Focus on Facilitation

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Monday, June 13th, 2011
June 13-16 9.00 am - 5.00 pm each day

Well-Advised Consulting Inc. is pleased to host

The first FOCUS ON FACILITATION course in Canada!

Join us to learn to lead �thinking-together� meetings that deliver remarkable results.

Results Driven Facilitator Skills are in High Demand
Forward thinking leaders are investing in the skill development of their key employees--the ones who need to lead important meetings as part of their job. It�s a tough skill set to pick up without in-depth training and expert coaching.
Everyone has felt frustrated by inefficient, wasteful meetings that are plagued with divisive arguments, lack of preparation, side conversations, poor thinking and inaction.
Imagine what might happen if you were equipped to lead effective meetings that tapped into the unique thinking and perspective of each individual attending. Meetings that checked egos at the door. Meetings that actually resolved challenges more quickly than anyone thought possible. That�s what we�re going to focus on during this intense 4-day workshop.

Focus on FacilitationTM is Intense Hands-on Training
Focus on FacilitationTM goes much deeper than the regular basics of facilitation and meeting management workshops--typically one or two day events. The major distinction�Focus on Facilitation will equip your meeting leaders with proven tools and processes to facilitate the thinking that needs to take place in meetings in order for groups to arrive at well thought through solutions that can be supported and implemented. There is no other facilitation tool kit like it.
Learn to
� Facilitate the thinking that needs to take place.
� Select the appropriate tools to help the group resolve their challenge
� Lead effective ideation meetings.
� Get more done�before during and after your meetings.
� Help clients clearly focus on the issue.
� Expand the range of options for consideration.
� Effectively test for group agreement.
� Lead action planning for results.

Workshop Overview
� Introduction to facilitating thinking
� Overview Six Thinking Hats, Lateral Thinking and Perception tools
� The TEC process�Planning to Target, Expand, and Contract Thinking
� Frameworks and tools for structuring different types of thinking challenges with practice activities: ideation, decision making, strategy, etc.
� Daily individual facilitation practice with immediate coaching

Who Should Attend?
Thought Leaders who need to lead powerful, results oriented meetings that will have a significant positive impact on business results: managers, team leaders, project leaders, facilitators, trainers, HR/ OD consultants, six sigma black and green belt leaders, high potential employees.

How to Register Register Online: https://www.proreg.ca/sort.php?e=263-e
Last Day to Register: Thursday, May 26, 2011
Call: 1 250 754 9355 for more details

Included with your registration:
the official de Bono Thinking Systems facilitator kit, expert coaching, and refreshment breaks. Lunch on your own.

Register early to secure your spot as registration is limited to 8 participants.
Come prepared to practice applying the tools to upcoming meetings you need to prepare to lead. Receive on the spot expert coaching. Experiment. Take risks. Try it.

Clear your calendar for the week. You will receive evening assignments that must be ready to go first thing next morning.
To learn more about de Bono Thinking Systems tools go to www.deBonoForBusiness.com

About de Bono Thinking Systems
Master Facilitator Lynda Curtin
Lynda�s practical real-world business experience resonates with proactive clients that need new solutions now.
You�ll work with one of the most experienced de Bono Thinking Systems Master Trainers and Facilitators. Lynda Curtin�s unique insights, examples, passion and professionalism lay the foundation for excellence. She approaches each client engagement with a fresh perspective.
Lynda�s services were retained to lead the development and world-wide launch of Focus on Facilitation, the first workshop developed without Edward de Bono�s direct involvement. Her facilitation expertise and deep knowledge of de Bono methods are recognized as a strong asset in the de Bono Thinking Systems global network.
She is thoroughly enjoying working with a whole new generation of entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are discovering Edward de Bono�s impactful tools for the first time. She was first trained by Dr. de Bono in 1992.