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workshops

WHY WORKSHOPS WORK WONDERS

Workshops empower people to produce ideas with media and methods that stimulate synergy. The net effects of constructive interaction are multifold - from friendlier relations to smarter plans and sustainable strategies.

HOW THEY WORK

Workshops can be done in many settings with groups of all sizes. Varied methods - like Open Space, World Cafes, Affinity Inquiries, Double-Loop Learning and more - can be blended to fit specific needs. Quick results and lasting gains are set in motion when workshops are linked with site works. Hands-on participation can range from fast upgrades to long-term campaigns. In workshops, we set the stage for organizing activities so everyone shines. Being open to each other's initiative grows community capacity as we find affinites and combine assets.
"Allen has extraordinary capacity to think and communicate on many levels. He motivates those around him with the importance he places on interdisciplinary collaboration. He is reflective and proactive, idealistic and pragmatic." Allan Cooper, Professor Emeritus, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo