In this workshop, you will explore and practice various methods for convening meaningful conversations and co-creating a desired future. This approach to leadership activates the collective intelligence of a group to find new solutions to complex challenges. This course incorporates instruction, reflection, small group dialogue, and in-class practice exercises. It also offers core models and practices for designing participatory meetings or events.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Design participatory meetings to unleash the wisdom and creativity of the team.
• Recognize the roles that enable the meeting to go well and have an impact.
• Practice a set of participatory leadership tools and processes.
• Host yourself in preparation for the meeting.
• Discover where you need more brilliance, engagement, and creativity to address challenges.
• Create conditions for dialogue and learning and recognize the stages of designing a meeting or engagement.

Intended Audience: Leaders, managers, and supervisors. This learning experience is most impactful when multiple members of a team or organization take this course together.