“ToP Facilitation Training gave me the confidence to facilitate a variety of discussions in an unbiased and structured fashion. Acquiring these skills has had a lasting impact in how I facilitate conversations in my urban community planning profession, specifically public engagement & visioning efforts. I highly recommend it.”
José Colón, AICP, CZO
José Colón, AICP, CZO
In-house ToP® Facilitation Methods (TFM) course for groups of 10 or more. Schedule a customized,
two-day, in-person course for your internal team; consider including key partners or collaborators, too.
Master 3 foundational facilitation methods: Focused Conversation, Consensus Workshop & Action Planning Process
Contact Kathleen: 828-231-5565 or [email protected]
Asheville, NC In-Person ToP® Trainings offered by Vital Clarity colleagues:
ToP® Facilitation Methods (TFM) Another TFM in Asheville on Nov. 5-6, 2025
2026 dates coming soon!!
*1st-time in Asheville: Mastering the Technology of Participation (MToP)* begins March 2026!
MToP is a yearlong, in-depth facilitation cohort learning program designed to delve into the foundational Technology of Participation (ToP®) framework. Through on-your-feet practice, mentor coaching, and a strong learning community, participants deepen facilitation skills, build confidence and presence while strengthening their capacity to guide transformative facilitation sessions.
Contact Stephanie Ahles (612-387-0782; [email protected]) for more information about this unique facilitation journey.
For online facilitation courses, contact Stephanie Ahles: 612-387-0782 or [email protected]
Or: Click here for courses offered around the country using the Institute of Cultural Affairs' website listings.
Or: Click here for courses offered around the country using the Institute of Cultural Affairs' website listings.
Testimonials from ToP® graduates
"The most comprehensive, informative and applicable facilitation training I have ever taken."
"Practical skills all (public) leaders should learn! I wish I had taken this years ago!"
"Beyond helpful & insightful – unexpected in all the best ways!"
"As an experienced facilitator, I was surprised and delighted that I learned so much in this course.
Excellent for beginners and experienced group leaders."
"A great set of concrete steps and methods to facilitate specific outcomes and plans."
"Absolutely essential for any leader, manager, or OD professional who is interested in helping business transform."
"The most comprehensive, informative and applicable facilitation training I have ever taken."
"Practical skills all (public) leaders should learn! I wish I had taken this years ago!"
"Beyond helpful & insightful – unexpected in all the best ways!"
"As an experienced facilitator, I was surprised and delighted that I learned so much in this course.
Excellent for beginners and experienced group leaders."
"A great set of concrete steps and methods to facilitate specific outcomes and plans."
"Absolutely essential for any leader, manager, or OD professional who is interested in helping business transform."