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2010
August 16-17
September 8-9
November 4-5
December 1-2


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

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MToP Mastering the Technology of Participation


MToP 2010 Graduation

MToP (Mastering the Technology of Participation) is annual 12 day training program in facilitative leadership and facilitating participation.   MToP  provides a theoretical foundation for the ToP methods as well as opportunities for practice, coaching, and inquiry.  A learning community is created that supports and deepens the participant's journey. Included are mentoring opportunities for participants in their own practice and with other participants. 

Program Components:
Participants will have the opportunity to create a learning community to support and deepen their journey through ...

1. Intensives:
* Three days of training each quarter (12 days over the year), focusing on theoretical and experiential learning
* Depth interchange with program colleagues

2. Field Experience:
* Practical applications of ToP methods between training sessions in participant's workplace and community arranged by the participant.
* Individual research project in the field of facilitation that is presented to the group for feedback.

3. Mentor Relationships:
* A one-hour mentoring conversation each month with ICA ToP Mentor Trainers.
* Forty-eight hours during the twelve months of on-site mentoring in facilitated programs.

Benefits:

* A range of practical tools for initiating and sustaining the change process and helping teams focus their creativity toward effective action and productivity
* A deepened understanding of the philosophy and world view underlying the Technology of Participation
* Skills for designing processes to facilitate complex situations.
* A supportive community of colleagues engaged in the practice of facilitation
* Understanding the relationship of ToP methods to other facilitation and organizational development methods
* Intensive experience and reflection that integrates knowledge with application

Prerequisites:
Group Facilitation Methods
Participatory Strategic Planning

Cost:
$4,000.00

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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