ToP ICA:UK The Focused Conversation Method training - online

Course Title: The Focused Conversation Method 

(2 half day sessions - Online course 7.30am – 10.00am GMT each day)

Early Bird Offer – 10% Discount – Use Code Earlybird at checkout (until 31 July 2026!)

Course overview

The Focused Conversation Method training is part of ICA’s Technology of Participation (ToP)® Methodology. Learn to facilitate both face to face and online using the tried and tested Focused Conversation method – a simple yet powerful way to help groups listen, think clearly and stay focused.

Using a structured sequence of questions, the method is used to guide people through reflection, understanding and decision-making, without conversations drifting or being dominated by a few voices while taking them on a participatory and transformative journey.

This approach saves time, reduces hidden agendas and creates space for everyone to contribute. The Focused Conversation works equally well online and in-person and with new groups and established teams. Essential to help build shared understanding and more effective outcomes.

Join experienced ToP trainers Megan Evans in a highly participative and supportive online course where you will develop skills, share experiences and gain an in-depth understanding of the principles behind this world renowned and powerful technique.

Who is this course for:

Designed for those who want to manage and facilitate confidently and effectively in both online and face to face settings. The course is aimed at middle/senior managers, organisational, team and business leaders, community activists, voluntary/NGO staff and independent facilitators in fact anyone who runs meetings and works with groups.

This online course is recommended both to those new to facilitating meetings and groups and more experienced facilitators.

By the end of the course, participants will:

* be able to identify when and how to use the Focused Conversation method 

* have gained confidence in the use of this method

* 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.

Certification:

Participants who complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.

What your fee includes

Your fee includes a comprehensive facilitator's manual and one hour's free telephone coaching plus access to an online Mural template.

What do participants say about this course?

This course is scheduled in partnership with ICA:UK, the participation & development charity with 93% of GFM participants rating the course 8/10 or higher.

Feedback from participants included:

"So useful – given me a fantastic structure to use in so many aspects of my work but especially to have more effective meetings"

"Excellent value – highly recommended"

"I am already using both methods which have really helped me fully engage with my stakeholders - thank you!"

"I found the course structure of demonstration, walkthrough and practice invaluable for my learning"

“I never came out of training, wanting more. Thank you!”

In-house and tailored training is available: please email megan-evans@live.co.uk for further information

Transfers and Cancellations policy

Course cancellation – with 10 days’ notice. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel any course with no less than 10 working days’ notice, without liability for any consequential or indirect loss. In this case, we will let you know by email and refund your booking with no charge.

Booking cancellation – with over 30 days’ notice. If you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, then we can refund your booking less an administration charge of 10% of the course fee.

Booking cancellation – with 30 days’ notice or less. Unless you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, we regret that we cannot cancel your booking. In this case the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. Also if for any reason you fail to attend a course that you have booked, the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. We are, however, happy to transfer your booking to an alternative participant to attend the course that you have booked in your place. Please let us know as early as you can if you will be unable to attend, and if another delegate will attend instead.

Full payment must be received more than 14 working days before a course to guarantee your place.

If you would prefer to be invoiced and pay at a later date, please email megan-evans@live.co.uk