What we offer
- Tailor-made training in interactive methods for large group workshops and seminars
- Large-group training: training in the use of large-group methods
- small interaction-triggering methods for every seminar/workshop
- Methods for strategy development, action planning, feedback and structured discussions
What you will learn:
- Our trainings are always individually suited to your needs, because we train “tailor-made and precisely fitting“, adjusted to your needs, requirements and concrete objectives.
- Depending on your objectives, we will teach you the “classic” large-group formats or provide you with an individual “toolbox” – or even both. As mentioned above, this depends entirely on which specific workshops/events you want to plan and hold.
- In any case, you will receive a lot of proven practical knowledge on the planning, implementation and moderation of modern, interactive methods. For workshops, large groups, interactive conferences of all conceivable sizes.
Method Selection
The “Classic” Large Group Formats:
- World Café
- Open Space
- Barcamp
- Future Conference
- Real Time Strategic Change
- Fishbowl
- Storytelling
- Appreciative Enquiry
- Liberating Structures
- Circle Work
Individual formats for any purpose and objective
Optionally, you will also receive a well-stocked method toolkit, from which you can compile activating and interactive formats for any initial situation and objective yourself. For example:
- Activating workshop scenarios
- Involving all participants
- Individual formats
- for meetings, workshops, interactive conferences
With our methodological knowledge you can:
- Develop strategies with any and all conceivable group constellations and sizes
- Make plans for action
- Skillfully resolve polarities and differences and transfer them to common ground and a feasible action plan
- Generate insights and knowledge
- Generate Feedback
and Work with It in a Targeted and Constructive Manner - Gather opinions quickly and efficiently
- Collect different ideas and perspectives, bring them together and achieve a joint result – regardless of group size or topic
- Skillfully Apply Interaction-Triggering Methods That Don’t Take Much Time – But Are Highly Effective
- Make presentations more interactive
- … and many other application scenarios with the “gold nuggets” from our tried-and-tested methodologies kit
Possible training contents
Select From
the topics you would like to learn about in greater depth – we always provide training specifically “tailored” to your requirements and objectives and will be happy to provide you with a free quote.
A selection of possible modules
Moderation of Large Group Processes and Interactive Workshops
- Workshop Methods and Formats for Large, Small, and Medium Group Sizes
- A variety of formats for conferences, trade fairs, information events
- Expanding your toolbox
- Finding the right “mix of methods”
- Learning large and small formats “in-depth” and “hands-on” and how to apply them
Professional preparation and implementation
- Dramaturgy and Methods for Interactive, Activating Workshops
- for small and medium group sizes
- and also for (large) group processes such as Open Space, World Café, Appreciative Inquiry, Real Time Strategic Change, Future Conference
- Methodical and logistic preparation
Finding the Right Methods and Formats
- to achieve the goals set
- in the time available
- under the existing framework conditions
Appropriate mix of methodologies and activating arrangements
- Make plans of action
- Develop Strategies
- Use feedback constructively
- Create useful networks among the participants
- Conduct dialogs on equal terms
Get results
- Achieve actionable results within a short time
- in large and small formats, even within a short period
Create energy for implementation
- Coordinate, make decisions, create commitment, “hand over” responsibility for content in a targeted manner
Meaningful embedding
- of interactive formats in conference settings
- and/or in on-going processes in organizations / companies
Concrete planning for facilitation formats:
- From clarification of the assignment to presentation of the results and planning follow-up formats
- Structuring, presentation and visualization in an interactive workshop
Tips and tricks
- Planning tools, templates, best practices, workshop toolbox
Developing suitable, meaningful questions
- for the respective formats
- Systemically develop frameworks, topics and specific issues for large groups
Role clarification
- What is the task of the facilitation and planning team, and what is not? How can responsibility be distributed sensibly at this early stage between several stakeholders?
Advance communication
- Announcement of the event through suitable media (culturally appropriate sensitization and attunement) and involvement of the participants in the run-up to the event.
Event Management
- Technology, premises, organization
Evaluation and follow-up
- Proven end-of-event and follow-up formats
Possible training scenarios
How Does Such a Method Training Unfold?
