Facilitation Techniques/London one-day training course‏

This practical one-day course, which is running in London on Tuesday, 20.11.12, is aimed at delegates who are responsible for facilitating a group of people, objectively. It is ideal for those who want practical tips on how to deal with groups and the way in which they interact, on how to maximise a group’s potential and the right tools to use to generate and evaluate ideas within a group and help the decision making process and to design and manage an action plan. It will also provide strategies for dealing with difficult group members.

HOW TO BOOK

If you would like to proceed with a booking, you are welcome to do so in a number of ways. We have a fully secure online booking system at www.trainingdevelopment.biz, or, alternatively, you may book by telephone on 01584 890970 or by email torichard@trainingdevelopment.biz. 

  

VENUE

The Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Highgate Rd Chapel, Chetwynd Rd, Camden, London.

TIMES

We start at 10 am and finish by 4 pm. 

RATES & DISCOUNTS

We offer a discount rate of £110 plus VAT p.p., to all delegates who pay at the time of booking by credit/debit/procurement card. Otherwise, our normal rate of £129 p.p. applies.

We also offer a number of optional extras for delegates attending our external courses:

Lunch @ £12.99

Training course materials and website membership @ £6.99

Certificate of completion @ £4.99

All of our rates are subject to VAT. 

ON-SITE DELIVERY

We offer the most competitive rates for in-house delivery of this and all of our courses, as we appreciate that the cost of sending delegates to external courses can often be prohibitive. We have worked with close to 1,000 clients over the past 20 years, delivering practical, affordable and enjoyable training in this way. Please contact us for a quote to run this course on-site.

FACILITATION TECHNIQUES - COURSE OBJECTIVES

During the day, the following topics are covered through group work, case study, led discussion and practical activities.

1. Knowing Your Group

• group dynamics - the way they work, influences and characteristics
• stages in group development
• behaviours & roles that affect the functioning of groups
• personality and motivation - factors that affect group performance
• overt and covert group issues
• dealing with difficult people in a group

2. Maximising Your Group’s Potential

• tips for maximising participation
• methods for generating discussion
• promoting positive communication
• keeping groups on track

3. Choosing the Right FacilitationTools

• For generating ideas
• For evaluating ideas
• For decision-making

4. Action Planning

• what actions will be taken by group members
• how action will be taken
• who or what will help  
• why action may not be taken
• when will action will be taken - timescales

 

If you'd like to know more about this, or any of our other training courses, go to www.trainingdevelopment.biz or to arrange a no obligation call back click here. 

Communicating Renewable Energy

Communicating Renewable Energy

Date: Friday 14^th December 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00

Venue: St Ethelburga’s Centre, 78 Bishopgate, London EC2N 4AG

‘An excellent event with opportunity to debate issues and sound out preconceptions’

Alan Asbury (Aylesbury Vale District Council)

‘An informative and well facilitated day.’

Lewis Merdler (Environmental Protection UK)

“Informative and Interesting”

John Davis (Offshore Marine Management)

‘Interesting and stimulating – great to meet other people working on similar issues.’

Francesca Carnibella (Climate Parliament)

Renewable energy is a vital part of our future energy strategy. Despite widespread public support, opposition and misinformation continue to exist.
This course looks at the background to these issues, offers core information about key renewable energy technologies, and focuses on how to make the case for renewables both in terms of general publicity, and site-specific discussions.

People attending this course will learn how to:

1) Discuss and explain the role and importance of renewable energy systems in a low carbon future. 
2) Make a case for a local renewable energy project to the media, local people or a group of councillors. 
3) Describe in plain English the merits, and the potential problems, of various types of renewable energy systems (wind, solar PV, solar thermal, heat pumps, biomass, wave, tidal). 
4) Answer critical questions in ways that will help those who are confused or uncertain to see these systems in a positive light. 
5) Feel confident in supporting people looking to make decisions about installing a system for their home, business or community organisation. 

