Leadership Workshop Series
Calendar of Workshops - 2013
Hands-on assistance for new and existing Self Help and
Support Groups is offered throughout the year in The Leadership Series Workshops.
07/02/2013
GETTING CLEAR
“Defining Support Groups and The Art of Facilitation.”
In this workshop some of the myths and mysteries around ‘What is a Support Group?’ will be cleared up, examining precisely what defines a Support Group and what differentiates it from other types of groups. We will also examine the art of being a great Support Group facilitator. In keeping with this theme, it investigates what makes a support group facilitator different from other types of leaders and what makes the role of Support Group facilitator so unique.
The workshop will examine the roles and communication skills of a great facilitator, most importantly being an effective listener. This is not a mysterious process. It can be broken down into a set of specific and demonstrable skills, called Active Listening! Whether Active Listening is a new term to you, or you’re an old hand at it, this workshop will be of benefit, as a way to learn a new skill, or as a chance to expand, renew and practice previously learned important skills.
The presence of effective Active Listening is often what best enables a Support Group to bring about positive change for participants!
07/03/2013
GOVERNANCE TRAIN THE TRAINER TOOLKIT
“Come and learn how to use this useful resource”
This kit was developed as a response to the expressed need of non-government organisations and self help and support groups to better understand and implement governance processes and procedures. It has been designed to provide short segments of training about how to best manage your organisation, self-help or support group to ensure good practice and smooth operation.
It also contains a lot of additional information, documents and templates that will assist you in understanding and developing governance processes and resources for your organisation or group.
04/04/2013
A CLOSER LOOK
“Creating a welcoming and inclusive group, group dynamics”
A Group Leader sets the tone and influences the culture of the group, including how the group welcomes new comers. We reveal a variety of techniques and communication skills to help you to create welcoming and safe environment.
Once your Support Group is on the right track, how do you keep it on track?
We will take a close look at a group as a whole. It will focus on the intricacies and complexities of groups, and introduce you to some useful tools necessary to lead groups through difficult times. We will also demonstrate how to build on the great times, covering the topics of;
• Group dynamics,
• Strong leadership skills
• Shared leadership.
A Closer Look will give you insight into the multifaceted ways of how groups operate, open your eyes to new ways of ensuring your leadership is effective, now and into the future.
02/05/2013
TOWARDS GOOD PRACTICE
“A good practice model for Self Help and Support Groups Minimum Standards”
Self Help & Support Groups like yours do amazing work! They play an essential role in the community and fill a vital gap in health care provision, by offering people with health (and mental health) issues an affordable and sustainable way to access information, help and understanding.
However, the importance of Self Help & Support Groups is often underestimated, particularly by medical practitioners and other health care professionals. ConnectGroups has created a recommended set of guidelines, titled “Towards Good Practice’.
This workshop will give you the key to using the resource efficiently, assisting you in ensuring the sustainability of your Support Group and its professionalism, effectiveness and overall quality of service to it’s members.
04/07/2013
HOW TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
“Techniques to attract and maintain members”
There are three areas to be considered for a healthy membership base in any group.
• Attracting potential members
• Welcoming new members
• Retaining existing members
Come along and learn how to help the group stay vibrant, active and meeting the needs of the members.
01/08/2013
DON’T BE AFRAID OF CONFLICT
“Learn tools to turn conflict into innovation”
Taking the fear out of conflict, this workshop will explore the amazing potential to transform conflict into a positive. Conflict has been given a bad rap! Many of us often fear that conflict will threaten our sense of order and harmony. However, when properly managed, conflict actually guides us towards living in a more diverse and innovative world, encouraging us to air and share our differences, consider new thoughts and ideas and so ultimately to expand and grow!
So, Don’t Be Afraid of Conflict - come and experience the rich lesson that conflict has to teach us!
03/10/2013
SUCCESSION PLANNING
“Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing group members with the potential to fill key leadership positions in your group.”
One of the major factors affecting the breaking down and closure of Support Groups is lack of succession planning. This workshop will address this high risk and provide you with the tools to plan ahead to ensure the sustainability of your Support Group.
