TRAINING

The trainings will be conducted by D.Sc. Elina Henttonen (together with other professionals from our network, if needed). I am an experienced trainer, author, and a work-life expert with a research background. I have solid experience in training, coaching, and development work at universities, the public sector, NGOs, and businesses of various sizes. I apply a wide range of methods in my work and design the training flexibly based on your needs. The trainings can be done in-person, online, or as a combination of both. The price will be agreed upon individually, based on the content, scope, and number of participants.

Dialogue and Timeout training 

Dialogue refers to a constructive conversation that opens up new understandings and perspectives. Dialogue can be used to strengthen inclusion, create equal encounters, develop collaboration, and support preparation or decision-making. I provide customized dialogue training, where participants learn the basics of dialogue, practice their dialogue and facilitating skills, and learn to apply dialogue within their communities. I also train the dialogical Timeout method, which includes tools for planning, facilitating, and evaluating the impact of constructive discussions. The method is excellent for building trust and inclusion in (work) communities, developing organizational culture, and engaging in strategic and future work. In Timeout training, participants learn the basics of dialogue and its facilitation, and make a practical plan how to implement Timeout dialogues within their own community.

Training on Democratic Encounters 

I provide training to strengthen inclusion and everyday democracy, particularly from the perspective of how public and third-sector services can enhance democracy, and how each of us can be an active participant in democracy. Our Handbook for Democratic Encounters will be used as a support material in these trainings.

Work-life Skills Training

I offer coaching, courses, and lectures on various work-life topics, including:

  • Meaningful work and professional agency
  • Better community and team spirit
  • Improving communication in teamwork
  • Managing hybrid work practices
  • Conscious time / time management at work
  • Enhancing work well-being (especially in expert/research/creative/freelance work)
  • Career workshops and coaching
  • Negotiation skills
  • Entrepreneurial skills for small business owners
“Excellent training, interesting perspectives, discussion and reflection.”
“Food for thought, good exercises, excellent experts.”
“New enthusiasm and ideas that are worth considering and can be put into practice.”
“Knowledgeable trainers who challenged both their audience and themselves.”
“The best and most rewarding training in a long time—if not the best ever!”
“It turned my mind upside down in a good way.”