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for anyone keen to get their facts straight on a variety of renewable energy systems and how to communicate them effectively. Whether you are a business looking to increase your quality of advice, a local authority or organisation promoting the use of renewables, or an independent consultant looking to increase your knowledge, this course will provide you with the key skills needed. 

Facilitated by:

Chris ChurchChris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant for over 25 years. He is an experienced advisor on community and sustainable development issues, with a wide range of experience at international, national, and community level. He is an associate of the Community Development Foundation and a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission. Chris is chair of the UK Local Carbon Communities Network. 

Chris has previously worked with the Community Sector Coalition, the National Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS programme, Surfers Against Sewage and many local councils. He is trained as a teacher and has been developing and running training programmes for 22 years.

Cost:

£395: Business Rate£288: Large Charities, Public Sector and Small Businesses£130: Small Charities and Independent Consultants 
Concessionary rates available for students, pensioners and unemployed. Please contact Chetna at chetna@talkaction.org. 
Bespoke courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you. 
Prices include a vegan/vegetarian lunch, fair-trade refreshments and networking time. 

For bookings and further information, please contact:

Tel: 0207 324 4775
Email: chetna@talkaction.org 
The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory facilities. 
Supported by: Environment Job (www.environmentjob.co.uk).
 

Talk Action

Tel: O2O 7324 4774

Email: training(AT)talkaction.org

Address: Talk Action

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Talk Action runs projects and specialist training on community engagement and environmental issues, as well as managing green events across the U.K and Europe. 

Volunteer Management Training London

Volunteer Management Training London

Making Volunteers love you - your organisation and the role they play!

Thursday 6^th December 2012

Learn how to work with volunteers in new and exciting ways that help build your organisation, social enterprise or voluntary group.

Time: 10.00—16.00

Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS

‘Good pace and use of different methods - Interactive throughout!’ Volunteer Centre Redbridge

‘Very much appreciated the training’ Richard Warden, Downham Market Food Co-op

‘Rebecca is wonderful!  We were actively learning and networking at the same time. Brilliant!’

Waltham Forest Voluntary Action

Managing volunteers can be an exhausting and time consuming process for both managers and volunteers themselves. However, organisations and social enterprises can be transformed by enthusiastic and engaged participation in voluntary work.

This course makes recruitment, management and, most importantly, engagement of volunteers easy. It encourages you to look closely at the motivations of volunteers and the organizations that use them, and draws on contemporary approaches including co-production and use of non-hierarchical teams to help you and your volunteers get the most from the relationship.

Learn:

• Why people get involved in volunteering, and why understanding motivations is so important
• To create a range of roles for volunteers (including remote roles) and publicise them effectively
•  Practical ways of keeping people involved: inductions, support and expenses
• How to use Digital and Online volunteering – plus online channels of support for you
• Voluntary involvement employment law
• Concepts of co-production and the benefits of working with volunteer partners in non-hierarchical structures

The day includes plenty of group work, exercises and discussion – you definitely won’t be staring at power point all day. You’ll also be given lots of opportunities to discuss your own experiences and develop personal strategies to aid your work.

Who should attend this course?

Any organisation involved in voluntary work or volunteer-led group looking to engage others or support each other better. Whether you are conducting a borough-wide consultation, national volunteer programme, involving an intern or rejuvenating the membership of your local residents association, you will benefit from this day.

Facilitated by Rebecca Tully
Rebecca combines her training work with community activism and volunteering, using her experience to inform her training content and style. Rebecca has worked with and trained people from Age UK, Crisis, Greater London Volunteering, CVS, Waltham Forest Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, Directory of Social Change, National Association of Voluntary Service Managers (NHS), She has also developed education classes in Central America and worked extensively with Organiclea Workers' Co-operative.

Cost
£288: Large charities, public sector and businesses
£130: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals.

Concessionary rates are available for students, pensioners and the unemployed. Please contact us at for further details.

Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you.

Prices include a hot Mediterranean buffet lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking time.

For bookings and information please contact:

Tel: o2o7 324 4774

Email: jelliott (AT) talkaction.org