Find the Common Threads
Find the Common Threads
Facilitation and Collaborative Problem Solving
What happens when passionate voices collide?
In today’s complex world, the most challenging problems require different perspectives, inter-disciplinary knowledge, and collaboration.
Join us for a 15-hour course that will help you develop the confidence to lead collaborative processes that turn a potential clash into a catalyst for innovation. Couse delivery includes five 3-hour live webinars.
Peer learning is a cornerstone of all our training.
- Participants are expected to take an active role in class discussions and exercises.
- Participants are encouraged to share examples from their experience.
Find the Common Threads: 5-Webinar Series
Facilitation and Collaborative Problem-Solving
Overview and Objectives
This training includes instructor-led webinars with presentations, interactive exercises, and group discussion. Webinar sessions are supported by course materials and instructional videos available on-demand.
- Design Collaborative Frameworks: Learn to structure effective problem-solving processes that embrace different viewpoints and knowledge.
- Transform Team Conflict: Develop skills to redirect tension into creative opportunities and achieve alignment.
- Lead with Facilitation Excellence: Master techniques that inspire trust, participation, and meaningful contribution.
- Guide Collective Decision-Making: Practice methods for synthesizing input and guiding groups toward consensus.
- Build Collaborative Leadership: Enhance your ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics while maintaining momentum.
Course Format
Find the Common Threads is a 15-hour online training delivered over five consecutive days. Live webinars are hosted in Zoom.
- Each day, participants meet in a three hour webinar with live instruction, facilitated discussion, and interactive exercises.
- Required assignments include videos, reading, and worksheets to be completed before and after webinars.
- This class involves substantial engagement. Your active participation is an important part of peer- learning.
- If you work in a cubicle, please find a closed door space so that you may fully participate.
Dates and Location
July 21-25, 2025; 1:00 – 4:00 PM EDT (register now)
October 27-31, 2025; 1:00 – 4:00 PM EDT (registration opens in September)
- Classes meet Monday through Friday.
- All coursework is completed online, no travel is required.
Fee: $950 USD
- The tuition fee includes live webinars as well as access to course materials, recordings, and resources.
- Tuition and Refund Policy
Registration Process
- Class size is 25. This course is filled on a first come, first served basis.
- After registering, you will receive an invoice for payment.
- Upon payment, you will receive access to course links and materials.
- If the current session is full, you may join the wait list.
- Wait listed registrants may be added to the course if a seat becomes available.
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