The methods can be used in any setting where groups need to develop a shared awareness and shared consensus. The course is very hands-on and interactive. The methods are first demonstrated, then analysed and discussed, and then practised in supportive small groups with guided reflection & feedback. Finally, participants plan how they will apply each method in their own work situations
Gerry M., Business Advisor
This course suits all levels of experience including team leaders, people in middle to senior management roles, and group leaders of any kind.
By the end of the course, you will have
gained:
Two days in-person
Price is based on training needs, mode of delivery, and number of participants. Please email Miriam at miriamodonoghue@gmail.com to find out more and discuss your needs.
Neil B., Digital Product Manager
Peer-to-peer learning refers to the idea of collaboration between employees in a manner that allows them to gain knowledge and skills from one another, which can then be put into practice. It often happens organically in the form of informal learning as individuals turn to those around them for advice, guidance or assistance with a task.
Staff groups, departments, coordinators and managers can take this one step further by putting simple models of practice in place to encourage and support peer to peer learning in the organisation.
This course unpacks peer to peer learning
Target group: All relevant staff members
Focus groups are where a group of people are selected according to specified criteria. They are interviewed together to discuss a particular subject. For example, stakeholders may be drawn from different parts of the organisation to feed into reviews, planning etc. They are called focus groups because they focus on a particular issue or topic. The purpose of this course is to help staff organise and run effective focus groups. The course is particularly useful for staff that do not have to run focus groups regularly or have little or no experience.
The course covers:
Target
group: All relevant staff members
To book this training session contact miriamodonoghue@gmail.com
The Focused Conversation method provides a structure for effective communication which ensures that everyone in a group has the opportunity to participate and leads to the group achieving a shared awareness of both the topic and the different perspectives of the group.
The Method helps to:
The course presents the method in a practical and participatory way. It is first demonstrated, then broken down, analysed and discussed, and then practiced in supportive small group with guided reflection & feedback. Finally, participants plan how they will apply the method in their own situations.
Certification: Participants who complete this course are eligible for ICA UK Certification.
The course is delivered under license from ICA UK
Further information available on this course on request from miriamodonoghue@gmail.com
Mentoring is a learning support mechanism where an experienced person (Mentor) provides guidance, knowledge and advice to someone who is in development or has less experience in a given topic or function (Mentee).
The passing on of experience and knowledge of those in an organisation who have already navigated similar paths can be indispensable to others and support capacity building, learning and growth.
This course explores the elements involved in a successful mentor/mentee relationship and includes
Target
group: All relevant staff members
To book this training session contact miriamodonoghue@gmail.com
Liberating Structures provide a menu of simple to use microstructures /activities that offer an alternative way to work together and have conversations that are highly interactive and engaging. They are easy to learn and share and can be used with learners in the classroom or with staff in meetings etc.
Depending on the purpose or desired outcome one or more of the 33 structures can be selected from the menu.
Liberating Structures were co-developed by Keith McCandless & Henri Lipmanowicz and are available under a Creative Commons License. http://www.liberatingstructures.com/
In this workshop participants will get to try out some of the structures.
Target
group: All staff members
To book this training session contact miriamodonoghue@gmail.com
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