21st May 2009: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester

NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) is recognised as the premier "people change" discipline across many diverse fields of endeavour. From sporting success to sales and marketing, from board rooms to family therapy; NLP has been used successfully for decades to help people to be the best they can be.

This Masterclass focuses on the use of NLP to enhance daily interactions with others, to create a step change in the functioning of social enterprises, community and voluntary organisations.

It will provide an introduction to some of the underlying principles of NLP, and a chance for all participants to begin to experience the power of applying these through interactive learning situations. Participants will also take away a suite of practical tools they can apply in their own workplaces.

Feedback from participants in past New Start/Potential Plus Masterclasses was excellent:

"It can be applied to my workplace, I will use NLP in meetings, planning sessions,
away days, self reflection, workshops"
Project Manager, Regeneration Partnership

"Well thought through and delivered"
Regeneration Strategic Resources Manager, City Council

The NLP Master Class

This Master Class has been created for staff at all levels in regeneration and neighbourhood management, managers with a community development remit, health promotion workers, social entrepreneurs, trustees, board members and community activists - in fact, everyone who interacts daily with other people in an attempt regenerate deprived communities. Whether you need to find useful tools to communicate with stakeholders in a regeneration project, or you wish to improve the effectiveness of your communication within your own teams, attending this masterclass will help you in your work.

Previous delegates have had a wide range of backgrounds and job titles from chief executive and director level to volunteer.

The masterclass is limited to 24 participants and runs with 2 facilitators who both have experience of using NLP in regeneration, giving maximum opportunity for interactive and participative learning.

The Venue

Bridge-5 Mill is Manchester's first Centre for Sustainable Living. It is a unique example of a community-focused solution for our inner cities.

This converted mill in Ancoats provides a physical focus for debate and action around sustainability, and is home to a unique mix of charities, campaign groups and green businesses. The centre provides community resources including meeting rooms, a library and offices for voluntary groups and social enterprises.

The Mill was refurbished with the support of volunteers and trainees and is Manchester's most environmentally friendly building.