Technology of Participation

In our unique "Technology of Participation®" process, participants acquire practical skills for facilitation and training that focus on group participation and collaborative decision-making. All courses emphasize focusing the collective wisdom of the group to address workplace challenges. The methods produce authentic solutions that can lead to considerable results and significant change. Partners in Participation Associates use ToP methods as the foundation for all of its work in facilitation, consulting and community development.

• A structured approach that sparks individual creativity and recognizes and honors all contributions
• A way for teams to deal with large amounts of data in a short period of time
• A methodology that pools participant's contributions into larger and information rich patterns
• Tools and processes that enable teams to foster an emphasis on common ground and to deal effectively with diversity and avoid conflict and polarization
• A process that builds commitment by assuring effective action
• A world renowned approach that enables strong participation in large as well as small groups

ToP® is the registered trademark of the Institute of Cultural Affairs.