Turning Talk into Action
This one-day workshop is designed to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to run group sessions, deliver training sessions, lead productive discussions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Who is this for
Community Organisation leaders • Team leaders • Volunteers and staff • Not-for-profit managers • Group facilitators • Chairpersons • Trainers • Anyone in community or not-for-profit settings who needs to facilitate groups effectively.
Connect with other not-for-profit and community leaders to enhance your ability to guide groups effectively and achieve meaningful outcomes.
What You’ll Gain
In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you’ll learn to:
1. Design effective community and not for profit group sessions
2. Develop a structured facilitation plan
3. Create an inclusive and safe environment for group discussions
4. Explore a variety of facilitation tools and methods
5. Identify and manage common group dynamics challenges,
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of facilitated sessions
Why Choose This Workshop?
Interactive & Practical: Engage in hands-on activities and real-world scenarios to build your skills.
Tailored for community settings: Learn techniques designed for the unique needs of community and not-for-profit settings.
Networking Opportunity: Connect with like-minded leaders and share insights with peers.
Affordable Access: Bring others in your team with our half-price offer for additional attendees
About the trainer
Sandy Thompson is a trusted facilitator, trainer and coach, with the Centre for Not-for-Profit Governance and Leadership (LEAD). With 30+ years alongside Aotearoa community and social-service organisations, she’s known for a calm, neutral style; inclusive practice; and plain-English guidance that turns discussion into clear decisions and next steps.
Sandy has designed and led hundreds of governance and leadership sessions, supporting boards, managers, volunteers, and new chairs to navigate complexity, balance voices, and agree fair, workable actions. She brings evidence-based methods and practical tools tailored to real NZ not-for-profit settings.
Details & registration
Venue: Fickling Convention Centre, Lynfield Room, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings
Date & time: Tuesday May 12 2026, 9.30am–4.30pm
Fee: $220 + GST (and half-price for additional people from the same organisation)
Includes: lunch and a practical toolkit (templates and checklists)