Set group goals for growth with MSU Extension: A pathway to team success
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Is your team in need of a facilitated process to reach a common goal? Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the National Charette Institute, is excited to offer Setting Group Goals for Growth, a new half-day workshop designed to help teams identify priorities and draft actionable plans for success.
In just three hours, participants will experience a highly interactive, facilitated process that guides each group to define key priorities for future action. This program is perfect for teams or groups seeking a clear direction and structure to achieve meaningful outcomes.
What to expect
Multiple teams will be guided simultaneously through the same process, but each group will work individually with an MSU Extension facilitator who will serve as their team’s coach and instructor. By the end of the session, your team will leave with a clear set of priorities and a concrete plan for implementation.
Program highlights:
- Facilitated planning: A structured process led by expert facilitators to ensure your team achieves its desired outcomes.
- Interactive and engaging: Whether virtual or in-person, this workshop is designed to keep participants fully engaged, fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Tailored support: Each group receives individualized attention and guidance to ensure success in their specific project.
Upcoming session dates
The “Setting Group Goals for Growth” program will be offered several times during fall 2024 and throughout 2025, both virtually and in person.
Virtual sessions
Participants should join from individual computers to ensure full interactivity. Virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom with Miro for interactive whiteboard collaboration.
- January 22, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
- August 6, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
In-person sessions
- November 4, 2024, 1 - 4 p.m. ET at Farm Bureau Insurance, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI
- April 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET at Northern Michigan University Northern Center, Marquette, MI
- May 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
Preparing for the session
Before registering, teams should identify a group leader and be prepared to answer the following questions:
- What is your goal for the facilitation?
- What is the key question you hope to have answered by the end of the session?
Given the interactive nature of the program, participants are encouraged to fully engage throughout the session, avoiding interruptions such as phone calls or meetings to ensure a meaningful experience for all.
For more information, visit the MSU Extension Facilitative Leadership website. To stay updated on upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter. Questions about the workshop can be directed to Marie Ruemenapp at ruemenap@msu.edu.
