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

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, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings (Lynfield Room)
Date & time: Tuesday May 12, 2026, 9.30am- 4.30pm
Fee: $220 + GST (and half-price for additional people from the same organisation - PROMO CODE: HALFPRICE)
Includes: lunch and a practical toolkit (templates and checklists)
T&C's:
- Refunds are available on all our LEAD workshops up until 7 days prior to the start date of the event. A $50 admin fee may apply if short notice.
- All workshops attendees agree to appear in video and photography for LEAD promotional material, unless you let us know otherwise.

Contact the host of 2026 Facilitation Essentials for Community and Not-for-Profit Leaders: May 12