BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:MnCMN Change Summit - From Conversation to Commitment: Practical Facilitation for Change Leaders (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Most change initiatives struggle not because organizations lack frameworks or plans\, but because leaders and teams have difficulty creating the conversations that build understanding\, ownership\, and commitment.In this interactive virtual Change Summit\, Dr. Irina Fursman and Anne Sutton will introduce practical facilitation methods designed to help groups move from discussion to shared understanding and meaningful action. Rather than simply talking about facilitation\, participants will experience it firsthand through guided breakout conversations\, structured dialogue\, and collaborative engagement techniques grounded in Technology of Participation (ToP) methods.This session will explore how intentional facilitation can help change leaders:Engage diverse perspectivesBuild trust and shared ownershipNavigate complexity and ambiguitySurface collective insightStrengthen stakeholder commitment during changeWhat You'll Learn:Participants will leave with practical techniques they can immediately apply to:Change initiatives and transformation effortsStakeholder engagement conversationsStrategic planning sessionsCross-functional collaborationTeam and leadership facilitationOrganizational communication and alignment effortsWhether you lead change efforts\, influence adoption\, facilitate teams\, or support organizational transformation\, this session will provide practical tools and fresh perspective on the human side of change leadership. Who Should Attend:This session is designed for professionals who help people navigate change\, collaboration\, and organizational transformation\, including:Change management and organizational effectiveness practitionersLeaders responsible for guiding teams through changeProject managers\, product managers\, and transformation leadsCommunication\, learning\, and stakeholder engagement professionalsConsultants\, facilitators\, coaches\, and advisors supporting organizational changeAnyone looking to strengthen participation\, alignment\, and ownership in group conversationsSpeakers:Dr. Irina FursmanDr. Irina Fursman is the Co-Founder and CEO of HueLife\, LLC and an expert facilitator\, strategist\, and leadership development practitioner specializing in collaborative engagement and organizational transformation. With a doctorate in Organization Development from the University of St. Thomas\, Irina has spent her career helping organizations navigate complexity through participatory leadership\, facilitation\, and strategic planning.Irina is a licensed Technology of Participation (ToP) trainer and facilitator and the creator of the HUE (Human Understanding & Engagement) framework\, which integrates facilitation\, communication\, and collaborative leadership practices to strengthen organizational effectiveness.Her work spans local government\, nonprofits\, educational institutions\, coalitions\, and community-based initiatives across the United States and internationally. Irina is especially passionate about helping leaders create environments where people feel heard\, valued\, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to change efforts.Anne SuttonAnne Sutton is the founder of Straight Talk Communication Consulting and brings more than 20 years of experience in change communication and organizational engagement to her clients. Anne specializes in helping organizations strengthen communication\, stakeholder engagement\, and leadership alignment during periods of change and transformation.With extensive experience supporting corporate and not-for-profit clients\, Anne brings a practical and human-centered approach to change leadership. Her work focuses on helping leaders move beyond transactional communication toward meaningful engagement that builds trust\, clarity\, and commitment.Anne has worked in the United States and globally\, applying facilitation methods in a variety of industries and settings\, both in-person and virtual. She is passionate about helping her clients and other change practitioners develop the conversational and collaborative skills necessary for successful transformation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Most change initiatives struggle not because organizations lack frameworks or plans\, but because leaders and teams have difficulty creating the conversations that build understanding\, ownership\, and commitment.

In this interactive virtual Change Summit\, Dr. Irina Fursman and Anne Sutton will introduce practical facilitation methods designed to help groups move from discussion to shared understanding and meaningful action. Rather than simply talking about facilitation\, participants will experience it firsthand through guided breakout conversations\, structured dialogue\, and collaborative engagement techniques grounded in Technology of Participation (ToP) methods.

This session will explore how intentional facilitation can help change leaders:

What You'\;ll Learn:

Participants will leave with practical techniques they can immediately apply to:

Whether you lead change efforts\, influence adoption\, facilitate teams\, or support organizational transformation\, this session will provide practical tools and fresh perspective on the human side of change leadership.

 \;Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for professionals who help people navigate change\, collaboration\, and organizational transformation\, including:

Speakers:

Dr. Irina Fursman

Dr. Irina Fursman is the Co-Founder and CEO of HueLife\, LLC and an expert facilitator\, strategist\, and leadership development practitioner specializing in collaborative engagement and organizational transformation. With a doctorate in Organization Development from the University of St. Thomas\, Irina has spent her career helping organizations navigate complexity through participatory leadership\, facilitation\, and strategic planning.

Irina is a licensed Technology of Participation (ToP) trainer and facilitator and the creator of the HUE&trade\; (Human Understanding &\; Engagement) framework\, which integrates facilitation\, communication\, and collaborative leadership practices to strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Her work spans local government\, nonprofits\, educational institutions\, coalitions\, and community-based initiatives across the United States and internationally. Irina is especially passionate about helping leaders create environments where people feel heard\, valued\, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to change efforts.

Anne Sutton

Anne Sutton is the founder of Straight Talk Communication Consulting and brings more than 20 years of experience in change communication and organizational engagement to her clients. Anne specializes in helping organizations strengthen communication\, stakeholder engagement\, and leadership alignment during periods of change and transformation.

With extensive experience supporting corporate and not-for-profit clients\, Anne brings a practical and human-centered approach to change leadership. Her work focuses on helping leaders move beyond transactional communication toward meaningful engagement that builds trust\, clarity\, and commitment.

Anne has worked in the United States and globally\, applying facilitation methods in a variety of industries and settings\, both in-person and virtual. She is passionate about helping her clients and other change practitioners develop the conversational and collaborative skills necessary for successful transformation.


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