Adults and Professionals

Keep learning from the people around you.

Explore tailored group learning, professional exchanges and community connections with FFI.

FOR ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Programs for adults

Leadership develops through the situations we encounter and the people who challenge our assumptions.

FFI adapts its experiential approach for adults and professional groups. Teamwork, communication, identity and community engagement can become the focus of a workshop, retreat or more extensive program.

Start with what your group wants to work on. The team can discuss an appropriate format, setting and level of commitment.

An adult FFI group at a mountain summit — An adult group learning outdoors

EXPERIENCE, REFLECTION AND PRACTICE

Tailored group programs

A shared activity creates material for a useful conversation: how decisions were made, whose perspective was heard, and what the group might do differently next time.

FFI combines workshops, community encounters and reflection according to the group’s objectives. Learning can focus on communication, leadership, cultural understanding or a specific issue.

Tell us the challenge your group is facing, who will take part and what you want them to leave better able to do.

Discuss your group’s goals

LEARNING ACROSS COMMUNITIES

Professional exchanges

FFI began delivering professional leadership training for international groups in 2018. Its published history includes youth workers, community activists and groups from Ukraine, Cyprus, Tajikistan and Northern Ireland.

The 2024 Annual Report describes Open World delegations of diplomats from North Macedonia and mental health professionals from Georgia. These are examples of past professional exchanges, not advertised open enrolment programs.

Organizations interested in a professional exchange should contact FFI to discuss the purpose, participant group and arrangements.

Discuss a professional exchange

Read the annual reports

FFI participants and older community members talking together — Conversation across generations

CONNECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN AGE LIMIT

Community partnerships

FFI also works with older adults and senior living communities to create opportunities for connection with youth participants.

Shared activities and conversations can bring different experiences into the same space. Programs are developed with the people and organizations involved, with attention to the setting and participants’ needs.

Explore intergenerational partnerships

CHOOSE THE KIND OF SUPPORT YOU NEED

YOUR ORGANIZATION

Consulting

Discuss your organization’s objectives, resources and next steps with FFI.

Explore consulting

YOUR WORKPLACE

Corporate partnerships

Explore team learning, volunteering, sharing professional skills or supporting youth programs.

Explore corporate involvement

YOUR COMMUNITY

Intergenerational learning

Connect residents, staff and young people through activities designed with your community.

Explore senior partnerships

YOUR NEXT STEP

Discuss your group’s needs

Share your objectives, approximate group size, preferred location and timing. Costs and arrangements are agreed for the experience you plan.

Discuss an adult or professional program

Professional exchanges

Learning travels both ways.

FFI’s professional exchanges began in 2018. Visiting professionals connect with local organizations and community leaders to share experience, ask questions and learn from one another.

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