The Collaborative Edge

A quarterly newsletter of the Center for Collaborative Policy
Laura Kaplan, Editor

Upcoming Courses, Events, Funding Opportunities

JUNE 2005 | JULY 2005 | AUGUST 2005 | SEPTEMBER 2005
OCTOBER 2005 | NOVEMBER 2005

June 2005

Group Facilitation Methods Training (June 16-17 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, June 23-24 in San Diego, California, June 23-24 in Asheville, North Carolina, and June 29-30 in Washington, DC.). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.stml
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in September and November, Riverside, California in October, Sacramento, California in September and December, San Diego, California in September, Oakland, California in October, the Tahoe Region in California in September, Visalia, California in October, Denver, Colorado in May and October, Chicago, Illinois in September and November, Indianapolis, Indiana in July, Des Moines, Iowa in October, Sioux City, Iowa in September, New Orleans, Louisiana in September, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in August, September, November, December, New York City, New York in September, Greensboro, North Carolina in November, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September and November, Beaverton, Oregon in October, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July and October, Nashville, Tennessee in May, August, and November, Austin, Texas in October, Dallas, Texas in September, San Antonio, Texas in October, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in September.

“Skilled Facilitator” Intensive Workshop (June 13-17, Chapel Hill, North Carolina). Offered by Roger Schwarz & Associates, Inc. This workshop is intended for those involved in facilitation, consultation, or training work. For more information, visit http://www.schwarzassociates.net/workshops.html
Also offered in Denton, Texas in November.

"Essential Facilitation" Training (June 14-16, New York City, New York). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in New York, New York on June 14-16, San Francisco, California on July 19-21, September 20-22, and December 6-8, Boston, Massachusetts on October 18-20, and Dallas, Texas on November 8-10.

Training: “MToP: Mastering the Technology of Participation” (4 part series: June 15-17, September 21-23, November 30-December 2, and March 8-10 in Sacramento, California). An intensive year-long training program in the Technology of Participation methods for those who wish to significantly increase their skills in facilitating group processes. The program provides a theoretical foundation for the ToP methods as well as opportunities for practice and feedback. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsmtop.html

Training: International Association for Public Participation’s Certificate in Public Participation (June 27-July 1, Alexandria, Virginia). Five day, three course certificate program in public participation, offered by the Perspectives Group. This training provides beginner through advanced intermediate practitioners a broad-based learning experience covering all of the foundations of public participation. The training consists of the following courses: Planning for Effective Public Participation (2 days); Effective Communication for Public Participation (1 day); and Techniques for Public Participation (2 days). For more information, visit http://www.theperspectivesgroup.com/
The 5 day course is also offered in September 19-23 in Alexandria, Virginia.

July 2005

Group Facilitation Methods Training (July 13-14 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and July 19-20 in Indianapolis, Indiana). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.html
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in September and November, Riverside, California in October, Sacramento, California in June, September, and December, San Diego, California in June and September, Oakland, California in October, the Tahoe Region in California in September, Visalia, California in October, Denver, Colorado in May and October, Chicago, Illinois in June, September, and November, Des Moines, Iowa in October, Sioux City, Iowa in September, New Orleans, Louisiana in September, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in June, August, September, November, December, New York City, New York in September, Asheville, North Carolina in June, Greensboro, North Carolina in November, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September and November, Albany, Oregon in June, Beaverton, Oregon in October, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in October, Nashville, Tennessee in May, August, and November, Austin, Texas in October, Dallas, Texas in September, San Antonio, Texas in October, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in June and September.

Association of Leadership Educators 2005 Annual Conference (July 11-14, Wilmington, North Carolina). For more information, visit http://www.leadershipeducators.org/conference.htm

"Essential Facilitation" Training (July 19-21, San Francisco, California). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in New York, New York on June 14-16, San Francisco, California on September 20-22, and December 6-8, and Dallas, Texas on November 8-10.

“Facilitative Leadership” Training (July 26-28, Boston Massachusetts). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in New York City, New York on September 20–22, Chicago, Illinois on September 27–29, and San Francisco, CA on June 7-9 and November 1–3.

Negotiation Workshop (June 27-29, Austin, Texas). Offered by the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at the University of Texas School of Law. This three-day workshop is designed especially for busy professionals. For more information, visit http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/cppdr/training/calendar.php

August 2005

Group Facilitation Methods Training (August 9-10 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, August 24-25 in Nashville, Tennessee). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.html
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in September and November, Riverside, California in October, Sacramento, California in June, September, and December, San Diego, California in June and September, Oakland, California in October, the Tahoe Region in California in September, Visalia, California in October, Denver, Colorado in May and October, Chicago, Illinois in June, September, and November, Indianapolis, Indiana in July, Des Moines, Iowa in October, Sioux City, Iowa in September, New Orleans, Louisiana in September, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in June, September, November, December, New York City, New York in September, Asheville, North Carolina in June, Greensboro, North Carolina in November, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September and November, Albany, Oregon in June, Beaverton, Oregon in October, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July and October, Nashville, Tennessee in May and November, Austin, Texas in October, Dallas, Texas in September, San Antonio, Texas in October, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in June and September.

