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TRAINING CALENDAR

open One Day Courses
 
open ToP Facilitation Methods

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2010
July 14-15
August 16-17
September 8-9
November 4-5
December 2-3


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open ToP Strategic Planning
 
 
open Facilitating Conciliation ,
Beyond Problem Solving

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Beyond Problem Solving

2010
November 11-12

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2010
August 18


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open Mastering the Technology of Particpaton

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2010
Intensive II: July 21-23
Intensive III: Oct. 20-22

Intensive IV: Jan. 19-21

2011
Intensive I: April27-29
Intensive II: July 20-22
Intensive III: Oct. 19-21
Intensive IV: Jan. 18-20

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Certified ToP Facilitators in Minnesota

Linda Alton, CTF
Kim Behrens
, CTF
Jonathan Bucki
, CTF
Irina Fursman
, CTF
Rebecca Gilgen
, CTF
Rachel Hefte
, CTF
Cheryl Kartes
, CTF
Sue Laxdal
, CTF
Nancy Lee
, CTF
Sheila LeGeros
, CTF
Kathy McGrane
, CTF
Jennifer Obinna
, PH D. CTF
Mary Overlie
, CTF
Beverly Scow
, CTF
Beth Marie Ward
, CTF
Della Young
, CTF

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ToP

Minnesota
Technology of Participation
3202 Harriet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-281-6556

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Minnesota Technology of Participation

MNToP for PlannersPublic Participation
Professional Development
CM I 14.
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ToP® Facilitation Methods Training
and ToP Strategic Planning Minneapolis

What Planners are saying about ToP® Methods Training:
“Within a week of my training, I was asked to do a consensus-building workshop in a public setting for a major municipal infrastructure retrofit. With my newly developed skills and the mentoring of the ToP® trainer, I was able to successfully coordinate input and develop consensus in a meeting of over 50 area residents! This would not have happened without the use of ToP® methods.” M. James Riordan, AICP, LEED-AP

“ToP® Facilitation Methods is a fantastic training opportunity. As a consultant who handles public engagement and comprehensive planning for a mid-sized firm, I could not imagine a more pertinent subject to learn. The course materials were presented in an excellent format. By far, this was the best professional development opportunity I have taken advantage of as a planner.” Scott A. Dunakey, AICP

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MNToP

Mission: We provide excellent training and facilitation services that develop and nurture a culture of participation and build capacity for change in communities and organizations.

What is the Technology of Participation?

For over 40 years, Technology of Participation (ToP®) methods have been developing in locations all over the world.  In every time zone and in private, public and community settings ToP methods have been bringing high levels of participation to the decision making process while embedding the ability to create specific customized applications.   . ToP values creative thinking, consensus-based decision making, and high levels of participation. ToP trained facilitators are skilled, professional and dedicated to the wisdom of the group

During a "Technology of Participation®" process, participants acquire practical skills for facilitation and training that focus on group participation and collaborative decision-making. This work emphasizes focusing the collective wisdom of the group to address workplace challenges. ToP training and facilitation teams use ToP methods as the foundation for all work in facilitation, consulting and community development. 

The Technology of Participation (ToP)® is…

    * A structured approach that sparks individual creativity and recognizes and honors all contributions A way for teams to deal with large amounts of data in a short period of time
    * A methodology that pools participant's contributions into larger and information rich patterns,
    tools and processes that enable teams to foster an emphasis on common ground and to deal effectively with diversity and avoid conflict and polarization
    * A process that builds commitment by assuring effective action
    * A world renowned approach that enables strong participation in large as well as small groups

ToP® is the registered trademark of the Institute of Cultural Affairs.


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