Join Us To Advance Your Facilitation Skills! MISSION | GOALS | OFFICERS | PROGRAMS | MEMBERSHIP SPONSORSHIP | AWARDS | RELATED LINKS Catapult Effectiveness & Capture Creativity with Strategic Planning Kimberly Douglas, Firefly Facilitation Friday, November 14, 2008, 9:00am-12:00 Noon Location: Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria Kimberly Douglas, SPHR, is President of FireFly Facilitation, a firm specializing in the design and facilitation of high-impact initiatives - from leadership team effectiveness and conflict resolution to business planning and board retreats. Kimberly has facilitated results for over 15 years in a broad cross-section of industries and organizations, including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Home Depot, SunTrust Bank, and the U.S. Marine Corps. This interactive presentation will include: Strategic Planning Metaphor for Mission, Vision, and Values Statements, Force Field Analysis, Strategic Priorities and much more. International Association of Facilitator Competencies that will be addressed in this program: B) Plan Appropriate Group Processes C) Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment D) Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes E) Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge (CLICK HERE to review all of Core Competencies for IAF Facilitator Certification.) REGISTER NOW SEAF Members--Free     Non-Members--$25 *Members: please register online to help us ensure an accurate count. FACILITATION OPPORTUNITY--Volunteer Needed Monday, November 10th from 5:30-6:30pm Location: Knollwood Elementary School 3039 Santa Monica Drive Decatur, GA Contact: Mattice Haynes matticeh@gmail.com For detailed info: Focus Group Invitation Focus Group Instructions and Script 2007 Conference Speaker Presentations--Now Available 2007 Conference Photos 2007 Award Winners Announced Job Opportunity: Professional Contract Trainer Positions Available Post Date 9/22/08 (Note: The SEAF Board discussed whether this opportunity should be posted, since it is a training opportunity and not specifically a facilitation job. IAF is very clear about the difference between facilitation and training: a facilitator controls the process and is neutral about the content, whereas a trainer controls the process and content. After much discussion we decided to post this - because 1) the skills are extremely complementary and if you do not facilitate as a trainer, you are not as competent as you could be, and 2) jobs are jobs, and if this would help someone we want to share it. As we move forward with our new website (should be up and running in December) perhaps we can add more job listings there in the future. Here's the posting: Description: Excellent opportunity for professional trainers - apply your knowledge of the telecommunication industry and your professional trainer skills to facilitate instructor led training for a major telecommunication firm. Multiple positions are available. Competitive market rate of $650 per day + travel expenses paid. Up to 100% travel within the U.S. is required - home location will be considered in overall travel / training schedule. Trainers need to be available full-time for the duration of the project; however, a few prior commitment dates are allowed and need to be communicated before project starts (i.e., trainers need to be available for 90% or more of the entire project duration). Majority of classes will be delivered Monday thru Friday. A few sessions will be conducted Tuesday -Saturday. Hurry! Positions are being filled quickly. Project Duration: October 13 - November 22,, 2008. Mandatory train-the-trainer session for final candidate selection: October 14 - 17, 2008 in Phoenix. Time: Training fulltime during the project duration Content: telecommunication product knowledge and some sales skills Course length: 4 hours for each session (2 sessions taught each day to make a full day) Location: United States - concentration in Western, Southwestern and Midwest states Compensation: $650 per day + travel expenses If you or a colleague you know are interested: Please send resume and 2 references (include contact information) and any questions to chris@iansiti.com Resumes will be reviewed and candidates notified by October 2nd IANSITI Performance Group, Inc. A. SEAF Mission SEAF promotes excellence in facilitation through education, networking, and professional development. B. SEAF Vision SEAF is the premier source in the region for developing facilitation skills which organizations recognize as critical for achieving successful results. C. Goals A. Value to the Community Increase the awareness of the value of facilitation for effective decision-making. B. Networking Provide an atmosphere for the sharing of ideas and opportunities with peers in the facilitation profession. C. Member Development Provide development opportunities for our members. D. Membership Maximize membership growth, retention and involvement. E. Organization Maintain sufficient organizational and financial resources to support programs. D. Programs The Southeast Association of Facilitators meets the second Friday of every other month, from 9 AM to Noon. Some exceptions may occur, based on the program. Meetings are designed to include: Facilitated Presentation - An interactive speaker providing key tools and techniques for facilitators. Facilitated Engagement - An opportunity to learn from one another and share best practices focused on the topic. Facilitators are encouraged to come with information to share related to the topic. Networking - A time to meet and network with others in the profession. Cost of half-day meetings: Members - Free for the half-day meetings Non-members - $25 Note: Some meetings may be scheduled for a full day and the fee will be structured accordingly. 