Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course
Ignite Your Purpose Through the Power of Convening
“Convening was, and is, one of the most powerful, life-altering forces in the universe. [It] energizes communities and organizations to stir us to survive and envision what might be possible.”
Richard Lieder, Author of The Power Of Purpose
The early adapter rate is $99.99 through September 1.
Have Questions? Contact pneal@centerfpl.com.
VIEW THIS VIDEO ABOUT THE 2-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FROM CRAIG NEAL, ORIGINATOR OF THE ART OF CONVENING
To Be a Trusted Leader who Creates Positive Change in Uncertain Times, There is a 3-fold Path.
In the Self-Paced Leadership Course we explore how to connect, engage, and collaborate.
What is the AoC Self-Paced Leadership Course?
In this course, you will go step-by-step through the 9-chapter The Art of Convening book, a field guide to learn and experience how to create authentic engagement through meetings, gatherings and conversations, a core competency of purposeful leadership.
Where & When
The AoC Self-Paced course is a virtual, self-paced course. You can learn at your own pace.
Live Monthly Coaching Sessions With Originator Craig Neal
3rd Thursday of each month: 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
As you are progressing through the course, you may choose to join a live coaching session to bring questions, challenges, successes.
How much does it cost?
The early adapter rate is $99.99 through September 1, 2021: a 33% discount off of our regular rate of $149.99.
Additional Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is “Convening”?
Craig Neal, Originator and Lead Author of The Art of Convening book, believes Convening is different from facilitation. By definition, facilitation is “the process of making things easy or easier.” Conveners invite participants to co-create the highest possible outcome for a meeting or gathering.
This program offers exciting updates from life and professional experiences over the past 10 years since publication of the book in 2011, and 17 years since founding the Art of Convening trainings.
+ What will you gain?
GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY: Leadership is an inside game. Learn the foundations of great leadership.
DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE: You will gain a foundation in Convening principles & practices required to become a confident Convener, both virtually and in-person.
STRENGTHEN YOUR PRACTICE: You will have a clear understanding of how to apply the nine Aspects of the Convening Wheel as a practical pathway to design any engagement you lead.
INTEGRATE: You will have a greater awareness of how to integrate your inner journey in any relationship.
INFLUENCE: You will increase your capacity to step out into the world in a more powerful way to inspire maximum creativity and innovation. Build new “muscles” of listening, collaboration, leadership.
+ What is the structure?
The AoC Self-Paced Course contains 11 sessions that follow this order:
Session 1: Welcome and Introduction
Session 2: At the Heart of the Matter
Session 3: Clarifying Intent
Session 4: The Invitation
Session 5: Setting Context
Session 6: Creating the Container
Session 7: Hearing All the Voices
Session 8: The Arc of Recognition
Session 9: Essential Conversations
Session 10: Creation
Session 11: Commitment to Action
+ Who can attend?
Anyone who has a strong desire to transform any personal or professional engagement ... this is for YOU.
If you are a Graduate of any Art of Convening course or program, this program offers exciting updates from life and professional experiences over the past 10 years since publication of the book in 2011, and 17 years since founding the Art of Convening trainings.
All sessions incorporate the “9 Steps to Collaboration” of the Convening Wheel. These steps teach the art and science of putting your purpose into action, as you learn how to design inspirational, productive, and transformative meetings and conversations.
