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3 Tiers of Connection

 

  1. Explore Connection:

Talks & Workshops

Want a quick introduction to why connection matters and some actionable strategies you can implement immediately? Invite ProjectConnect Founder, Jessica Gifford, to give a fun, engaging talk or workshop. If you’re ready to go a little deeper, you can build a longer team-building program into a retreat or training, or host “day of connection.”

“This was AMAZING! It’s been a very long time since I have seen people in our community so engaged with a presenter and each other. Jessica presented information in such a practical and funny way. You could feel the incredible energy in the room. She brought out the best in us as a community.”
 
 
 

2. Experience Connection: programs that connect

Here’s the truth: one-off events (talks and workshops) rarely create lasting change. Yes, they can be a great introduction to the topic and help get people engaged, but if you want to build lasting relationships and develop connection skills, you’ll need to invest a little more time. We offer delivered-for-you multi-session programs that build connection.

For workplaces

You can use a connection program to help employees build stronger teams, reduce silos, and/or help new employees build relationships and connect with your organization quickly. You can read more about multi-session connection programs for workplaces HERE.


For colleges

Connection program can be used to build relationships within a specific group, community, or team, to help incoming students make friends before they even get to campus (and ease their transition), and/or to develop social intelligence skills crucial to college success. You can read more about multi-session connection programs for colleges HERE.

Become a ProjectConnect Facilitator

3. Expand Connection: Lead ProjectConnect Groups

If you want to create a culture of connection in your workplace, on your campus, or in your community, consider becoming a certified ProjectConnect group facilitator. This gives you a proven step-by-step roadmap for creating connection in small groups. ProjectConnect facilitators help their group members get to know each other, have deeper conversations, and build positive relationships over the course of 6 sessions.

Check out the Benefits of certification!

  • Prepares you to facilitate ProjectConnect groups and build connection with people in your organization or community.
  • Certification lasts a lifetime and can be used anywhere connection is needed (in your workplace, school, college, senior center, church, etc.). No re-certification needed.
  • Facilitators have lifetime access to the ProjectConnect Facilitators' Resource HUB, which includes:
    • Instructions to successfully launch groups
    • The Facilitator’s Guide with step-by-step session outlines
    • Editable templates for advertising ProjectConnect and recruiting participants
    • Editable program evaluation forms and optional assessment scales
    • For colleges: an editable peer facilitator position description and application form
  • Physical Materials (Connection Cards with the conversation prompts used in groups, and Appreciation Stationery, used in the mini connection project in session 4).
    • Hosting a training includes 10 decks of Connection Cards and 10 boxes of Appreciation Stationery.
    • Attending a training includes 1 deck of Connection Cards and 1 box of Appreciation Stationery per participant.
  • Membership in the private ProjectConnect listserv to post questions and share information with other facilitators.
  • Invitation to participate in quarterly ProjectConnect facilitators' Zooms with the Founder to ask questions, exchange information, and discuss topics related to successful implementation
  • Discounted rate for all future trainings. You may use the group rate to attend a training or take 25% off to host a training.
  • License to use the ProjectConnect name and logo to promote the program within your organization.

3 Steps to building connection.

 

1

Identify Facilitators!

Identify who will facilitate ProjectConnect groups. Facilitators can employees or college/graduate students. Designate a point person (or two) to oversee the program.

2

Get Certified!

Host a training specifically for your organization/group. Or, attend a virtual Facilitator Certification Training (offered every January and August.) Once certified, facilitators can lead groups year after year.

3

Create Connection!

Schedule groups, enroll participants, and launch! Participants get to know each other and develop stronger relationships over the course of 6 sessions. Repeat step 3 indefinitely.

 

Options for becoming certified

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Attend a Facilitator Certification Training

Register individuals to attend a live Zoom certification course with participants from schools, colleges, and organizations around the country.

Check dates of the next training and/or register HERE.

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Host a Facilitator Certification Training

Host a training for 4-16 participants to become certified ProjectConnect facilitators. This 5-hour training is scheduled at your convenience, can be offered virtually or in-person, and will help build your team. Schedule a conversation to decide if this is right for you HERE.