with ICA.