co-op development training program starting september, 2011
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Co-op Development Training Program Starting September, 2011. Information Session July 8, 2011. Agenda. Introductions Foundations Course Advanced Course I Advanced Course II Learning Strategy Mentoring Tuition and Bursaries Questions. Foundations Course Part I - Section 1. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Co-op Development Training ProgramStarting September, 2011
Information Session
July 8, 2011
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Agenda
• Introductions• Foundations Course• Advanced Course I• Advanced Course II• Learning Strategy• Mentoring• Tuition and Bursaries• Questions
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Foundations CoursePart I - Section 1
Introduction to the Co-operative Movement and Co-op Development
• Module 1.1 History and Benefits• Module 1.2 Structure of the Co-op Movement
• Module 1.3 Co-op Development
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Foundations CoursePart I - Section 2
Co-operative Basics
• Module 2.1 Co-op Identity and Principles
• Module 2.2 Co-op Structure
• Module 2.3 Legal Framework – Acts,
Regulations, Articles, Bylaws, and Policies
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Foundations CoursePart I - Section 3
Personal Behaviour, Networks and Skills
• Module 3.1 Professional Behaviour Ethic
• Module 3.2 Networks and Resources
• Module 3.3 Information Technology (IT)
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Foundations CoursePart II - Section 4
Facilitation, Leadership, Team Building and Training
• Module 4.1 Communication Skills• Module 4.2 Facilitations Skills• Module 4.3 Negotiation, Conflict Resolution • Module 4.4 Adult Education and Training• Module 4.5 Financial, Social, and
Environmental Accounting Knowledge
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Foundations CoursePart II - Section 5
Co-op Enterprise Assessment, Planning and Implementation
• Module 5.1 Co-op Feasibility Evaluation• Module 5.2 Co-op Enterprise Planning • Module 5.3 Project Management• Module 5.4 Co-op Financing• Module 5.5 Diagnostic and Problem-Solving
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Foundations CourseOutcomes
The participant will have an understanding of:• The benefits, basic characteristics and types of co-operatives
that address people’s needs & aspirations;• The co-op development process and the roles of the potential
members and development facilitators;• The professional and ethical responsibilities of co-operative
development facilitators;• The basic facilitation skills required to assist a group to
engage in creating a co-operative; and• The skills required to complete an early stage assessment of
the potential for success of a new co-operative, including a basic financial analysis and breakeven.
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Advanced Course 1Section 1
The Co-operative Movement: Benefits, Values and Structure
• Module 1.1 History and Benefits
• Module 1.2 Structure of the Co-op
Movement
• Module 1.3 Co-op Identity and Principles
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Advanced Course 1Section 2
The Co-operative as an Adaptable Enterprise
• Module 2.1 The Co-operative Structure
• Module 2.2 Adapting Co-op Development
• Module 2.3 Bylaws, Regulation &
Governance
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Advanced Course 1Section 3
Individual Behaviour & Skills
• Module 3.1 Professional Behaviour Ethic.
• Module 3.2 Networks and Resources.
• Module 3.3 Information Technology.
• Module 3.4 Diagnostic & Problem-
Solving.
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Advanced Course 1Outcomes
The participant will be able to:• Communicate the importance of community economics
& social capital & the effectiveness of co-ops within local & global contexts.
• Articulate the roles of the national apex co-operative organizations, & their relationship with the regions & be aware of co-op sector sources for financial support.
• Explain the Statement of Co-op Identity, Values and Principles and how they are manifested in different forms of co-operatives.
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Advanced Course 1Outcomes
The participant will able to:• Adapt the co-op structure and development process to
different types of co-operatives & circumstances.
• Be cognizant of key ethical and professional standards.
• Access and share key co-op development resources and information.
• Determine & use appropriate communication tools.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions.
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Advanced Course 2Section 4
Communication, Facilitation, Training & Team Building
• Module 4.1 Communication Skills• Module 4.2 Facilitation Skills• Module 4.3 Negotiation, Conflict Resolution &
Brokering• Module 4.5 Adult Education and Training• Module 4.5 Financial, Social, & Environmental
Accounting Knowledge
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Advanced Course 2Section 5
Co-op Enterprise Assessment, Planning and Implementation
• Module 5.1 Co-op Feasibility Evaluation
• Module 5.2 Co-op Enterprise Planning
• Module 5.3 Project Management
• Module 5.4 Co-op Financing
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Advanced Course 2Outcomes
The participant will be able to:• Communicate complex and subtle concepts in a cogent and
clear manner in plain language. • Facilitate the development of effective teams. • Facilitate meetings that encourage full participation, promote
mutual understanding, foster inclusive solutions and teach new thinking skills.
• Explain the different types of decision-making options & facilitate a group’s discussion on what approach to use.
• Explain and use the process of using controversy as a source of generating creative solutions that work to build consensus around desired outcomes.
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Advanced Course 2Outcomes
The participant will able to:• Explain the ongoing role of learning for co-op members in the
co-op development process. • To organize, facilitate, guide and coach learning as a means to
accomplish co-op development milestones. • Assist in implementing a basic financial, environment &
social accounting system and explain their importance for transparent governance and effective management.
• Complete a feasibility study and business plan.• Develop a financing plan & facilitate its implementation.• Develop and implement project management processes for
different types of co-operatives.
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Learning Strategy
This training programs seeks to engage, inform, and challenge you through:
• Self-directed study using online learning modules
• Online discussion forums• Webinars• Teleconference discussion forums• Individual and Team Assignments• Personal mentoring
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Mentoring
• Personal mentoring is a key aspect of the programs.
• Each participant will be assigned a mentor.• Mentoring sessions will occur at least once a
month or more frequently as agreed upon by the mentor and mentee.
• The mentoring session will be guided by the template and brief reports filed by the mentor with the course director.
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Bursaries
• Bursaries for up to 50% of the course will be available through an application process.
• The criteria will be based upon financial need and an assessment of the participant’s commitment to activity engaging in the provision of co-op development services.
• The number and amount of the bursaries will depend upon the current CZ fund-raising campaign and the number of students that register.
• Bursaries will be confirmed by the last week of August.
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Questions?