Dear Facilitators,
Here is an opportunity for you to practice your skills and contribute.
A local NGO needs two Malay speaking group process facilitators, aged 18 - 29 (single) and 25 - 45 (preferably married) respectively, to facilitate a session on "Health between Parents and Youths on Sex-related Issues".
Please respond directly to Anwar Hashim at daonlyanwar@gmail.com.
Good luck.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Fun with Graphics Facilitation Workshop
Are you tired of using powerpoint presentations?
When was the last time you sat down to draw?
Register for this workshp if you are keen to learn and master graphics facilitation!
Event: Fun with Graphics Facilitation Workshop
Date: 24 Jul 09 (Fri)
Time: 830am - 530pm
Venue: YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
Fee: S$250 (IAF Member) & S$350 (Non-IAF Member)
(register by 24 Jun 09)
Register on line @ http://www.fns.sg
When was the last time you sat down to draw?
Register for this workshp if you are keen to learn and master graphics facilitation!
Event: Fun with Graphics Facilitation Workshop
Date: 24 Jul 09 (Fri)
Time: 830am - 530pm
Venue: YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
Fee: S$250 (IAF Member) & S$350 (Non-IAF Member)
(register by 24 Jun 09)
Register on line @ http://www.fns.sg
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Publication on Facilitation
Group Facilitation: A Research and Applications Journal is a multi-disciplinary publication focused on the art and science of group facilitation published by the International Association of Facilitators (http://www.iaf-world.org). The aim of the journal is to advance our knowledge of group facilitation and its implications for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.
Group Facilitation features articles from diverse perspectives, including organizational learning and development, group and system dynamics, collaborative technology, negotiation, mediation, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, cross-cultural contexts, and education. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, facilitator roles within the group, interventions for conflict management, descriptions of specific facilitation methods, approaches to facilitating specific tasks such as idea generation or priority setting, using computer technology to support facilitation, increasing participation in organizations, exploring the underlying values, beliefs and models of facilitation, and applying facilitation skills and concepts to various settings.
The journal, while practitioner focused, is academically robust. A variety of methods are appropriate, such as case studies, ethnographic studies, and survey or laboratory research. Book reviews are featured regularly. The primary consideration for publication is the ability of the article to inform the practitioner and stimulate the researcher.
In publication since 1999, we invite you to look over our previous issues:
http://iaf-world.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3498
Information for authors:
http://www.albany.edu/cpr/gf/gfj/
Group Facilitation features articles from diverse perspectives, including organizational learning and development, group and system dynamics, collaborative technology, negotiation, mediation, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, cross-cultural contexts, and education. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, facilitator roles within the group, interventions for conflict management, descriptions of specific facilitation methods, approaches to facilitating specific tasks such as idea generation or priority setting, using computer technology to support facilitation, increasing participation in organizations, exploring the underlying values, beliefs and models of facilitation, and applying facilitation skills and concepts to various settings.
The journal, while practitioner focused, is academically robust. A variety of methods are appropriate, such as case studies, ethnographic studies, and survey or laboratory research. Book reviews are featured regularly. The primary consideration for publication is the ability of the article to inform the practitioner and stimulate the researcher.
In publication since 1999, we invite you to look over our previous issues:
http://iaf-world.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3498
Information for authors:
http://www.albany.edu/cpr/gf/gfj/
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
29th Singapore Facilitators' Forum - Appreciative Inquiry Perspectives
Date: 16 May 09, Saturday
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Place: Focus Conference Room, #15-08, Sim Lim TOWERS, 10 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208787 (This is NOT Sim Lim Square!)
For directions, please checkout the map of the venue: http://sg.pagenation.com/sin/Sim%20Lim%20Tower_103.8545_1.3037.map
Rates
(Normal registration ends 1 week before forum date)
Full-time tertiary students S$5.00
Others : S$10
Rates
(After Registration Deadline)
Full-time tertiary students : S$15
Others : S$15
Fee is payable at the door.
Once registered, the forum fee would be payable regardless of actual attendance due to our venue booking & catering commitment.
Cancellation or withdrawal is not permitted. We welcome replacement.