As already described – our training courses are always “tailor-made” and individually tailored to your needs. However, here are two examples of processes for a first overview:
Training approach
Interactive Training Methods
We not only teach interactive methods, but we also use them directly in our training sessions. In this way, you learn from us on two levels:
- Theory (input)
- and “hands-on” application
“Practice what you preach”
We use the methodologies we teach in our training of you:
Alternation of concise input and transfer/”do-it-yourself” phases
Evaluation and transfer:
- Why do the methods work so well
In-depth explanation of the psychological and group dynamic foundations, so that you understand in depth what you are actually applying – and why the methods work so well - Which are possible applications and scenarios
- Useful variations and modifications
(always related to the goals and the respective context of application) - QA – rounds – so that all relevant questions will be covered.
Work on “real world” case studies
We will show you real case studies from our consulting and associated effective methodologies. In this way, you will quickly develop a feeling for which methodologies are suitable for which occasion.
It is not uncommon for our participants to bring case studies from their own job contexts. This is very welcome, because it ensures an ideal transfer to your own working environment.
This is why you should participate
- Tailored Training ContentWe always adapt our training to the exact needs of the participants. Are you a beginner, would you like to refresh your existing knowledge or go deeper in certain areas of your facilitation practice? We have the right training concept for every scenario.
- Modern, up-to-date method knowledgetaught by experienced trainers.
- With us, you not only learn the “original formats”, but also practical “variations” of the original methods.This way, you are prepared for large group practice and can develop your own formats from existing building blocks – suitable for every initial situation and objective!
- We know what we’re talking aboutBecause we are experienced practical users and are constantly developing our repertoire of methods.
Here you can find some of our references from our large group work. - Modern and interactive knowledge transferActivating, interactive and discursive training formats
- Top references and satisfactionWe would be happy to provide you with a tailored offer with verifiable references.
Advantage of the “in-house training” approach: Tailor-made to your needs!
We always adapt the content of our in-house training courses to your individual requirements.
In the past we trained, among others:
- Consulting company (“train the trainer”)
- Internal consultants and trainers from corporations and SMEs
- Internal strategy departments
- HR developers
- Change agents
- Managers with planning and facilitation responsibilities
- Pedagogical staff
- Teams of event agencies who want to expand their methodological toolbox
- Trade fair organizers and agencies
- and many other teams.
Our Approach
To ensure that you receive the best possible quality for your training or seminar, we attach great importance to a thorough clarification of the job and context:
- What exactly do you need?
- additional assessment of the existing challenges among participants via telephone, videoconverence or survey form
- Creation of an individual training approach: tailored to your needs. Guarantee: You will not learn anything that you already know!
- Alignment and finalization of the training design
- Implementation
- Structured evaluation of benefits and success
Money back guarantee
- If you are not satisfied, you get your money back. Without “ifs and buts”. Period.
Your benefits
You will learn:
- know current, activating and interactive methods for conferences, training sessions and seminars and can apply them themselves after the seminar (“application competence”)
- combine elements of individual methods into new, individual formats – depending on the target group and needs (“modular system”)
- through the application of interactive methods in the seminar setting, interactive methods are taught and deepened (“learning on two levels”)
You will get:
- Practitioners as Trainers
Our trainers apply these methods virtually “daily” in their professions as consultants. So we are all seasoned practitioners and are happy to share our knowledge. - Always “fresh” and current methods
We are aware of current method trends and know from practice which methodological variations achieve which effects. - Best Seminar Quality
Activating and interactive training, didactically well-thought-out, proven many times over and constantly refined. - Materials with hands-on practical tips
So that you can easily apply the methods yourself afterwards.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about our Method Training
Whenever you want. We offer the initio Method Training flexibly in terms of time, anywhere in Germany. Training at short notice is also possible!
Our training courses are aimed at existing, permanent groups from companies, organizations, associations, clubs, public authorities… We do not offer any open seminars for individual participants.
Developing strategies and action plans, making decisions, weighing up risks, generating ideas, developing innovations – the whole range. We design our training courses precisely to your needs!
You pay us according to the time spent, not according to the number of participants. This pays off even with a small group ! Here you will get your non-binding offer, specially tailored to your group and your objectives.
For really any group size: From small groups (3-4 people) to 1000 people, we have a fully packed suitcase of methods that we would be happy to teach you.
Our trainers come from practice – and work primarily as passionate and experienced practitioners of the methods that we use ourselves in our consulting practice. Get first-hand application tips and tricks from experienced practitioners!
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