Senior organisational staff from the pilot sites commented on the value and strength in partnering with a complementary organisation to implement the training, and that the partnership could be an ongoing one rather than be solely about a one-off project. Senior staff also reported on the responsive, proactive, open and skilful manner in which difficulties or challenges were dealt with by WDV program staff need a genuine – “you partnership to do that.” Where changes or modifications were made in response to issues raised, they were described as being made and through the use of champions within the ‘in partnership’, organisation. a test of partnership in working with tight timeframes. Every time I emailed her, she came “It’s right back to me. That impresses me in terms of getting good outcomes, commitment and skills.” (Pilot Site Manager) The commitment by senior organisational staff to mobilize significant agency resources and to prioritise the training has been significant in enabling the pilot to go ahead, and in ensuring a significant number of leadership/management and support staff participated in the training. The evaluation finds that key to the successes of the pilot program has been the strength of commitment from all participating organisations which has included contributing significant resources, particularly through the participation of staff to support the training. Co-facilitation Model Key Findings: Impact of Co-facilitation Model Strong support for co-facilitation from training participants and co-facilitators Co-facilitators learning the role and became more organised and confident during the program Powerful exchange of skills and experience by working in co-facilitation teams Train the Trainer successful in building strong and respectful relationships between co-facilitators More time on the content of the training package required during the Train the Trainer Comprehensive and flexible support program for co-facilitators Observational element confused roles and had a negative impact for some
Senior organisational staff from the pilot sites commented on the value and strength in partnering with a complementary organisation to implement the training, and that the partnership could be an ongoing one rather than be solely about a one-off project. Senior staff also reported on the responsive, proactive, open and skilful manner in which difficulties or challenges were dealt with by WDV program staff – “you need a genuine partnership to do that.” Where changes or modifications were made in response to issues raised, they were described as being made ‘in partnership’, and through the use of champions within the organisation. “It’s a test of partnership in working with tight timeframes. Every time I emailed her, she came right back to me. That impresses me in terms of getting good outcomes, commitment and skills.” (Pilot Site Manager) The commitment by senior organisational staff to mobilize significant agency resources and to prioritise the training has been significant in enabling the pilot to go ahead, and in ensuring a significant number of leadership/management and support staff participated in the training. The evaluation finds that key to the successes of the pilot program has been the strength of commitment from all participating organisations which has included contributing significant resources, particularly through the participation of staff to support the training. Co-facilitation Model Key Findings: Impact of Co-facilitation Model Strong support for co-facilitation from training participants and co-facilitators Co-facilitators learning the role and became more organised and confident during the program Powerful exchange of skills and experience by working in co-facilitation teams Train the Trainer successful in building strong and respectful relationships between co-facilitators More time on the content of the training package required during the Train the Trainer Comprehensive and flexible support program for co-facilitators Observational element confused roles and had a negative impact for some
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