Liberating Structures Studio

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Proven Methods to Engage and Unleash Everyone!!

The Liberating Structures Studio is a 6-week cohort-based learning experience designed to guide you in learning easy-to-master group facilitation techniques that nurture relationships, foster trust, and unveil untapped ideas - both in the virtual and real world.

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22 October to 26 November 2024
Online Sessions (9 am-11 am ICT)
Cohort Training
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Traditional brainstorming isn’t enough.

Seeking diverse insights is a step in the right direction — aiming to incorporate as many varied perspectives as possible in addressing a challenge is commendable, but there is no one size fits all. Engaging with a lot of ideas from a diverse group can be exhilarating! But, it’s only one tool.

As time passes, particularly in a virtual environment, sessions intended to be participatory can deteriorate into monologues dominated by a few, leaving others disconnected and unsure of how to contribute. If you're the one leading the meeting, you may find it challenging to create a collaborative and interactive atmosphere. The pressure of steering the group towards outcomes can sometimes be exhausting. (like herding cats!)

There is a better way.
Liberating Structures pave the way for vibrant participation in groups of all sizes, enabling the incorporation and empowerment of everyone. These innovative methods can replace the older, more limited approaches, creating a more free-flowing and inclusive environment. Furthermore, most Liberating Structures are simple to learn and adaptable to both small groups and larger gatherings exceeding 300 individuals, be it online or offline.

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InsightPact has partnered with Greaterthan to deliver the Liberating Structures Studio, designed to help you ensure that everyone is included and empowered in your meetings.

Build your toolkit and learn the right tools for effective facilitation with Liberating Structures Studio!

Who Should Attend

If you want to ensure that everyone feels empowered and engaged in your meetings, build your toolkit, and learn the right tools for effective facilitation, then Liberating Structures Studio can help you achieve your goal.

This course is ideal for you if:

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You've facilitated before but want to learn more

You have some experience in hosting and facilitation and are eager to broaden your skill set.
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You're experiencing meeting fatigue

You are exhausted from ineffective meetings and desire to bring about a change.
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You're enthusiastic about collaboration

You are keen to engage and learn collaboratively with a group of similarly minded individuals.

What You Will Gain

Liberating Structures pave the way for you to enable vibrant participation in groups of all sizes, enabling the incorporation and empowerment of everyone, regardless of their position or background.

From this course, you can expect to:

Experience Liberating Structures

Get hands-on experience with over a dozen Liberating Structures facilitation techniques, including those currently under development.

Utilize Liberating Structures

Learn how to utilize Liberating Structures optimally in various setups such as video conferences, hybrid, and in-person meetings.

Real-world insights

Gain insights from real-world examples of Liberating Structures applied across different sectors.

Explore innovative approaches

Develop a deeper understanding of traditional collaborative methods and explore innovative approaches.

Impact

Enhance your confidence and ability to usher in subtle yet impactful changes in your professional or personal life through the use of Liberating Structures.

Program Details & Structure

Join us as we come together every week for six weeks.

Duration
6 Weeks
The extended duration of the studio ensures ample opportunities for capacity building—encouraging student-led initiatives, practical exercises, and cooperative projects.
Cohort Size
Up to 30 individuals
The learning approach is experiential, allowing participants to appreciate the depth of Liberating Structures through active participation in a virtual environment, including working in different group arrangements.
Live Sessions
2 hours per week
Every Tuesday

9 am to 11 am ICT
Each session kicks off with check-ins and an element of fun before diving into collaborative efforts.

And the perk of the virtual setup: enjoy your fresh cup of homemade beverage as you learn!
Time Commitment
Flexible to suit your schedule
The majority of the sessions will span 2 hours with a degree of flexibility.

Investment

Buddy System
$449*

per person

*Enroll as a pair & get 10% off per person.
Individual
$499
$499

per person

Enroll as an individual!
Enroll now & get 20% off with the early bird offer!
Offer valid to the first 10 people to enroll before 22 September 2024!
team Package
$1,799

for a team of 4 people

Includes a custom 1-hour team consultation

Hear it from those who've experienced it!

“The course is excellent. The hosts have done a great job of showing how LS not only facilitates exchange across continents, but also involves everyone to foster innovation ... and even build (emotional) connections. It’s inspiring to create an environment that values, reflects and utilises diversity of perspectives! Highly recommended!”
“I loved learning about Liberating Structures through the Liberating Structures Studio. The format of hands on learning really resonated with them and I found myself applying the structures in my daily work right after the first session.”
"I really enjoyed the 'learn and practice together' format of the LS Studio, and got a lot of value from working with people from different countries and different professional backgrounds. It's been a great experience, I'd recommend it for anyone, experienced with LS or just getting started."
"I had already had a course on LS, but this course enabled a much deeper connection amongst the participants. A lot of deep insights and reflections emerged in the discussions and helped me make meaning of my own practice much better. I am leaving the course with a much wider perspective of the work with LS and of the work that I already do as a facilitator."
"The LS Studio was a powerful, fun learning opportunity for me. I gained specific knowledge and skills that have deepened my facilitation "toolkit", and I'm eager to learn more. I will definitely integrate LS in many aspects of my life/work (already am!)"
“Thank you so much for the sessions. It was such a great exposure to LS that we don’t get to learn anywhere. It’s very useful. I am excited to use it in my work.”
“The instructors were clear, considerate and lead by setting a tone of kindness. There was genuine interest and participation in the course, which was unique in it’s southern-hemisphere focus. Transitions were impressive!”
“Thank you to the LS team for guiding us so expertly through this course! It has helped ground many facilitation techniques I’ve experienced before with the theory and structure I always felt I was missing. It has also given me more confidence as a facilitator to not strive for just seeking outcomes, but taking a more emergent approach to transition.”
“The course was co-designed by the instructors and participants providing agency for the participants along with walking the walk! Amazing leadership!”

Meet Your Hosts

This Liberating Structures Studio cohort is hosted by Susan Basterfield and Hermes Huang

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Susan Basterfield

Susan is a catalyst and convener who believes that awareness and discernment can unblock drains and move mountains. She is an educator, coach, facilitator, and collective entrepreneur.

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Hermes Huang

Hermes has spent the last decade exploring, practicing, and facilitating with international teams and organizations who aim to embody and embrace innovation in their work and life.

Katrina Botelho

Katrina Botelho

Katrina is an adaptable and results-driven trainer and facilitator with over 9 years of experience in designing and delivering effective training programs.

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