ToP ICA:UK Action Planning training - online

Course Title: Action Planning  

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Course overview

This course introduces a structured, participatory process to enable the successful implementation of a group project or event. This one-day course introduces an excellent method for assessing the feasibility of a short-term project, campaign or event, for building commitment to its implementation and setting out what needs to be done and by whom. 

The ToP Action Planning method uses the ToP Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop covered in Group Facilitation Methods to engage all members of a group effectively, building commitment and ownership at all stages. The method is suitable for planning short to medium-term projects, or completing projects that have stalled.

What you will gain

By the end of the course you will have

• understood the 8 stages of the Action Planning method, the role of each, and their flow
• understood and gained confidence in the method
• consolidated and developed your understanding of the basic Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods
• built links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methods

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.

What do participants say about this course?

• gives you a structured and effective method for action planning, in a relaxed and enjoyable training environment
• an interactive and fun way to involve everyone on your team in the planning process
• a very useful course for planning short-term projects or events
• rewarding and insightful, it will demonstrate to you how you can get things done – and it is a great experience and a great environment
• brilliant – the best training course I’ve ever been on

Learning style

The course presents the method in a practical and participatory way. The method is first demonstrated, using a scenario with which participants can identify without having to role-play. It is then analysed and discussed, and then elements of the method are practiced individually or in small groups. Finally, participants plan how they will apply the method in their own situations.

Join experienced ToP trainers Dragana Prijanovic, Jonathan Dudding, Dawn Williams & 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.

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

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.

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