Courses

Executives from private companies, consultancies, public agencies, INGOs and Managing Authorities like EU, bi-lateral and from local governments such as municipalities will now be able to attend a one day crash event to acquire the key messages and techniques of PCM and LFA. Course fee is € 455 excluding 21% VAT.

RBM is not just a difference in jargon or terminology as compared with PCM, but encompasses a total approach for organisational management. Course fee is € 750 (excl. 21% VAT)

Participants will be appreciating the concepts and tools of quality control (e.g. 'forking') within the project cycle and will be able to apply the procedures and techniques of the ex-ante assessment of project proposals (building of logic cause-effect tree & structuring a Logical Framework matrix). Backward engineering provides lessons on how to design and formulate proposals / tenders. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT

Participants will understand the reasoning behind the GOPP planning procedure to design and formulate an intervention (tender), be able to apply the essential techniques (logic trees & LogFrames), have experienced to moderate a group and leave with an attitude to involve and listen to beneficiaries and other stakeholders in the process. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT

Participants will experience the large scope of components an M&E plan has, and receive hints on how to address challenges of reaching a commonly agreed plan. Moreover they will be clear on terminology, concepts and methodologies. A clear-cut procedure to identify indicators is core in the course. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT

On the basis of applying the quality assessment technique of proposals participants will get a thorough insight into the elements of a Terms of Reference applicable to all phases of the project cycle. The concept of the WHAT , HOW and SUPPORT matrixes will be practised, offering a simple but effective tool for elaborating the Institutional Development plan of organisations involved in service delivery (suppliers). Participants will be aware of the importance of this often ignored area of attention in the planning process. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT

Participants will be appreciating the concepts and tools of quality control (e.g. 'forking') within the project cycle and will be able to apply the procedures and techniques of the ex-ante assessment of project proposals (building of logic cause-effect tree & structuring a Logical Framework matrix). Backward engineering provides lessons on how to design and formulate proposals / tenders. On the basis of applying the quality assessment technique of proposals participants will get a thorough insight into the elements of a Terms of Reference applicable to all phases of the project cycle. The concept of the WHAT , HOW and SUPPORT matrixes will be practised, offering a simple but effective tool for elaborating the Institutional Development plan of organisations involved in service delivery (suppliers). Participants will be aware of the importance of this often ignored area of attention in the planning process. Course fee is € 1,240 excluding 21% VAT.

Participants will be appreciating the concepts and tools of quality control (e.g. 'forking') within the project cycle and will be able to apply the procedures and techniques of the ex-ante assessment of project proposals (building of logic cause-effect tree & structuring a Logical Framework matrix). Backward engineering provides lessons on how to design and formulate proposals / tenders.
Participants will experience the large scope of components an M&E plan has, and receive hints on how to address challenges of reaching a commonly agreed plan. Moreover they will be clear on terminology, concepts and methodologies. A clear-cut procedure to identify indicators is core in the course. Course fee is € 1,240 excluding 21% VAT.

This COMBI course is combining the LFA & 'Workshopping' module with the Monitoring & Evaluation module and offers a more elaborate package of the planning procedure. The first half of the course will be focussing on the techniques and processes on how to design an intervention using a simulation of a faciltated participatory workshop approach. The second half will focus on how to design a monitoring plan and identify indicators.  Course fee is € 1,500 excluding 21% VAT.

Participants will understand the reasoning behind the GOPP planning procedure to design and formulate an intervention (tender), be able to apply the essential techniques (logic trees & LogFrames), have experienced to moderate a group and leave with an attitude to involve and listen to beneficiaries and other stakeholders in the process.
On the basis of applying the quality assessment technique of proposals participants will get a thorough insight into the elements of a Terms of Reference applicable to all phases of the project cycle. The concept of the WHAT , HOW and SUPPORT matrixes will be practised, offering a simple but effective tool for elaborating the Institutional Development plan of organisations involved in service delivery (suppliers). Participants will be aware of the importance of this often ignored area of attention in the planning process. Course fee is € 1,240 excluding 21% VAT.

This course is delivered in collaboration with Bureau Frank Little. Participants will acquire the skills and confidence to moderate a group of participants through the steps of the GOPP or LFA planning procedure. They will thoroughly understand and practice the specific techniques to make workshop participants feel safe and at ease to make them share even sensitive issues and contribute with daring proposals. Course fee is € 3,200 excluding 21% VAT

The MASTER CLASS is intended for those who frequently practice facilitation and would like to improve their effectiveness in workshops. Here is the change of creating even more joy in your professional life as facilitator. Course fee is € 1,650 excluding 21% VAT.

Practice & Feedback of all the concepts and tools relevant to teaching others. Only for those who have attended the introductory course and thus comprehend the messages, tools and procedures will get a chance to specialise on explaining this method and approach to others. Course fee is € 2,066 excluding 21% VAT.

An 'eye-opener' on various conscious and unconscious gender related biases in and between different societies and cultures that affect communication and perceptions within teams and between consultants and 'beneficiaries'. This module is a 'must' to design, monitor and evaluate relevant, feasible and sustainable interventions. Course fee is € 620 excluding 21% VAT.

Partnerships' are a key instrument to ascertain the 'European dimention' in pan-European projects. However few partners are satisfied about the functioning of the partnerships. Course fee is € 1,000 excluding 21% VAT.

Harrison Owens' Open Space Technology (OST) is a technique that enables participants in large groups to bring up and discuss their concerns in a safe environment. Such an exciting mass excercise applying this relatively simple tool will generate a hugh amount of ideas and commitment. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT.

Wave Rider - The way to high Performance - An Open Space Technology learning workshop Course fee is € 1,000 excluding 21% VAT

Fear' is often driving the relationships between beneficiaries and desk officers and verse versa. Insights into each others' perceptions, (organisational) cultures, restrictions and expectations will contribute to more efficient and effective aid for those who need it. EAST meets WEST and NORTH meets SOUTH in a learning circle. Course fee is € 750 excluding 21% VAT

A Help-desk function is offered by welcoming individuals during a lunch-break session in a nice atmosphere at our office to clarify issues or discuss approaches and implications.

Please announce yourself and pose questions by 'contact us' beforehand in order us to prepare better.