Master the Art and Science of Facilitative Leadership
Transform the Way You Lead and Collaborate
Facilitation is more than running a meeting—it’s about creating spaces where people can think, innovate, and work together effectively. Our ToP (Technology of Participation) facilitation training courses equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to lead meetings and projects that inspire action, foster collaboration, and deliver powerful results.
From foundational skills to advanced methods, our courses are designed for anyone who wants to transform their ability to lead engaging, outcome-driven conversations—whether in nonprofits, government, corporate settings, or community organizations.
Flagship Course: ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM)
Your Gateway to Powerful Facilitation Skills
This foundational course introduces you to ToP’s core methods, including:
- The Focused Conversation Method (ORID): Guide groups through productive and meaningful conversations.
- The Consensus Workshop Method: Build consensus quickly and effectively, even in diverse groups.
- The Action Planning Process: Develop clear and actionable plans that teams commit to implementing.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to lead better meetings and facilitate impactful conversations.
Advanced Courses:
Take your facilitation skills to the next level with our advanced offerings:
ToP Strategic Planning: Learn how to guide groups through long-term visioning, strategy development, and action planning for impactful results.
ToP Secrets of Implementation: Unlock strategies to help teams turn plans into actions, monitor progress, and maintain momentum.
ToP Approaches to Environmental Scanning: Equip yourself with tools to analyze external trends and factors, empowering your organization to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
Custom In-House Training for Your Team:
Looking to bring ToP training to your organization? We offer in-house courses tailored to your team’s needs. Whether you’re introducing foundational methods or diving into advanced facilitation techniques, our expert trainers will come to you—in person or online—to provide an engaging and customized learning experience.
Why Choose ToP Facilitation Training?
- Proven Methods: Backed by decades of success across industries.
- Engaging and Practical: Learn by doing with hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Versatile Skills: Apply what you learn to any field, project, or team.
- Expert Trainers: Our certified ToP trainers bring deep experience and passion to every course.
Who Is This For?
Courses applicable to:
- Project and Team Leaders
- Facilitators, Trainers and Consultants
- Project & Change Managers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Executive Directors and Board Members
- Educators and Health Practitioners
- Active Citizens and Community Workers
- Government Employees and Elected Officials
- UX and Product Designers
- Community organizers
- Community Engagement Managers
- Others who lead meetings or collaborate with groups of any kind
Continuing education credits provide for
- CHES & MCHES
- APA
- CAPM
May 2025
August 2025
ToP Facilitation Methods, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
September 2025
Past In House Training Projects
Montana Public Health System Improvement Office
The Montana Public Health System Improvement Office wanted to help the Montana Public Health Department Staff a way to create engaging meetings and build a common facilitation language. We provided 2 back to back ToP Facilitation Method (TFM) sessions. Here’s what they had to say.
The in-person no screen aspect was a huge highlight. The instructors were incredible teachers and very empowering. They demonstrated how to facilitate in such an elegant and natural way. They showed what adult learning should look like.
Nebraska Department of Education
The Nebraska Department of Education wanted to provide facilitation training to their Educational Specialist. We customed designed a one-day training that combined with Focus Conversation Methods with a numerous experiential learning tool.
The experiences of the team and outcomes were exactly what we hoped for! I can't say enough good things about the value of the training and it was a delight to work with your team.
Public TFM, Omaha Nebraska
This ToP Facilitation Methods course was offered in Omaha, Nebraska. Project Harmony provided training space. The participants from this public course represented individuals in academia, non-profit and the for-profit sector, individuals involved in counseling and those involved in stakeholder engagement for community development.
This course strengthens the awareness of the ways that communication can become difficult and provides tools to help you navigate them while maintaining group engagement. This is invaluable for anyone who works in groups, but it's also useful for one on one interactions.
Ready to Take the Lead
Start your journey to facilitation mastery today. Whether you’re attending a public course or bringing ToP to your organization, we’re here to help you succeed.
