Co-op Development Training ProgramStarting 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 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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Questions?