Maximising Interpersonal Relationships: FIRO Element B (European English Edition, 2003) Accreditation

Facilitators
John Cooper and Sarah Speers

Who should attend
This workshop is suitable for people who have experience of giving psychometric feedback to clients or for people experienced in coaching. It is of particular value to people working in development situations. No prior knowledge of FIRO theory is needed but references are available for people who wish to read more about FIRO prior to attending.

Workshop overview
This workshop will introduce FIRO theory and explain Schutz’s Human Element methodology. It will also lead to accreditation in the new 2003 European English Edition of FIRO Element B, the tool that looks at the behaviour level of the Human Element model. FIRO Element B is a revised and expanded version of the well known FIRO B™ and JCA hold the exclusive distribution rights to the 2003 European English version. Participants will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to apply the instrument in coaching and team development.

The workshop will involve the participants in learning about FIRO theory in a very experiential way. There will be interactive group sessions to involve participants in really thinking deeply about the elements involved in behaviour and what their personal preferences are as well as some theory and introduction to the methodology.

Participants should be aware that there will be both pre and post course work to complete. Before the workshop we ask that participants complete FIRO Element B online, which will take between 20 and 30 minutes. After the workshop, if participants wish to become accredited in FIRO Element B, there is a portfolio of evidence to complete, which involves answering questions on the tool as well as completing some practice feedback.

Aims of the workshop
To give participants an overview of FIRO theory and specific knowledge of FIRO Element B. Participants will become proficient in the application of FIRO Element B within organisational settings for both individuals and teams.

Projected outcomes and benefits of attending
On completion of the workshop and a portfolio of evidence, participants will become qualified to use the latest, most up-to-date version of FIRO Element B (European English Edition). Successful participants will then be registered to purchase materials from JCA (Occupational Psychologists) Ltd.

Psychological theory underpinning the workshop
The underpinning theory of FIRO Element B is FIRO theory (Schutz, 1958) created by Will Schutz. It states that there are three interpersonal need areas: inclusion, control and openness which dictate interpersonal behaviour. Using these three areas it is theoretically possible to predict the success of interpersonal relationships.

Pre/post work required
On completion of an additional core study portfolio, participants will become registered users of FIRO Element B with JCA (Occupational Psychologists) Ltd, sole distributors of the latest version of FIRO Element B (European English Edition, 2003) developed in conjunction with BCon WSA. The portfolio will consist of worksheets and two written reports on FIRO Element B profiles, which should take participants approximately three hours to complete.

Date and venue
12 April 2007, 9.30 - 17.00
The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE

Facilitators details
John Cooper is Managing Director and founder of JCA (Occupational Psychologists) Ltd who specialise in executive coaching and pride themselves on their range of new generation psychometrics. John worked closely with Will Schutz before his death in 2002 and JCA still enjoy a partnership with BCon WSA, global owner of FIRO Human Element©. In 2003, John was involved in the creation of the latest version of the world renowned FIRO Element B™. JCA are the sole distributor of this 2003 European English version.

Sarah joined JCA in 1997 after completing a Psychology degree at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education and has been a consultant since 1998. Since joining the team she has successfully completed her Level A, Level B and Level B Full competence in Occupational Testing and is currently working towards Chartership as a Practitioner in Training, completing her MSc at Birkbeck University. Specialising in psychometric testing, Sarah has worked with a variety of clients (including many blue chip organisations) in the areas of assessment and development. Her main area of work at JCA is as Head of Products and Training, managing the team and ensuring a high quality provision of psychometric services to our clients. Sarah’s clients include Arup, BNG, Chelsea Building Society, Endsleigh and Lincolnshire Police Force.
Sarah is the main trainer at JCA delivering the majority of our training courses. She is also involved in the development and running of Assessment Centres and coaching and development work. Sarah is a visiting lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire on the Occupational Psychology undergraduate and postgraduate courses.