We all know that groups develop through stages. But what can we, as facilitators, do to help a group mature from forming to high performing? The presenters have found that if you attend carefully to design, group dynamics largely take care of themselves. This workshop introduces eight core principles that allow you to be exquisitely intentional about designing meetings that help groups mature and operate collaboratively, without dependence on the facilitator. You will experience specific activities for the beginning, middle and culmination of meetings. Together we will explore the nuances of the role of facilitator as designer.
Lonnie S. Weiss, MA, CPF, has 30 years of experience as a designer and facilitator of policy development initiatives, collaborative planning processes, and systems change projects. She specializes in complex planning and policy situations that span multiple sectors and professions, helping people from different affiliations redefine community to encompass rather than conflict with one another and helping leaders develop collaborative, asset-based approaches. Lonnie works at state, regional and national levels with not-for-profit organizations, government agencies and the private sector. More information about Lonnie and Weiss Consulting is available at www.weissconsults.com.
Nancy Aronson, Ph.D., has been a consultant to communities, education, healthcare, business, government, and voluntary organizations since 1980 when Arsht/Aronson was formed. Designing and facilitating large group interventions, leadership and team development, and coaching and training facilitators are the central focus areas of her work. She is recognized for her extensive work in organizations and communities in implementing collaborative processes for managing change, including strategic planning and organization redesign. Nancy has extensive experience in designing and facilitating large-scale change efforts. She has keynoted nationally and internationally on navigating the “rapids of change.”
Registration for this workshop ends at noon on Tuesday, June 21. You must register by this time to ensure your name appears on the GAO security access list (MAFN workshops are held at the GAO Headquarters building in Washington, DC). GAO requires MAFN to submit the workshop attendee list several days prior to the workshop date, and anyone whose name does not appear on the list will not be given access to the building for the workshop.
Payment must be made in advance and received before the specific registration period ends. Advanced online payment via Paypal is our preferred method of registration. However, payment can be made via check in advance by mail to:
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
441 G St NW Room 2N30
Washington, DC 20548
Get a Map & Directions. Cynthia Miller, CPF is the Director of the DC Facilitator's Workshop Series. She can be reached at 703-442-8221 or at cmfacilt8r@aol.com.
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