Find the Common Threads
Find the Common Threads
Facilitation and Collaborative Problem Solving
How do we find common ground?
Challenging problems require different perspectives, inter-disciplinary knowledge, and collaboration.
Gain the confidence to lead collaborative processes and facilitate powerful outcomes through this 9-hour course.
Course delivery includes three 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: 3-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.
- Lead with Facilitation Excellence: Master techniques that inspire trust, participation, and meaningful contribution.
- 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.
- 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 9-hour online training delivered over three 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
August 18 – 20, 2026 or
October 27 – 29, 2026
- Classes meet Tuesday through Thursday from 1 – 4pm ET.
- All coursework is completed online, no travel is required.
Fee: $600 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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