IOA Opens Registration for 2023's Only In-Person Foundations Training

The International Ombuds Association's signature, training course has largely gone online. This year, only one of the ten Foundations classes will be offered in person. This year's in-person training will be offered at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 10 through 12, 2023. Due to the high demand for the Foundations course, IOA gives initial priority to practicing Ombuds and limits registration to 36.

July 10-12, 2023

Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice

Course Description

Foundations of Organizational Ombuds Practice is offered multiple times each year in various locations, and online. The course covers the fundamentals of the organizational ombuds role based on the principles of confidentiality, neutrality, independence, and informality. Learn how to work with visitors to an office as well as how to act as a change agent within your organization. Practice key ombuds skills of listening, asking questions, clarifying, generating options, and moving to actions throughout the ombuds process. In addition, an experienced and highly committed faculty of ombuds will share best practices around setting up an office and evaluating and communicating the effectiveness of the office.

Faculty: TBA

(IOA Event Info.)

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