“The Action Planning Workshop really energised a rather jaded group and produced a workable and accepted plan to raise morale in the department” – Ruth Foss, Facilitation Team, Axa Sun Life plc, Bristol. Who this course is forThis course is suitable for all those who want to be able to involve people more effectively in planning and implementing short to medium term projects together, including team leaders and project managers within organisations, those working collaboratively with partners and external stakeholders, youth and community workers and independent facilitators.Questions this course answers“How can I get all members of a group to participate in planning a project or event together, and build their commitment and responsibility so that they can successfully implement their plan?”This course introduces a structured, participatory process to enable the successful implementation of a group project or event.  The ToP Action Planning method uses the ToP Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods (presented in theToP Group Facilitation Methods course) to engage all members of a group effectively, and so it builds commitment and ownership at all stages. The method is suitable for planning short to medium-term projects, or completing projects that have stalled.What you will gainBy the end of the course you will have:understood the 8 stages of the Action Planning method, the role of each, and their flowunderstood where to use the method, and gained confidence in your ability to use it in your own situationconsolidated and developed your understanding of the basic Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methodsbuilt links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methodsLearning styleThe course presents the method in a practical and participatory way. The method is first demonstrated, using a scenario with which participants can identify without having to role-play. It is then analysed and discussed, and then elements of the method are practiced individually or in small groups. Finally, participants plan how they will apply the method in their own situations.What do participants say about this course?87% of AP participants rated this course 8/10 or higher. Comments from participants’ end-of-course evaluations included:gives you a structured and effective method for action planning, in a relaxed and enjoyable training environmentan interactive and fun way to involve everyone on your team in the planning processa very useful course for planning short-term projects or eventsrewarding and insightful, it will demonstrate to you how you can get things done – and it is a great experience and a great environmentbrilliant – the best training course I’ve ever been on