Agenda
8:30 am - Arrivals & Registration
9:00 am - Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Part I
10:30 am - Tea Break & Networking
11:00 am - Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Part II
12:30 pm - Special Announcements
12:40 pm - Closing Circle
1:00pm - End of Session
About the Session
Appreciative Inquiry is based on using a positive frame to view the past, present and look forward to the future. Originally conceived by Cooperrider and Srivasta, the approach uses one-to-one interviews as the basis of intervening and assisting groups in their change process. In this modification, the principles of AI are used to assist in a review of life and/ or work - using a team approach. It has been found that discussing issues in teams or table groups brings a different dynamism to the process.
Participants will be invited to experience the process and provide feedback on how this approach may be useful to them in their work with groups and organizations.
Participants Will Learn
The used of Appreciative Inquiry in a review process – looking at success, challenges and hopes for the future
The Facilitator
Patricia Rita Nunis has close to 30 years of experience in community work, and training and education. With a background in Sociology and Organisational Development. Patricia has over 10 years in community / rehabilitation services with the MRCS-UNHCR and Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd, a non-governmental agency working with girls and women.
Her corporate experience has been in banking and private healthcare where she led the Training & Development function for over 8 years. In the past 8 years, Patricia has built up a training and consultancy practice that focuses on developing positive life perspectives, work ethic and leadership capabilities in individuals and teams. Patricia believes developing individuals who are empowered to authentically practice their beliefs, principles and values will lead to strong organisations and communities.
Patricia is also a Certified NLP Practitioner and Life Coach and a Certified Professional Facilitator (International Association of Facilitators).
Register at http://www.fns.sg
If you are unable to register on-line (for genuine cases of technical challenges encountered at website) or you got any enquires, please email our Forum Administrator - Ms. Emily Ng at emilyng_fns@yahoo.com.sg for assistance.
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Place: Focus Conference Room, #15-08, Sim Lim TOWERS, 10 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208787 (This is NOT Sim Lim Square!)
For directions, please checkout the map of the venue: http://sg.pagenation.com/sin/Sim%20Lim%20Tower_103.8545_1.3037.map
Rates
(Normal registration ends 1 week before forum date)
Full-time tertiary students S$5.00
Others : S$10
Rates
(After Registration Deadline)
Full-time tertiary students : S$15
Others : S$15
Fee is payable at the door.
Once registered, the forum fee would be payable regardless of actual attendance due to our venue booking & catering commitment.
Cancellation or withdrawal is not permitted. We welcome replacement.
Agenda
8:30 am - Arrivals & Registration
9:00 am - Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Part I
10:30 am - Tea Break & Networking
11:00 am - Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Part II
12:30 pm - Special Announcements
12:40 pm - Closing Circle
1:00pm - End of Session
About the Session
Appreciative Inquiry is based on using a positive frame to view the past, present and look forward to the future. Originally conceived by Cooperrider and Srivasta, the approach uses one-to-one interviews as the basis of intervening and assisting groups in their change process. In this modification, the principles of AI are used to assist in a review of life and/ or work - using a team approach. It has been found that discussing issues in teams or table groups brings a different dynamism to the process.
Participants will be invited to experience the process and provide feedback on how this approach may be useful to them in their work with groups and organizations.
Participants Will Learn
The used of Appreciative Inquiry in a review process – looking at success, challenges and hopes for the future
The Facilitator
Patricia Rita Nunis has close to 30 years of experience in community work, and training and education. With a background in Sociology and Organisational Development. Patricia has over 10 years in community / rehabilitation services with the MRCS-UNHCR and Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd, a non-governmental agency working with girls and women.
Her corporate experience has been in banking and private healthcare where she led the Training & Development function for over 8 years. In the past 8 years, Patricia has built up a training and consultancy practice that focuses on developing positive life perspectives, work ethic and leadership capabilities in individuals and teams. Patricia believes developing individuals who are empowered to authentically practice their beliefs, principles and values will lead to strong organisations and communities.
Patricia is also a Certified NLP Practitioner and Life Coach and a Certified Professional Facilitator (International Association of Facilitators).
Register at http://www.fns.sg
If you are unable to register on-line (for genuine cases of technical challenges encountered at website) or you got any enquires, please email our Forum Administrator - Ms. Emily Ng at emilyng_fns@yahoo.com.sg for assistance.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Forecast of Network Gathering
Here is a preview of the forthcoming forums:
16/05/09 29th FNS Forum : Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Facilitator : Pat Nunis, CPF
11/07/09 30th FNS Forum : Facilitative Parenting Facilitator : Melody
12/09/09 31st FNS Forum : Complements to Facilitation :Group Coaching Skills Facilitator : Denise Wright
21/11/09 32nd FNS Forum : DISC and Facilitation Facilitator : Che Yanez
Look Forward to see you all there soon!!!