"Facilitation for Advanced Practitioners" Training (August 23, San Francisco, California). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm

September 2005

Group Facilitation Methods Training (September 6-7 in New York City, New York, September 7-8 in the Tahoe Region of California, September 8-9 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, September 13-14 in Phoenix, Arizona, September 13-14 in Chicago, Illinois, September 13-14 in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 20-21 in Sioux City, Iowa, September 20-21 in Dallas, Texas, September 23-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26-27 in Sacramento, California, September 29-30 in San Diego, California, and September 29-30 in Washington, DC). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.html
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in November, Riverside, California in October, Sacramento, California in June and December, San Diego, California in June, Oakland, California in October, Visalia, California in October, Denver, Colorado in May and October, Chicago, Illinois in June and November, Indianapolis, Indiana in July, Des Moines, Iowa in October, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in June, August, November, December, Asheville, North Carolina in June, Greensboro, North Carolina in November, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in November, Albany, Oregon in June, Beaverton, Oregon in October, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July and October, Nashville, Tennessee in May, August, and November, Austin, Texas in October, San Antonio, Texas in October, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in June

Participatory Strategic Planning Training (September 6-7 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 8-9 in Oakland, California, September 13-14 in Asheville, North Carolina, and September 20-21 in Nashville, Tennessee). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crspsp.html
Also offered in Riverside, California in November, Sacramento California in May and November, San Diego, California in November, Denver, Colorado in November, Minneapolis/St. Paul in October, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in November, Dallas, Texas in November, and Washington DC in October.

Public conversations on September 11, 2005 weekend (September 10-11). On the weekend of September 11, 2005, public libraries worldwide will hold events on democracy, citizenship, and patriotism. Visit www.theseptemberproject.org for more information.
Advanced Negotiation Training for Natural Resource Professionals (September 13-15, Fort Collins, Colorado). Offered by the US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center. For more information, visit http://www.fort.usgs.gov/products/training/P201.asp

Training: International Association for Public Participation’s Certificate in Public Participation (September 19-23, Alexandria, Virginia). Five day, three course certificate program in public participation, offered by the Perspectives Group. This training provides beginner through advanced intermediate practitioners a broad-based learning experience covering all of the foundations of public participation. The training consists of the following courses: Planning for Effective Public Participation (2 days); Effective Communication for Public Participation (1 day); and Techniques for Public Participation (2 days). For more information, visit http://www.theperspectivesgroup.com/
The 5 day course is also offered in June 27-July 1 in Alexandria, Virginia.

“Facilitative Leadership” Training (September 20-22, New York City, New York). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in Boston, Massachusetts on July 26–28, New York City, New York on September 20–22, Chicago, Illinois on September 27–29, and San Francisco, CA on June 7-9 and November 1–3.

“Facilitative Leadership” Training (September 27-29, Chicago, Illinois). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in Boston, Massachusetts on July 26–28, New York City, New York on September 20–22, and San Francisco, CA on June 7-9 and November 1–3.

Association for Conflict Resolution Conference: “Conflict Resolution in a Changing World: Building the Practice and Fostering Hope” (September 28-October 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Offered by the Association for Conflict Resolution. For more information, visit http://www.acrnet.org/conferences/ac05/index.htm

October 2005

Participatory Strategic Planning Training (October 5-6 in Minneapolis/St. Paul and October 18-19 in Washington, DC). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crspsp.html
Also offered in Oakland, California in September, Riverside, California in November, Sacramento California in May and November, San Diego, California in November, Denver, Colorado in November, Asheville, North Carolina in September, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September and November, Nashville, Tennessee in September, and Dallas, Texas in November.

Group Facilitation Methods Training (October 6-7 in Austin, Texas, October 11-13 in Denver, Colorado, October 12-13 in Visalia, California, October 12-13 in Des Moines, Iowa, October 12-13 in Beaverton, Oregon, October 12-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 13-14 in Oakland, California, October 19-20 in Riverside, California, October 20-21 in San Antonio, Texas, and October 25-26 in Denver, Colorado [Spanish]). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.html
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in September and November, Sacramento, California in June, September, and December, San Diego, California in June and September, the Tahoe Region in California in September, Denver, Colorado in May, Chicago, Illinois in June, September, and November, Indianapolis, Indiana in July, Sioux City, Iowa in September, New Orleans, Louisiana in September, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in June, August, September, November, December, New York City, New York in September, Asheville, North Carolina in June, Greensboro, North Carolina in November, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September and November, Albany, Oregon in June, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July, Nashville, Tennessee in May, August, and November, Dallas, Texas in September, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in June and September.

