Drive Breakthrough Performance In Your Organization
Learn the fundamentals to facilitate, enable and empower transformative change through our Foundation Learning Program.
The FLP is a requirement for any individuals or groups who want to:
undertake the CDS Action Learning Program option
use CDS in project work with their own clients or in their own organization
prepare themselves to become an accredited CDS Practitioner and join project delivery teams of the Challenge Dialogue System Network (CDS Network)
The Foundation Learning Program (FLP) provides learners with the fundamentals for utilizing CDS. It is designed to help participants understand the proven power and practice of the Challenge Dialogue System®(CDS) which can be applied in five different ways to drive breakthrough performance. The FLP uses one of these applications — the organization and operation of a challenge-focused, time-based Challenge Dialogue (CD) — as the focal point for introducing learners to the principles, processes, tools, and other specialized resources of CDS.
KEY BENEFITS
Operate with High Efficiency
Gain insights to help you solve the complex, multi-interest challenges you face with greater ease.
Be More
Agile
Move from idea to action earlier, using the frameworks and templates provided to set each project up for success.
Accomplish More in Less Time
Develop skills to better organize a three-hour meeting, a three week project, or a three month planning exercise.
Learn from Anywhere.
Weekly online webinars cover course material with other team members and homework can be tackled from anywhere, on your own time.
“Addressing complex challenges requires engagement of diverse minds. CDS provides the structure to do just that in a productive way that moves to action. The results are often astounding and can create breakthroughs in situations where the result of a more traditional approach would just be for people to agree to meet again.”
THE APPROACH
Both the Foundation and Action Learning Programs include:
9 self-learning modules you can work through in the comfort of your own home or office on your schedule
Access to Challenge Dialogue step guides, tools, templates, checklists, examples, and previous projects
Facilitated access to mentored, peer-to-peer learning and connecting support from other FLP/ALP Learners and CDS Practitioners
6 x 1.5-hour scheduled group videoconfences focused on: CDS context, preparing for a dialogue; launching a dialogue; and moving to action
4 hours of individual and customized mentoring over the course of your learning journey. Choose from one-on-one videoconferences, email exchanges, and/or task assignment feedback
Quarterly, moderated 1.5-hour check-ins with the broader CDS Network of practitioners and learners
Ongoing online access to updated, enhanced, or new CDS resources, news and opportunities
Invitation to be featured on our website as a practitioner once you become accredited
FAQ’S
What is the time commitment?
The estimated time to work through and absorb the learning materials is about 37 hours over 10 weeks - about 3.5 hours per week. This includes working through the modules, watching the webinars, participating in group videoconferences and completing the task assignments.
What is the cost?
$2,800 per learner. Group pricing for 3 or more is available. Payment are normally made in advance, however options are available to spread the payments over the learning period.
Is this done online?
Yes! All learning modules and pre-recorded webinars are available upon access to the program at any time. Each learning cohort has 6 scheduled videoconferences to meet, ask questions and talk through assignments.
What if I want to complete the ALP?
No problem! A FLP learner can decide to enroll in an ALP later. The price is the difference between the ALP and FLP.
How often do you offer the FLP?
FLPs are generally offered twice a year (spring and fall), and require a minimum of 10 learners to start.
What if I need help during the program?
The FLP includes 4 hours of individual mentoring with a CDS Practice Master, along with ongoing quarterly 1.5-hour videoconference Meet-Ups with members of the CDS Practitioners Network. Additional mentoring packages can also be purchased.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Book a call with one of our Practice Masters
“The Challenge Dialogue System Learning Program has given me understanding of a system for taking those complex problems I encounter as a public servant and creating pathways to meaningful engagement with stakeholders and citizens.”