ITI's Empowerment Model
will provide participants a framework to explore more effective strategies to build individual, team and organizational capacities to increase the liklihood of future "peak experiences."
Through ITI's Stages of Change workshop participants are introduced to the dynamics of a researched, "normal" change process and how it relates to achieving personal and group goals.
Fight or Flight, the most requested workshop presented by ITI Adventure Program Director, Mark R. Kaser. The highly interacitve, Flight or Fight workshop will provide participants with a framework (Negative Stress Cycle) and effective strategies to more effectively manage life's stressors.
From the FUNdamentals of Facilitation 301 workshop, the handout illustrates the Funnel Model of Reflection outlined in The Essential Elements of Facilitation, by Priest, Gass, & Gillis.
ITI's Growth Model
The model of a comfort zone, growth (stretch) zone and panic zone is not new. Growth requires change, change requires stretch, and stretch requires a willingness to take new action even in the presence of fear or doubt. ITI has adapted the model to include the concepts of personal and organizational authenticity.
The Johari Window:
Principles of Change
A widely used, model for understanding the benefits of feedback and opening up the hidden aspects of relationships and communication patterns.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs The theory suggests human beings are motivated by unsatisfied needs, and that lower order needs must be satisfied before one is motivated to progress higher up the needs pyramid to become what one is capable of becoming.
Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory.
An ideal model to identify,
nurture, and support the unique capabilities of every learner.
- FUNdamentals of Facilitation Series:
The “art” of facilitation. An ITI favorite!
- FUNdamentals of Creativity
- FUNdamentals of Teamwork
- FUNdamentals of Change:
Stages of Change Model
- FUNdamentals of Communication
- Fight or Flight:
Stress Management and Relaxation
- FUNdamentals of Problem Solving
- FUNdamentals of Action Planning
- The Johari Window:
Principles of Change
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- FUNdamentals of Group Games
- Multiple Intelligences
- FUNdamentals of Authenticity
ITI Growth Model
- FUNdamentals of Empowerment
- FUNdamentals of Temperament
- Adults as Allies
- and many more . . .
The ITI Facilitation Team has presented dynamic, interactive workshops throughout Indiana and beyond.
Typically, a client will host a customized workshop to meet the specific needs of their team. Occasionally, ITI will announce “on site” workshops and accept individual and group registrations.
Classroom teachers, corporate teams, youth groups, and service volunteers are among those who have expanded their personal and professional bag of tricks via ITI workshops and programs.
ITI Workshop Titles
ITI Adventure
5190 N. High School Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
office: 317-299-7831
fax: 317-299-7832
toll free: 1-888-ITI-2033
email: ITIAdventure@aol.com
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From consultations to custom designed and facilitated programs, ITI offers a range of resources for corporate, school, community, and faith groups. Working with your leaders, ITI will design a program to meet the specific needs of your target audience. ITI's extensive resources are available to assist your program however large or small.
The ITI Team has developed and facilitated a plethora of customized team building and leadership programs including:- Corporate management/executive team retreats
- Corporate hourly and salaried team building
- Board of Directors/Advisory Board Retreats
- College/University Resident Assistant training
- College/University Fraternity-Sorority workshops/retreats
- College/H.S./M.S. Prevention leadership training
- Faith Groups - leadership, team building, small group activities
- HS/MS Student Council workshops/retreats
- Faculty Capacity Building Workshops/Retreats
- Conflict Resolution Workshops
- Vision Building Sessions
- Athletic Team building retreats
- FUNdamentals of Facilitation (see below)
- and much, much more.
"The conference last fall was great and I have used many of the games and tips that I learned with our youth. Thanks for all that you guys are doing."
- Diane R., Youth Pastor
2001 FUNdamentals Participant
The FUNdamentals of Facilitation workshops are a favorite of the ITI Team. We occasionally announce a workshop and accept individual and group registrations. More often, a client will customize the workshops to meet the needs of their team. Classroom teachers, corporate trainers, youth workers, and service volunteers are among those who have expanded their personal and professional bag of tricks via these sessions.
"The workshop was an excellent way of looking 'out of the box' and learning about myself and how I can better facilitate my students. It was one of the best workshops that I attended that I CAN use in my classroom and with other student groups."
- Becky C., Teacher
2001 FUNdamentals Participant
"It has been a pleasure to have been able to work with the ITI staff over the last several years in providing hands on leadership and learning situations for our students. The students have always had a fast moving, activity driven learning experience that has encouraged and helped them deal with their own beliefs and other students that bring a differing point of view.
Diversity, respect for yourself and others,working as a team to reach a goal, and inclusion are concrete attributes of this type of programming. Thank you all so much. We look forward to working with you next year!"
- John Canfield, Principal Loogootee Middle School
September, 2002
Customized Team Building and Leadership Programs
" . . . I believe that our short time together this weekend was a productive first step in building a high performing team. You were a pleasure to work with and your excellent efforts are much appreciated. Your enthusiam and commitment to our team's success will be remembered as we move forward. Thanks again for working with us. I look forward to working with you again."
- Fred C.
Paratek Microwave, Inc.
Columbia, MD
FUNdamentals of Facilitation
FUNdamentals 101 - Activities and initiatives followed by more initiatives and activities. New stuff and old stuff with new twists. We feature no-prop, low-prop and portable prop programs. One, two or three day workshop.
FUNdamentals 201 - Sequencing and selection. Learn to optimize your programs by exploring the art of selection and sequencing. One or two day workshop.
FUNdamentals 301 - Reflecting, debriefing techniques. Increase your debriefing effectiveness by exploring a plethora of reflecting techniques and activities. One or two day workshop.
FUNdamentals 401 - Explore a variety of theories and models designed to broaden your facilitation foundation. These sessions are designed for facilitators who have practical experience in the field. Following the introduction or review of a specific framework, participants will explore methods for practical applications of the model. One day or multiple day workshop.
Interested in ITI's Circle City Challenge?
Is your team searching for a unique, team building experience? Consider the ITI Adventure Circle City Challenge. Custom designed by our team to suit your team.
Participants travel throughout Indianapolis, "The Circle City," attempting to locate landmarks and seek out photo ops. Along the way they solve problems, puzzles and perform challenging tasks. Teams develop a strategic plan to earn the maximum number of points in the allotted time. Most importantly, they have fun!Not able to come to Indianapolis? No problem, we'll come to you!The ITI Team will customize the experience from start to finish to address the specific goals of your group. The challenge may be part of a comprehensive team building program or a stand alone, recreational event. When we say custom, we mean custom! 
ITI Customized Workshops
ITI Adventure's Circle City Challenge
Please contact Mark R. Kaser, ITI Program Director for additional information. Click here to submit the online request form. For more pictures, click here