Training: “Facilitating Conciliation: Beyond Conflict Resolution” (October 11-12 in Chicago, Illinois, and October 17-18 in Sacramento, California). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsfcbcr.html
Also offered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in November.

Workshop: Managing a Future Search (October 16-19). Offered by the Future Search Network. For more information, visit http://www.futuresearch.net/method/workshops/descriptions.cfm?wsid=1&cat=Description

International Association for Public Participation Conference (October 17-19, Portland, Oregon). Pre-conference workshops are scheduled for October 14-16, 2005 Entitled, “Motivate! Participate!” For more information, visit http://www.iap2.org/conference/index.shtml \

"Essential Facilitation" Training (October 18-20, Boston, Massachusetts). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in New York, New York on June 14-16, San Francisco, California on July 19-21, September 20-22, and December 6-8, and Dallas, Texas on November 8-10.

Mediator Training (October 19-21 and October 26-28, 2005, Mill Creek, California). Offered by Mediation Offices of Steven Rosenberg. For course information, visit http://www.rosenbergmediation.com/training.htm

Training: Facilitating and Mediating Effective Environmental Agreements (October 26-28, Berkeley, California). Offered by CONCUR, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.concurinc.com

"Facilitating Change" Training (October 25-27, San Francisco, California). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm

Community Planning Collaborative (CPC) Summit 2005 (October 27-28, Orlando, Florida). The CPC Summit will demonstrate the application of decision support tools to real planning challenges in Orange County and the central Florida region. Attendees will gain hands-on experience using decision support tools to improve public participation in land use planning, including visualization, scenario building and public participation tools. Submit a proposal to host a session, panel or workshop by June 17th, 2005. To learn more, go to http://www.planningcollaborative.org/

November 2005

“Facilitative Leadership” Training (November 1-3, San Francisco, California). Offered by Interaction Associates. For more information, visit http://www.interactionassociates.com/pubwork_calendar.cfm
Also offered in San Francisco, CA on June 7-9, Boston, Massachusetts on July 26–28, New York City, New York on September 20–22, and Chicago, Illinois on September 27–29.

Group Facilitation Methods Training (November 1-2 in Phoenix, Arizona, November 8-9 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, November 8-9 in Nashville, Tennessee, November 9-10 in Greensboro, North Carolina, November 15-16 in Chicago, Illinois, November 17-18 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsgfm.html
Also offered in Phoenix, Arizona in September, Riverside, California in October, Sacramento, California in June, September, and December, San Diego, California in June and September, Oakland, California in October, the Tahoe Region in California in September, Visalia, California in October, Denver, Colorado in May and October, Chicago, Illinois in June and September, Indianapolis, Indiana in July, Des Moines, Iowa in October, Sioux City, Iowa in September, New Orleans, Louisiana in September, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in June, August, September, December, New York City, New York in September, Asheville, North Carolina in June, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September, Albany, Oregon in June, Beaverton, Oregon in October, Salem, Oregon in December, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July and October, Nashville, Tennessee in May and August, Austin, Texas in October, Dallas, Texas in September, San Antonio, Texas in October, Seattle, Washington in May, and Washington D.C. in June and September.

Workshop: Advanced Mediation Training (November 3-4, Mill Valley, California). Offered by Mediation Offices of Steven Rosenberg. For course information, visit http://www.rosenbergmediation.com/training.htm

Participatory Strategic Planning Training (November 3-4 in San Diego, California, November 8-9 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 9-10 in Dallas, Texas, November 14-16 in Denver, Colorado, November 16-17 in Riverside, California, and November 17-18 in Sacramento, California). Offered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crspsp.html
Also offered in Oakland, California in September, Sacramento California in May, Minneapolis/St. Paul in October, Asheville, North Carolina in September, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September, Nashville, Tennessee in September, and Washington DC in October.

Training: “Facilitating Conciliation: Beyond Conflict Resolution” (November 15-16 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota). For more information, visit http://www.ica-usa.org/top/courses/crsfcbcr.html
Also offered in Chicago, Illinois and Sacramento, California in October.

Community Based Collaboratives Research Consortium's Conference (November 17-19 in Sedona, Arizona). The theme of the conference is "Putting Knowledge to Work." The conference will have a major focus on applying knowledge from both research and from field-based experience about collaboration and environmental protection. To learn more, go to http://www.cbcrc.org/2005%20National%20Workshop.htm

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