“I really appreciate your giving us such a great session!
You are an amazing facilitator!”
             - Dr. Miki Yamashita
                     SIETAR (Society for Intercultural
                     Education, Training and Research)

The most important asset in any organization is people. And yet, organizations do not always seek to increase internal communications effectiveness to prevent potential future conflict, or to ensure retention of quality employees. The organizational costs of staff turnover far outweigh the costs of staff training.

You can honor your employees and benefit your organization by offering targeted, productive, memorable, knowledge-filled staff trainings. The best time to do these trainings is during an economic downturn; your forward-thinking will help you stand out from the rest.

Our engaging, interactive, and artistic methods for training have been proven to make a positive difference. We inspire those who are stuck. We present opportunities for “Aha!” moments. Our passion and enthusiasm are infectious. What’s not to like?

Trainings by Creative Facilitations are always custom designed to meet your needs. “Off-the-shelf” approaches do not work for us because people do not fit neatly into little boxes. (We consider that a good thing.) As acutely aware, flexible and highly skilled facilitators, we adapt sessions on the spot to meet needs as they arise.

Our trainings incorporate expertise from various disciplines, including Intercultural Communication, Education, Business/Management/Leadership, Organizational Development, Psychology, Sociology, the Arts, and Conflict Resolution.

With such a broad range of disciplines, the opportunities for growth are endless.

The following topics are CF specialties:
1. Cultural Diversity: Intercultural communication, cultural proficiency, multicultural teams, cultural conflict styles, the –isms (racism, sexism, ageism, etc.), identity, the creativity of diversity.
2. Communication Skills: Nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, business communication methods, communicating on virtual teams, public speaking, active listening.
3. Education: Learning and teaching styles, experiential education, interactive teaching, using the arts for training, multiple intelligences, appreciative inquiry, critical thinking, service-learning, mentoring, coaching, facilitation techniques.
4. Supervision/Management: Leadership, group/team development, relationship building, conflict prevention, negotiation, facilitation, transition and change management, power, organizational behavior, program/project planning and implementation.
5. Empowerment and Personal Development: Awareness, empathy, tolerance, engagement, intuition, stress management, goal setting, career planning, creativity, motivation, the power of play and laughter, transitions and coping strategies.

For natural born leaders, or for those who like to lead others, CF’s “Train-the-Trainer” series is another service provided.

This series touches on the following topics:
• Understanding Learning and Teaching Styles
• How to Make Your Trainings More Interactive for Increased Participant Learning
• The Creative Application of the Arts in Intercultural Communication Training
• Conducting Teambuilding Sessions
• Expert Group Facilitation
• Understanding Group Dynamics

CF’s Train-the-Trainer series can prepare leaders in the following areas:

For Study Abroad:
• Pre-Departure Orientation
• Making the Most of the Study Abroad Experience
• Managing the Transition Home

For Faculty Development and Teacher Training:
• Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
• Interactive Teaching
• The Mentoring Relationship

For Corporations:
• Cultural Diversity and Innovation in the Workplace
• Virtual Communication Effectiveness
• Conflict Style Proficiency