At the end of February Symphonia will be hosting our very popular 2-day workshop based on Peter Block’s book “Community: The Structure of belonging”. This is an opportunity to learn the art of community building whilst experiencing what it means to be in community with a diverse group of people from across South Africa.

I have personally attended some of these workshops, and they are not to be missed.

This is an experience not to be missed by anyone wanting to learn practical ways to reenergize the quality of life in the workplace and strengthen the fabric of our communities. By identifying essential questions and actions, we can all transform the places we live, work, and play into authentic, effective communities filled with possibility, generosity, accountability and deep engagement.

If you are a business leader or community builder keen to develop your community building skills, then please don’t miss this workshop. The next opportunity to attend this workshop will only be early 2012.

Dates are below, and you can speak directly to Johleen on 021 913 3507 or email johleen@symphonia.net for bookings or questions.

CAPE TOWN
Thurs, 24 and Fri, 25 February 2011

JOHANNESBURG
Dates: Mon, 28 February, Tues, 1 March 2011

DURBAN
Dates: Mon, 28, Tues, 29 March 2011

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Flawless Consulting workshop with Peter Block and Symphonia Leadership Development

“Flawless Consulting” is often called ‘The Consultant’s Bible’. It is the ultimate guide to getting your expertise used, whether you are an internal or external consultant!   Being a true consultant doesn’t just happen, anymore than quality just happens.  It has to be learned. Quality consulting means partnering equally with line management and clients.  Valuing the relationship between consultant and client and defining how to manage that relationship is where Flawless Consulting has found its niche!

“Block has distilled years of experience into a wise, down-to-earth, and eminently practical guide to excellence in consulting. If you are new to the practice, Flawless Consulting will chop years off your learning cycle. And even if you’re an old pro, Block’s insights will elevate you to new levels of effectiveness. Flawless Consulting is not simply about becoming a better consultant; it is about using consulting as a path toward becoming a better person.” (Barry Oshry, president, Power & Systems, Inc., author of Seeing Systems and Leading Systems)

Who should attend?

This is for anyone who does consulting, even if you don’t call yourself a ‘consultant’.  You are consulting any time you are trying to change or improve a situation but have no direct control over the implementation.  Don’t miss this opportunity to build consulting capability within your organisation and within South Africa.    This is a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the guide and mentor of tens of thousands of consultants around the world.

Workshop dates and venues:

Johannesburg
Date:   Thursday, 4th March
Time:    09:00 – 12:00
(Registration: 08h30)
Venue:  Isisango, Midrand
Cost:   R350.00 vat excl

Cape Town
Date:   Friday, 5th March
Time:    09:00 – 12:00
(Registration: 08h30)
Venue:  Schoenstatt Training Centre, Constantia
Cost:   R350.00 vat excl

Community Building workshop with Peter Block and Symphonia for South Africa

This workshop is about the nature of real transformation and what kind of leadership is required to achieve it.

Transformation is a shift in the nature of things. It promises a culture of chosen accountability, authentic commitment, and stronger social fabric; all elements of a strong community.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the conditions under which transformation can occur
  • Define leadership as listening, convening, invitation, and the triumph of questions over answers
  • Understand the importance of community and how it is created
  • Demonstrate in this session the principles of community being discussed
  • Ways to design gatherings so that transformation can occur
  • Learn conversations that will lead toward a future different from the past

Who should attend?

Business and community leaders and others who are committed to making a contribution to strengthen the fabric of South African Society.

Workshop dates and venues:

JHB: All Saints Church in Fourways – 2nd & 3rd March

CT: Schoenstatt Retreat & Training Centre in Constantia – 8th & 9th March

DURBAN: Saints Hospitality Conference Centre in Sydenham – 10th & 11th March

Contact details:
Person:   Johleen
Tel:   021 913 3507
Email:   johleen@symphonia.net

Hope to see you at one of the workshops. By the way, these workshops in the USA are usually in the thousands of dollars, so these are really bargin prices, use the opportunity!

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