Whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person,
the need for authentic connection and engagement is greater than ever to maintain trust and believability,

helping you and those you lead to stay on track and be productive in a way that is generative, not draining.

 

Executives anticipate that 80% of employees will be in the office 1-4 days per week. (McKinsey) but 58% of workers say they would “absolutely” look for a new job if they weren’t allowed to continue working remotely in their current position. (FlexJobs) Remote job postings have increased more than five times on LinkedIn and attract a diverse talent pool. Women and Gen Z are among those more likely to apply for remote vs. on-site positions. (LinkedIn)

Hybrid work and communications plans bring a certain amount of chaos! Most of us are used to working in a “symmetric” work environment, with 2-3 communications channels. Hybrid brings the need for new skills to thrive in an asymmetric environment.

  • There is still a need to know how to utilize and maximize virtual space.

  • There is still a need to know how to organize the multiple channels of communication.

  • There is still a need to know how to help your team or organization discern how to stay connected, focused, engaged, and accountable.


Great Virtual/Hybrid & In-person Meetings

Maximize Collaboration in a Hybrid World

November 30, December 7, 14
Tuesdays, 8:00am-10:00am - Central US Time Converter

Virtual Tech + Convening +
(3 2.0-hour Zoom Sessions)
$399.00

Zoom/Virtual technologies + Art of Convening 9 Steps to Collaboration skills = Leadership ready for the future
Get the best out of all worlds that you work or lead in!

 

Learning Objectives:

Learn to convene and facilitate successful collaborative work in a blended setting so you can create engaging, participatory meetings for remote teams or 1:1 meetings with anyone, anywhere. 

Address meeting pain points:
·  Distraction ·  Alignment ·  Zoom/virtual fatigue ·  Follow-through ·  Identify and reinforce best practices

Get behind the scenes with Zoom, MS Teams or other collaborative technology to explore current tools and features.

With the Art of Convening 9 Steps to Collaboration methodology you will plan and design your meetings for vitality, energy and end with committed action. 

About the Training:
All cohorts are live and interactive between participants, and between participants and faculty.

  • Learn to convene and facilitate successful collaborative work in hybrid settings, to create engaging, participatory meetings for remote teams or 1:1 meetings with anyone, anywhere.

  • Unleash your team’s EQ with the power of convening.

  • Learn how convening skills can shift the culture of your team, department or organization to full-on commitment.

Your training gave me the technical training and a community in which to practice as I take my next steps.
 

This is a great training to allow you to slow down and really think about what goes into a great virtual/hybrid meeting. You learn by experience to gain a deeper appreciation for the process and the tools that can come together to create great convening spaces.
This training helped put structure and intention to things that I was doing without really realizing why. I also learned some new zoom tips and tricks to help me get more out of my zoom meetings.

YOUR CONVENER

PATRICIA NEAL

TRAINING FEATURES

√ Online Learning Platform

√ Convening Great Virtual/Hybrid Meetings e-book

√ Curriculum: course readings, journaling, combined with an exploration of the practices, principles, challenges and successes of convening virtually

√ Interactive exercises designed to maximize collaborative learning and application

√ Applied learning: Each training incorporates a "Case Study" as a tool and metric with which you will be able to design a specific convening opportunity in your life and/or work

√ Learn & practice the 9 Steps to Collaboration in a highly interactive learning environment.


GREAT VIRTUAL MEETINGS(GVM) SYLLABUS

9 steps to collaboration

Session 1: Introduction to the course, Introduction to your custom Learning Platform
Overview: At the Heart of the Matter,
Intent, "Webside Manner", Your Case Study, Your Purpose in Action, Exploring Zoom/MS Teams/collaboration software Capacity
The Architecture of Designing Great Virtual Meetings: Invitation, Context, Exploring Zoom Features, The Meeting Agenda, Your Case Study
Creating the Container for Presence: Practice & Application: Your Case Study, Creating Safe Spaces, Hearing All the Voices

Session 2: Conversation & Collaboration: The Challenges: Essential Conversation, Creation, Holding Paradox and Disruption
Practice & Application: Your Case Study, Creating Safe Spaces, Hearing All the Voices

Session 3: Synthesis & Application: Synthesis, Application, Your Case Study, Commitment to Action, Completion
Creating the Container for Presence: Practice & Application: Your Case Study, Creating Safe Spaces, Commitment to Action


Convening is distinct from facilitation. Conveners invite participants to co-create the highest possible outcome for a meeting or gathering, whether virtually or in-person. - Patricia Neal


I’ve gotten so much from the Virtual course. I love how you put together all the tools to make a really meaningful experience. Designing my own online class as a case study was a great real-time learning opportunity – thank you!
— Diane Nettifee, president, Magis Ventures
There were many helpful learnings, especially the overall concept and experience, especially the modeling of creating a ‘strong container’ for ‘authentic presence.’
— Recent graduate

AoC TRAINING DELIVERY OPTIONS

Both virtual and in-person training options are available.

Virtual Trainings—All virtual trainings utilize a Zoom video platform

In-house—A CPL Certified Convener will train the program at a location you specify.

Trainer Certification—Individuals or trainers from your organization certify to teach the course within your company.

Need more flexibility? We can help you meet the scheduling demands and limitations of your teams or organizations.

For more in-depth training and learnings, consider registering for The Art of Convening Core Training: