# Event Details - **Event Name**: ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, BarcelonaAbout this EventIntroducing the foundations of the ToP approach, two powerful techniques for structuring effective conversations and building group consensus – 2 days“Martin brings structure, fresh insights, and an inspiring, down-to-earth style that makes learning both practical and transformative. He’s passionate, approachable, and incredibly generous in sharing his knowledge. He’s also very interculturally savvy and empathetic. You’ll walk away with new tools, confidence, and inspiration to take your facilitation to the next level.” ” - Carla Franco, High-Performing Teams Facilitator, Madrid This course is scheduled in partnership with ICA:UK, the participation & development charity. It is scheduled for the end of the week in Sitges, to enable you to stay on to enjoy the weekend in this beautiful and historic resort town just down the coast from Barcelona.Who this course is forThe course is for all those who want to be able to engage people more effectively to build shared understanding and consensus, including team leaders and managers within organisations, those working with Boards, management teams, partnerships and external stakeholders, youth and community workers and independent facilitators. This course has no pre-requisite, but is the pre-requisite for Participatory Strategic Planning. It is recommended both to newcomers to facilitation, and to experienced facilitators who are new to our approach.Preparing for CPF certification? Meetings That Work, Group Facilitation Methods and Facilitating Client Collaboration together comprise the ICA Associates ToP Facilitation Essentials Program that has been endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators for those preparing to become an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF).IAF members enjoy a special 10% discount - see Exclusive Offers for IAF Members.Questions this course answers“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, bring out the wisdom of a group, encourage feedback between people, and reach shared awareness in meetings? How can I generate and weave together a diverse range of ideas, develop creative solutions and build a group consensus?”This course provides a structured introduction to the ToP Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods, which form the foundations of the ToP Action Planning method, Participatory Strategic Planning and other applications.What you will gainBy the end of the course, you willbe able to identify when and how to use the Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methodshave gained confidence in the use of these methodshave recognised and explored elements of participation, creativity, teamwork and actionhave built links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methodsThe Focused Conversation method provides a structured, four-level process for effective communication which ensures that everyone in a group has the opportunity to participate.The Consensus Workshop method is a five stage process thatenables a facilitator to draw out and weave together everybody’s wisdom into a clear and practical consensus.These methods have been featured in publications including:Brian Stanfield’s ‘Art of Focused Conversation: 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in the Workplace‘,Jo Nelson’s ‘The Art of Focused Conversation for Schools: Over 100 Ways to Guide Clear Thinking and Promote Learning‘, andBrian Stanfield’s ‘The Workshop Book: From Individual Creativity to Group Action’See also my own blog posts Four steps to a universal principle of facilitation and learning and Responding to changing situations and needs with ToP Consensus Workshop.Learning styleThe course presents the two methods in a practical and participatory way. Each method is first demonstrated, then analysed and discussed, and then practiced in supportive small groups with guided reflection & feedback. Finally, participants plan how they will apply each method in their own situations.What do participants say about this course?93% of GFM participants rated the course 8/10 or higher. Comments from participants’ end-of-course evaluations included:brilliant – a must-do if you want better, more effective meetingsprovides two practical, easy-to-use methods to discover deep insights from diverse groups – useful tools for any group, organisation or communitybenefits for experienced facilitator and novice alikeworth every penny – excellent content & great presentationWhat your fee includesYour fee includes a comprehensive facilitator's manual and one hour's free online coaching after the course. Also included are refreshments and lunches during the course, but not accommodation.For further detailsPlease contact me with any questions or for further details. For in-house and tailored training, see ToP facilitation training at your place – and free places for you! and please contact me.Transfers and Cancellations policyCourse cancellation – with 10 days’ notice. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel any course with no less than 10 working days’ notice, without liability for any consequential or indirect loss. In this case, we will let you know by email and refund your booking with no charge.Booking cancellation – with over 30 days’ notice. If you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, then we can refund your booking or transfer it to a future course less an administration charge of 10% of the course fee.Booking cancellation – with 30 days’ notice or less. Unless you let us know by email more than 30 days before your course, we regret that we cannot cancel your booking or transfer it to a future course. In this case the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. Also if for any reason you fail to attend a course that you have booked, the full fee for the course will remain payable and no refund will be made. We are, however, happy to transfer your booking to an alternative participant to attend the course that you have booked in your place. Please let us know as early as you can if you will be unable to attend, and if another delegate will attend instead.Full payment must be received more than 10 working days before a course to guarantee your place. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sitges/top-group-facilitation-methods-training-sitges-barcelona/100001644601991829 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, art, performances, entertainment, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 525, max: 1055, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Sitges - **state**: CT - **country**: Spain - **location**: Sitges - **lat**: 41.2365928 - **long**: 1.8058987 - **full address**: Sitges, Spain ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/84d588f93c85866207bac24fc95ebf1dcca7f602c4d36d16ac7359f9ca7c24ee-rimg-w1200-h675-dc8f928f-gmir.jpg?v=1759248151 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona being held? - **A:** ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Sitges, Spain. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona? - **A:** Ticket prices for ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona range from EUR 525 to EUR 1,055 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStandard rateEUR 1,055AvailableDiscountedEUR 795AvailableConcessionaryEUR 525Available - **Q**: Who is organizing ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona? - **A:** ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona is organized by Martin Gilbraith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sitges, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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