16/05/09 29th FNS Forum : Appreciative Inquiry Perspective Facilitator : Pat Nunis, CPF
11/07/09 30th FNS Forum : Facilitative Parenting Facilitator : Melody
12/09/09 31st FNS Forum : Complements to Facilitation :Group Coaching Skills Facilitator : Denise Wright
21/11/09 32nd FNS Forum : DISC and Facilitation Facilitator : Che Yanez
Look Forward to see you all there soon!!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
University of London MSc and Post Graduate Diploma Organisational Psychology Course
Do you need to build and maintain a base of professional knowledge in management and organizational systems?
Do you need a good grounding on organisational behaviour so that you can perform your role as a facilitator or consultant better?
Are you interested in social and psychological processes operating in organizations, and how these processes relate to organizational systems and structures?
Then consider the University of London MSc and Post Graduate Diploma Organisational Psychology course by distance learning.
Available in Singapore on a self study basis and guided by extensive high quality and purpose-written study materials by professors from the university, it is a least cost way to secure a prestigious qualification from the university at your own flexible timing right from the comforts of your home.
Many professionals need to update knowledge by focusing on particular subjects. As a result, some modules are also available on a stand-alone basis and on successful completion of each module you will receive a University of London certificate.
This is a modular self-study programme directly from the University of London but FNS will facilitate:
Connection with previous graduates of the course
Sharing & discussions before submitting assignments
Sharing additional research materials
Making meaning to practical situations encountered at work
Meeting with OB/OD/HRD practitioners
Building up a local pool of well qualified Organisational Behavioural practitioners in Singapore
Email: admin@fns.sg for details of the course.
Do you need a good grounding on organisational behaviour so that you can perform your role as a facilitator or consultant better?
Are you interested in social and psychological processes operating in organizations, and how these processes relate to organizational systems and structures?
Then consider the University of London MSc and Post Graduate Diploma Organisational Psychology course by distance learning.
Available in Singapore on a self study basis and guided by extensive high quality and purpose-written study materials by professors from the university, it is a least cost way to secure a prestigious qualification from the university at your own flexible timing right from the comforts of your home.
Many professionals need to update knowledge by focusing on particular subjects. As a result, some modules are also available on a stand-alone basis and on successful completion of each module you will receive a University of London certificate.
This is a modular self-study programme directly from the University of London but FNS will facilitate:
Connection with previous graduates of the course
Sharing & discussions before submitting assignments
Sharing additional research materials
Making meaning to practical situations encountered at work
Meeting with OB/OD/HRD practitioners
Building up a local pool of well qualified Organisational Behavioural practitioners in Singapore
Email: admin@fns.sg for details of the course.
Open Space Technology and World Cafe Workshop
When: 24 April 2009 Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Workshop Content:
Open Space Technology (OST)
What is Open Space Technology
FourPrinciples & One Law of OST
Roles in OST / When to use OST / When NOT to use OST
Theme Selection / Sending invitations
Opening the Space / Agenda Creation / Opening the Market Place
Capturing the Information / The News Gallery
Converging the Ideas / Action Planning
Success stories from OST / The Asian Experience
ClosingCircle & Feedback
The World Café (TWC)
What is The World Cafe
The World Cafe Journey
Questions underlying the World Cafe
Seven Principles of The World Cafe
When to use TWC / When not to use TWC
Success stories from TWC / The Asian Experience
ClosingCircle & Feedback
Register on line at: http://www.fns.sg
Workshop Content:
Open Space Technology (OST)
What is Open Space Technology
FourPrinciples & One Law of OST
Roles in OST / When to use OST / When NOT to use OST
Theme Selection / Sending invitations
Opening the Space / Agenda Creation / Opening the Market Place
Capturing the Information / The News Gallery
Converging the Ideas / Action Planning
Success stories from OST / The Asian Experience
ClosingCircle & Feedback
The World Café (TWC)
What is The World Cafe
The World Cafe Journey
Questions underlying the World Cafe
Seven Principles of The World Cafe
When to use TWC / When not to use TWC
Success stories from TWC / The Asian Experience
ClosingCircle & Feedback
Register on line at: http://www.fns.sg
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