How well do we listen to each other? Do we share our own views openly? Are we able to open our minds to another’s perspective? Are we aware of our hidden and tacit assumptions? How do we create shared meaning? Are we skilled at asking questions that invite open exploration?
As facilitators, we are asked to guide participants through purposeful discussions, invite multiple perspectives, reach consensus and achieve results. We invite openness and creativity while managing conflict. How do we encourage individual and group awareness while focusing on achieving results?
In this workshop we will discover ways to increase skills in communication through learning to explore our mental models. We will review and discuss a variety of models and look at a few of our own stories first. We will participate in activities that demonstrate ways to help our clients to achieve desired outcomes while practicing new skills.
Laura English Jones, MS, ACC, CPF
Laura is an ICF-certified coach, IAF-certified professional facilitator, trainer, and organization effectiveness consultant. She adapts her role as a process consultant, team coach, individual coach, trainer, or facilitator based on what is needed in each situation.
In addition to coaching leaders, Laura has designed and facilitated a variety of half-day to multi-day events to accomplish client’s desired results. These include, but are not limited to: set and accomplish goals, develop strategic plans, create team charters, generate decision making processes, explore leadership abilities, clarify roles and responsibilities, increase skills in managing conflict and communicating in difficult conversations, and improving processes to create a positive shift in productivity and effectiveness. She has facilitated virtual meetings using online tools.
With over twenty years in information technology, her previous experience includes project management, staff leadership and process improvement. She was known for creating effective automated solutions and successful partnerships between IT and user communities.
Laura is currently a senior project manager with Colleague Consulting, based in College Park, MD.
Earlybird Registration ends with the workshop held one month before this workshop. Payment must be made in advance and received before the earlybird period ends. Advanced online payment via credit card is our preferred method of registration. However, payment can be made via check in advance by mail to:
Mid-Atlantic Faciltiator's Network
7926 Edinburgh Drive
Springfield, VA 22153
Sorry we are unable to accept credit cards at the door.
Workshops are hosted by:
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
441 G St NW Room 2N30
Washington, DC 20548
Get a Map & Directions. Wayne Vick, CPF is the Creator and Director of the DC Facilitator's Workshop Series. He can be reached at 703-913-6513 (Office), 202-498-2310 (Cell), or at Wayne@facilitationCenter.com.
Laura English Jones, MS, ACC, CPF