Interaction Associates is happy to provide answers to frequently asked questions about our Public Workshops. Please review the list below to find quick information related to your question. If the question you have is not addressed in the list below, please feel free to contact us [2].
A. There are three ways to register:
Online: Complete the online registration form and submit it through our secure website. Our Public Workshop Services Coordinator will contact you within two business days of your registration.
Phone: Call our Public Workshops Services Coordinator at +1-800-347-8352 (toll free US) or +1-617-535-7000.
Email: Provide your name, title, organization, address, phone number, and the workshop title, date and location of the workshop you want to attend. Email it to: workshops@interactionassociates.com.
A. Five or six weeks prior to the workshop will usually ensure you a seat. Our workshops fill at varying rates, so register early.
A. Payment is required in full within thirty (30) days of receipt of this invoice, or not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the workshop, whichever comes first. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express only.
A. There is no charge to cancel or reschedule if the request is received at least 30 days before the workshop. Cancellation or rescheduling requests received less than 30 days before the workshop are subject to fees. Please call us for more information.
A. We have a learning center in our Boston office. We also conduct workshops online. In other cities, we host our workshops at business sites, conference centers, and hotels.
A. The workshops run from 8:30am – 5:00pm each day. The times for online workshops vary.
A. Nonprofit: For information, please call Chris Toppin at +1-617-535-7510.More information about the Interaction Institute for Social change can be found at their website [3].
Government: We are on the GSA schedule. Government employees receive a 10% discount. When you register as a government employee, please enter the discount code "Gov."
Bring a Friend: Enroll with a co-worker or friend and you'll both receive a $100 discount. Simply register for your workshop at the same time using the discount code "Friend" to receive the discount.
Groups: Groups of three or more people from the same company receive a group discount of 15% off the regular fee. When registering, follow the instructions for "Group Discounts." One person must register all members of the group.
Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers and are voided by cancellations.
A. We recommend that no more than four employees from one organization attend the same workshop. If six or more individuals are interested in the same workshop, we can offer you on-site training. Please call us to discuss the best option for you: +1-800-347-8352.
A. The workshop fee includes all materials and daily continental breakfast and lunch.Sorry, we cannot provide breakfast and lunch for online workshops; you are on your own!
A. In your registration packet, you will find a list of recommended hotels which offer discounted rates to Interaction Associates workshop participants. Please mention Interaction Associates to receive these rates.
A. Although we don't offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), upon request we will provide a letter verifying successful completion and the number of workshop hours completed. We do offer PDUs. Project Managers can earn up to 24 PDU's by attending either Essential Facilitation or Facilitative Leadership.
A. Your workshop actually begins when you start your pre-work. It requires you to reflect on your experience and insight. It introduces you to some of the workshop's core concepts and models. You will use your pre-work in workshop exercises. Online workshops also require completion of interim assignments.
A. Bring your completed pre-work with you to the workshop. For workshops that include Desired Outcome questionnaires, please fill out and return those at least a week before the start of the workshop. Online prework and interim work is submitted electronically.
A. Your face-to-face workshop pre-work will take you about ½ hour to complete.Prework for our online workshops takes about 60-75 minutes.
A. The number of participants typically ranges from 8 to 18.
A. Unlike most training companies, we promise no more than 12 participants for every trainer. This ensures you the personal attention you need to advance your skill level.
Links:
[1] http://www.interactionassociates.com/category/section/services
[2] http://www.interactionassociates.com/about/contact-us
[3] http://www.interactioninstitute.org/workshops