2008 Program Schedule When IAF Competency Supported Topic & Facilitator Location January 11, 2008 Plan Appropriate Group Processes Create & Sustain a Participatory Environment Guide Group to Appropropriate & Useful Outcomes "Innovating Facilition Techniques: What's Your Innovation Style" Peggy Hutcheson, Ph.D. click here for details TBD March 14, 2008   "The Power of Engagement-Strategies for Engaging Groups" Michael Wilkinson View the session handout Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria   IAF North America 2008 Conference April 10-12, Atlanta, GA (Click here for details) May 9, 2008 Create Collaborative Client Relationships Plan Appropriate Group Processes Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge   How to Create and Make Great Virtual Meetings: Secrets to Harnessing the Power of Web Conferencing Henry Liebling Doubletree Guest Suites Atlanta Galleria July 11, 2008     "Working with Your Sponsor" Janet Danforth and Bob Moir Presentation Files Presentation Cover Page Working with Meeting Sponsors Questions for Meeting Sponsors Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria September 19, 2008 (new date)     Joint Meeting with OCA (Organization Change Alliance) www.organizationchange.org Presentation Files OCA Presentation Slide Show Atlanta Community Food Bank www.acfb.org   November 14, 2008   Plan Appropriate Group Processes Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge Catapult Effectiveness & Capture Creativity with Strategic Planning Kimberly Douglas, Firefly Facilitation Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria   2007 Program Schedule When IAF Competency Supported Topic & Facilitator Location January 12, 2007 Evoke group creativity Guide the group to consensus and desired outcomes Prepare time and space to support group process Brainstorming Thrills for Structured People (Facilitator competencies with a creative twist) Harry Vardis Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285 IAF North America 2007 Conference March 8-10, Portland, OR (Click here for details) March 12, 2007 Create collaborative client partnerships Plan appropriate group processes Create a participatory environment and evoke group creativity Neuro-Linguistic Programming and The Magic of Metaphors Carol Sherriff & Simon Wilson. Click Here For Details Presentation Files Designing Events to Suit all Communication Preferences Windsor Booking Form Windsor Course Advert USD Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285 The Facilitation Academy April 23-25, 2007, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by IAF (Click here for details) May 11, 2007 Design and customize applications to meet client needs Honor and recognize diversity Guide the group with clear methods and processes Guide the group to consensus and desired outcomes Decision Making Tools; When and how to use them. Susan Peryam Click here for details. Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285 July 13, 2007 Analyze organizational environment Create appropriate designs Cultivate cultural awareness & sensitivity Understand dynamics of change Assessing Organizational Culture Ken Koves Click here for details Presentation Files Assessing Organization Culture (Powerpoint) Assessing Organization Culture (Excel) Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285 Annual Conference September 20-21, 2007 All IAF Competencies 2007 Annual Conference Get FIT for Success 2007 Conference Presentations Holiday Inn Conference Center - Decatur, GA 130 Clairemont Ave November 9, 2007 9:00am-4:00pm Plan Appropriate Group Processes Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment Model Positive professional Attitude A.M. - Dysfunctional Facilitation George Smith & Dr. Eileen Dowse P.M. - Emotional Intelligence Dr. Eileen Dowse Click here for details Crowne Plaza Ravinia (Perimeter) 4355 Ashford Dunwoody 2006 Program Schedule When IAF Competency Supported Topic & Facilitator Location January 13, 2006 Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment How to Get the Most Out of Remote Meetings AmeriSuites Galleria March 10, 2006 Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge Leadership through Facilitation AmeriSuites Galleria May 12, 2006 Plan Appropriate Group Processes Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes Create Organizational Alignment and Solve Problems with Pull Thinking Ken Meyer & Jeff Lebow Alignment at Work, LLC AmeriSuites Galleria July 14, 2006 Guide group to appropriate and useful outcomes Create and sustain a participatory environment Seven Levels of Thinking to Create Seven Levels of Change in Organizations Frank Luton & Konny Light AmeriSuites Galleria September 14-15 Annual Conference 2006 Annual Deep SEAFacilitation Conference 2006 Conference Presentations Holiday Inn Select Perimeter/Dunwoody November 10, 2006 Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes Facilitating Dynamic Teams: A model for diagnosis and intervention Ingrid Bens AmeriSuites Galleria E. Membership Membership is open to all persons interested in supporting the mission and programs of the organization. This is a Year-To-Date membership, based on date of payment received. The cost of the annual membership is $100. Benefits of membership include: Free attendance at half-day programs Reduced registration fee for the Annual Conference Preparation assistance for IAF certifications Reduced IAF membership fee Inclusion on all SEAF mailings To join SEAF please click here, or to simply renew your membership click here. If you are already a member and wish to update your profile, please click here. To simply join our email list, please click here. Please click here to request additional membership information. SEAF Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Gold Level- $450 Large hyperlinked logo on SEAF website Six guest passes per year One “SEAF Meeting Spotlight” each year (Marketing VP highlights your business or a special event you would like to promote to the membership for two minutes) One transferable membership Name on all meeting announcements Opportunity to sell facilitation related products and services at meetings and on SEAF website (no fee) Silver Level-$325 Medium size hyperlinked logo on website Four guest passes per year One nontransferable membership Name on all meeting announcements Opportunity to sell facilitation related products and services at meetings and on SEAF website (no fee) Friend of SEAF Level: $200 Small hyperlinked logo on SEAF website 2 guest passes per year One nontransferable membership Name on meeting announcements Other ways to support SEAF “Host a Meeting” by contributing $100 toward the facility or the refreshments. Benefits include: Logo/name on website for one month Name on meeting announcement 1 minute promotion at meeting SEAF Sponsorship Contact: MG Finch V.P. Marketing mfinch@bellsouth.net

Gold Sponsors: For Facilitation Training & Finding a Facilitator Silver Sponsors: Coaching and training that makes you say "WOW" Selling more in less time Bronze Sponsors: Taking Your Meetings to New Heights Friends of SEAF: Related Links