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Certified ToP Facilitator
Why have this qualification? In short, it:
- Provides people in facilitative leadership roles with an internationally recognised certification based on assessment of their competence in applying ToP methods and understandings.
- Provides employers and clients with evidence of a high level of competence.
Delivered by the
Global Institute for Facilitative Leadership
A Registered Training Organisation
National Provider 52360
www.ToP-GIFL.com
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Internationally recognised certification of competence
Assessment and certification...The ToP certification process is about being certified for a level of competency in facilitation
using ToP methods and understandings, as distinct from being certified for competency in facilitation more generally (such as the Certified Professional Facilitator or CPF assessment process offered by the International Association of Facilitators).
Assessment is based on evidence gained from variety of potential sources, including:
using ToP methods and understandings, as distinct from being certified for competency in facilitation more generally (such as the Certified Professional Facilitator or CPF assessment process offered by the International Association of Facilitators).
Assessment is based on evidence gained from variety of potential sources, including:
Portfolio evidence provided by the candidate, documenting
on-the-job application
Observation by ToP trainers during training, including practice and feedback sessions
Feedback or recommendation from a mentor and/or clients or referees
Direct observation by assessors in a real-life situation or role-play
Candidates assessed as competent are recognised as Certified ToP Facilitator (CToPF).
Underpinning Values
Criteria and standards...Clear
Communicating to candidates and to others what it takes to be certified
in terms of scope and standards
in terms of scope and standards
Demanding
Requiring a high level of competency from the ToP practitioner and indicating to others a high quality of practice from those who are certified
Reasonable
Arising directly from the ToP Facilitative Leadership Program training and actual ToP practice of the candidate
The process is...
Accessible
Easy to understand, participate in, and administer, without imposing prohibitive costs
Equitable
Consistent, while accommodating personal circumstances, guarding
against personal biases, comparable with ToP certification in other parts
of the world
against personal biases, comparable with ToP certification in other parts
of the world
Positively biased
Actively seeking multiple evidence sources and triangulating these for indicators that demonstrate required competencies
Comprehensive
Testing performance against a wide range of what is expected from a
highly competent ToP facilitation practitioner
highly competent ToP facilitation practitioner
ToP competency criteria and standards...
Suitability for ToP certification is assessed against ToP competency criteria and standards which are comparable with those used in other parts of the world.1
Use ToP Methods effectively.
Includes both designing
& leading
Includes both designing
& leading
Conduct effective Focused Conversations
Conduct productive Consensus Workshops
Facilitate ToP Strategic Planning
Guide Action Planning
Demonstrate varied applications of ToP Methods
Demonstrate comprehension of Underlying Dynamics
Conduct productive Consensus Workshops
Facilitate ToP Strategic Planning
Guide Action Planning
Demonstrate varied applications of ToP Methods
Demonstrate comprehension of Underlying Dynamics
2
Create a
participatory environment
participatory environment
Communicate effectively
Create positive atmosphere
Resolve group conflicts
Implement plans effectively
Create positive atmosphere
Resolve group conflicts
Implement plans effectively
3
Evoke the creativity
of the group
of the group
Understand learning needs
Apply appropriate approaches
Elicit group creativity
Utilise space and time
Apply appropriate approaches
Elicit group creativity
Utilise space and time
4
Orchestrate quality events
Manage overall process
Ensure dynamic process
Adapt to group needs
Work effectively with a team
Ensure dynamic process
Adapt to group needs
Work effectively with a team
5
Manage positive
client relationships
client relationships
Understand client needs
Create appropriate designs
Communicate client needs
Manage projects effectively
Create appropriate designs
Communicate client needs
Manage projects effectively
6
Model positive
Facilitative Leadership
Facilitative Leadership
Evoke depth and substance to illuminate group potential
Care for group journey
Practice self-assessment and self-awareness
Act with integrity
Model neutrality
Care for group journey
Practice self-assessment and self-awareness
Act with integrity
Model neutrality
7
Produce effective results
Apply appropriate methods
Clearly document results
Develop authentic consensus
Prepare for solid implementation
Clearly document results
Develop authentic consensus
Prepare for solid implementation
Criteria are summarised here. More detailed criteria apply, with explicit indicators and standards.
Prospective candidates need to refer to the current guide to the ToP Certification Process (Australasia).
Prospective candidates need to refer to the current guide to the ToP Certification Process (Australasia).