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Co-op Development Training Program Starting September, 2011

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.

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Co-op Development Training Program Starting September, 2011

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  1. Co-op Development Training Program Starting September, 2011 Information Session July 8, 2011

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Foundations Course • Advanced Course I • Advanced Course II • Learning Strategy • Mentoring • Tuition and Bursaries • Questions

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Questions?

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