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Center for Purposeful Leadership

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Purpose in Action

Center for Purposeful Leadership
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Welcome to the CPL blog where we bring leading-edge thinking and stories of purpose in action. You can count on learnings and brilliance gleaned from our work with Purposeful Leaders around the globe. As authors of The Art of Convening™, we explore how convening brings your purpose alive.

October 18, 2012

A Community of Pioneers creating a Global Renaissance

October 18, 2012/ Patricia Neal
Photo Credit: Craig Neal

Photo Credit: Craig Neal


The AoC Grad community is a worldwide web of individuals and organizations actively creating a global renaissance of thought, heart and behavior.


NEW Certification Training Program November 8-11 -- 3-1/2 Day Residential Training + Virtual Convening Training via Cohort Calls

This new Training is a direct result of years of conversations with AoC grads seeking an in-person practicum that brings together all the accumulated learnings from the 45 Core and Advanced Trainings. Craig will be assisted by 2 or more Advanced Grads. 10% discount for AoC Graduates

Guided by Craig Neal, originator of 'The Art of Convening'


The Certification at a Glance

Thursday-Sunday 3-1/2 day Residential Training Program, Virtual Training Cohort Calls:

  • Thursday 5:00 pm to Sunday 3:00 pm
  • Pre-Training Orientation Call
  • Two 1:1 Coaching Calls with Craig Neal
  • Four 90-minute Maestro Conference calls
  • Experience a highly interactive and dynamic learning environment in-person, andvirtually utilizing innovative MaestroConference technology
  • Session Audio Recordings
  • Pre- and Post- Assessments
  • Private Online Learning Platform
  • Eco e-learning workbook
  • Certificate as an AoC Certified Convener
  • Limited to 20 Participants
  • All graduates will be listed on Heartland's website as resource providers and catalysts for transformation (if you choose)
  • International Coaching Federation CCEUs (applied for)   
  • Course Book:The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig and Patricia Neal, with Cynthia Wold (book included in cost of training)

Format & Benefits

  • Be part of an intimate in-person and virtual learning Cohort format- limited to 20 participants.
  • Thoroughly review and embody the theory, principles, and practices in the The Art of Convening book as the primary text for the Training.
  • This is a Practicum with emphasis on sharing actual case studies from your life and work environment. Your progress will be supported personally and online.
  • Maximize personal and professional relevance by advancing interpersonal skills.
  • Learn direct application to your work and life via course readings, focused journaling and reflection time, case studies, and exposure to guest graduate Conveners.
  • Receive sample Workshop Templates.
  • Belong to an engaged and inspired graduate community of intentional leaders.
  • Utilize the Convening Wheel, beginning At the Heart of the Matter, all the way to Commitment to Action: discover and learn each Aspect with relevant Convening Principles, while also collectively exploring the distinct Challenges of successfully applying the AoC in professional and personal situations.

Schedule & Cost: learn more here


CERTIFICATION TRAINING:

Residential Training: November 8-11

Location: Riverwood Inn and Conference Center, Otsego, MN 

Virtual Training Cohort Calls:

  •  Pre-Training Orientation        
  •  Two 1:1 Coaching Calls with Craig   
  •  Four 90-minute Cohort Calls via MaestroConference

10% discount for AoC Graduates of any course

Investment

Thursday: reception and dinner

Friday: 3 meals and break snacks

Saturday: 3 meals and break snacks

Sunday: brunch

all course materials, The Art of Convening book

 Rate:

  •  $2495 double occupancy
  •  $2695 single room   

A $750 deposit holds your place and rate

Payment plans and limited Scholarships available: contact registration@heartlandcircle.com

learn more here


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