The program of the f2f is structured as follows:

1. Content. There is a central case that generates the working material. Themes related to the unit can be identified in the case. Content focus (application of knowledge) will be achieved by relating the assignments to the case; process focus (attitudes and behaviour) will be achieved through exercises, feedback and sharing.
2. Process. The program offers a process with a spiral learning curve whereby participants receive theoretical background, work on assignments, get feedback and share reflections. Each unit is designed to be a building block for the next.
3. Competences. The program addresses various levels of knowledge, behaviour, attitudes and wisdom belonging to the change facilitator.
4. Didactics. Each unit consists of a case assignment related to the central case (on individual, team or group level), an introductory lecture by the trainers on the theme of the unit, a content/process evaluation and a sharing experience. Evaluation will have the character of feedback; sharing will have the character of personal exchanges of experience (no tips or recommendations)

5. Role of the trainers. Trainers will deliver introductory lectures, monitor the process, facilitate the exercises, give feedback and facilitate the sharing sessions.
6. Learning. Learning takes place on two levels: what happens on the client level, based on the case (1) what happens on participant’s level based on experiences in the process (2). Individual learning will take place on several levels: Awareness of how the individual consultant acts in different situations, looking at the reasons why the consultant acts in certain manners, and the chance of seeing if other manners are possible. Individual learning will be monitored by relating feedback and sharing to initial self-assessment survey results. Group learning will be stimulated through plenary reflection and sharing at the end of Unit-sessions. Roles and attitudes of the change facilitator (Unit 7) will thus be under focus throughout the program.
7. Teams. The case will be worked on in teams in order to explore and enhance team learning.

October 13th, 14.00-16.00 GMT: Online Event Introduction to Dimensions of Change Facilitation
November 5th -6th, 2008: Face-to-Face Event 1 (f2f1): Essential Skills of Change Facilitators The first f2f programme covers the essence of the essence - seven training units on seven dimensions of change facilitation.
	November 5th, 2008	November 6th, 2008
9.00-10.30	Welcome Change Models A facilitated presentation and analysis of the change models of the participants: strengths and weaknesses, applicability in different situations and contexts	Design of Change Interventions How to create an intervention design that responds to the client’s needs Different intervention strategies for certain types of clients’ needs
11.00-12.30	Ability to Grasp Clients’ Needs How to create the necessary trust with a client Systemic questioning skills	Implementation of Change Processes Introduction into advanced facilitation skills according to Weisbord/Janoff philosophy: “Don’t just do something, stand there!”
13.30-15.00	Contracting Process The first contact The (first) f2f contract meeting	Roles and Attitudes of the Change Facilitator Reflection on individual experiences with own attitudes and their change
15.30-17.00	Dealing with Complexity Dealing with role complexity in the client-facilitator system.	Summary Conclusions, next steps, personal development plans
January 2009 (date to be defined): Second Online Event

Participants – Entry Qualification

Participants must have the following entry qualification:

-      Experience in facilitation, training or consulting

-      Ability to assume a meta position (self-reflection)

-      Advanced communication skills (active listening, inquiry, dialogue)

-      Intercultural sensitivity

-      Knowledge of one or more change models. Participants will be requested to deliver an essay on one change model before the f2f1.

 

Participation Fees

CFAN members	registration before September 8, 2008	€ 190
CFAN members	registration after September 8, 2008	€ 690
Non-CFAN members	registration before September 8, 2008	€ 590
Non-CFAN members	registration after September 8, 2008	€ 690

The fees include: online and face-to-face training, extended background material, coffee breaks, and lunch. The fees do not include dinner and accommodation.

The Organizer and Trainers

Change Facilitation s.r.o. (CF) and the Change Facilitation Associates Network (CFAN) are two global organizations in which change facilitators meet, exchange, learn and work together. We constantly define and redefine the art of facilitating change. We are present on all continents and in more than 30 countries. Interested in membership benefits? Get in touch with the President of CFAN, Tanja Vermeer. The training will be hosted by our experienced trainers under the quality control of a steering committee.

Venue

LLOYD HOTEL & CULTURAL EMBASSY
Oostelijke Handelskade 34
1019 BN Amsterdam
T. 31 (0)20 561 36 04/05/07
E-Mail post@lloydhotel.com

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