SOLUTION FOCUSED THINKING FOR BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP
Guiding Team
Here’s everything you need to know for your 3-day workshop.
Quick Details
DATES & TIMES
Day 1 Wednesday 30th September – 0930-1630hrs
Day 2 Thursday 1st October – 0900-1630hrs
Day 3 Friday 2nd October – 900-1530hrs
LOCATION
King’s House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9AZ
DRESS CODE:
Casual
FACILITATION:
David Hannath, Senior Thinking Engineer
Workshop details:
The workshop is designed firstly as a 2-day introduction to the core Go M.A.D. thinking methodology which will enable you to apply it to your own personal situations and also help you understand what the leaders will experience in November.
Day 3 will be dedicated to exploring and agreeing your role and responsibilities as the Guiding Team to first apply and embed the methodology and then spread and sustain it, in order to achieve the cultural shift and outcomes that are required.
In outline:
Day 1:
- The overall College Group programme
- Introduction to the core Go M.A.D. frameworks and tools
- Use of practical tools for focused thinking and creative thinking
Day 2:
- Continuation of learning the Go M.A.D. thinking tools
- Application of the tools to personal situations
- Coaching each other to practice more productive, solution-focused conversations
Day 3:
- Clarify and agree the Guiding Team purpose, role, responsibilities and ways of working
- Turn the College Group vision into agreed measures, metrics and data capture methods
- Preparation for the Leader’s event in November
Prepare for impact
STEP 1. BRING SOMETHING REAL
Come ready to work on something that matters.
The more real your input, the more valuable the day becomes.
Bring:
- A challenge
- A frustration
- A goal that needs momentum
STEP 2. SET YOURSELF UP
You’ll get 6 months access to ThinkOn® – your on-demand thinking partner.
Use it to:
- Explore ideas
- Ask better questions
- Keep momentum after the day
Get started:
- Download the app (scan the QR code from your mobile device)
- Create your account – tap ‘Sign Up,’ and create your account by simply using your email and a secure password. From there, follow the on-screen instructions.
- When promted, enter your access code: BCG1178
STEP 3. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE GO M.A.D. RESULTS FRAMEWORK
Before you arrive, it’s worth understanding the thinking that underpins everything we do.
In this short TEDx Talk, Andy Gilbert introduces the Seven Key Principles that help leaders and teams move from intention to results.
You don’t need to memorise anything.
Just watch it once — and notice what resonates.
NEED TO GET IN TOUCH?
If you’ve got any questions or need help with anything, just get in touch — we’re happy to help.
Email: [email protected]
