EVOLVE EVENTS

The iForum/ Meeting Marketplace Virtual Tour Click here
Leading Lights Click here
Facilitation Training Click here

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THE Meeting Marketplace VIRTUAL TOUR
Free workshop. All you need to participate is a phone.

**** The Meeting Marketplace with Carla Rogers****
How to Run Large Meetings and Community Engagement Programs in an Innovative and Imaginative way

STAY TUNED FOR DATES FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SESSION

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What people say about Evolve's Virtual Workshop Series

“Thanks for the virtual workshop on iForums. I found it worked very well. Your presentation was clear and insightful. My impression is that iForum is an exciting way forward. Your depth of knowledge and experience was particularly evident.  The Q & A opportunities valuable. Thanks again”
Linda Greenwood, email:  lgreenwood@parks.vic.gov.au

" I loved the introduction re passion mapping - very informative and helpful
introduction to this topic. Thank you for this chance to hear Peter and yourself today. It was an honour to listen and ask questions".
Best Wishes, Hans Lang, email: hanslang@sctelco.net.au

“Carla, it was a pleasure to be a part of the call and hear Peter and yourself in conversation. Your Leading Lights program is thought provoking and of great value. Keep up the good work”.
Warmest regards, Helene Strawbridge email: helenest@bigpond.net.au

“Thank you for your initiative with the phone conference tonight. It was very informative and appreciated”.
Kristina Williams email: kristina.williams@achieveglobal.com.au

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Facilitation Training

Evolve offers training in facilitation, community engagement and iForum. We draw from extensive practical experience and understanding of theory to design the programs and prefer to tailor them to meet your needs. An example of a 1 or 2 day facilitation training program is below. The 2 day provides more time for practice and development of competencies.

Introduction to Facilitation (or Facilitation Fast Track)

AIM

Participants leave understanding:

  • Role and benefits of Facilitation
  • What makes an effective facilitator and facilitation
  • How to effectively prepare for facilitation
  • Managing Groups and Group Dynamics – knowing when to intervene
  • Facilitation Models and where they may be useful
  • Your own facilitation skills and style and areas for growth

Topics Covered

  • What is Facilitation?
  • Why get it “right” (benefits of facilitation)
  • What makes Effective Facilitation?
  • Key Facilitation Skills
  • Your Facilitation Skills and Style (and evaluation of)
  • Designing and Running a Facilitated Session (Preparing, Starting, Questioning, Focusing, Recording, Information Gathering, Closing)
  • Managing Groups and Group Dynamics (Consensus Building, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Interventions)
  • Facilitation Models
  • Evaluating and Improving Your Practice
  • Practicing your Facilitation Skills
  • Networks and Resources

The workshop is very practical, interactive and tools (worksheets/checklists) are provided for all topics covered. Participants leave with a greater proficiency in conducting and participating in meetings.