This is our two-day, intense, face-to-face training on hosting conversations and collaborative working with impact, designing and delivering in asset based and inclusive ways that make a difference, and creating positive change, whatever your role.
We’re living and working in complex and challenging times, where polarised opinions and persistent inequality can make it difficult to be hopeful about the future. But what if the counterpoint to despair was conversation and connection? And what if we all had the potential to transform how we work and live together, starting with ourselves, and building a kinder, more sustainable, more impactful culture for our teams, our organisations, and our world.
Throughout the two days you will build the skills and confidence to host conversations in ways that have influence and impact, and that lead to real change in the world.
This training is for you if:
- You’re interested in bringing groups of people together in different ways to facilitate service-change, pathway redesign, reorganisation or other complex change.
- You’re tired of ‘talking shops’ and events and meetings where nothing changes, and want to have different conversations that make a real difference.
- You’re purpose-driven, and want the tools to make positive change happen at any level, from organisational culture to project management to team dynamics.
- You’re a facilitator, team leader or service manager wanting to enhance your practice, build connection, and have more impact.
You will:
- Learn how to design and deliver purposeful ways of working, bringing people together to creatively explore challenges, delivering tangible outcomes.
- Learn how to design for maximum participation so that everyone can participate fully and meaningfully.
- Develop your personal toolkit of practical hosting tools and techniques.
- See how to effectively and inclusively ‘make things visible’ by recording, sense making and building shared understanding of conversations in ways which support concrete actions.
- Discover new ways of thinking about your role as facilitator / convenor / meeting chair, and how understanding our own needs and preferences helps us to step into hosting conversations that fish beneath the water line, understand where resistance lies and your role in enabling more meaningful and positive impact.
- Explore your own individual influence and agency, stepping in to your power and confidence as a change-maker, regardless of your role or position.
- Build confidence in working with groups, including working with conflict, supporting inclusivity and engagement and building your confidence to flex and respond well when things don’t go as you planned.
- Connect with the rich theory around working in complexity, organisational change, and relational practices – whilst staying rooted in practical action and approaches.
- Find or further develop your own, unique style and preferences, and begin to practice in a safe, supportive space.
- Receive a resource pack with further information about approaches, tools and techniques, as well as suggested reading and signposts to further development.
Your trainers
This training will be led by Olivia, Ruth and Sarah from All About People. We’re passionate about bringing people together to have conversations that matter, and we believe that the power to make positive change at individual, community and global levels lies within us all. With decades of experience in the NHS nationally, as well as varied careers in local government and the voluntary sector, we understand the challenges of working in complex bureaucracies, big and small organisations, and we know that it’s still possible to make a difference, whatever your position or seniority. We have hosted events and meetings which bring people together on sensitive and contentious subjects, and supported diverse groups to build trust and shared purpose. Read more about us here.
Practicalities
Dates and times – more dates coming soon. If you’re interested in a tailored training for your team, partnership or organisation drop us an email hello@allaboutpeople.org.uk
Venue
We always seek to use venues with a social purpose and fully accessible
What’s included
Two days training led by All About People in a small group setting, a bespoke resource pack to take away, lunch and refreshments on both days.
Payment
We operate a sliding scale of rates, recognising different financial positions. The booking form asks you to select the rate that is appropriate for you.
Standard rate (£700)
For people whose fee will be covered by their employer / employing organisation, and / or people who earn average or above income.
Discounted rate (£600)
For people employed at small, not for profit organisations and / or people who earn below average income.
Bursary places
We have a limited number of discretionary bursaries for people who feel drawn to the training but would not be able to join due to limited financial resources – please get in touch if this applies to you and we can explore options. We trust that only those who most need this will choose this option.
Paying for your place
There are a number of different ways to pay for your place. We will discuss this further with you once we receive your completed booking form.
We require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of your agreed rate (see above) to confirm your place.
Questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions
If you have other questions about this training, or would like an informal chat, please email hello@allaboutpeople.org.uk and we’ll be happy to talk.
Sign-up
If you’d like to join this training, please complete this booking form.
Send us an email if you can’t make it this time but would be interested in hearing about future opportunities.
What past participants have said
“Best training we’ve had all year. Thanks for making me feel comfortable enough to get uncomfortable.”
“The two days highlighted what more we could achieve as a team if we collaborated better – both between ourselves and other teams.”
“I really liked that, unlike other training, it was really encouraging individuals’ ideas, even if they were subversive.”
“Magical.”
If you’re interested in a bespoke training package for your team or organisation please get in touch to discuss what you’re looking for.
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