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Grow the skills that help people work better together.
Collaboration is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s the engine of progress in a world that moves quickly, changes suddenly, and demands solutions that no single organisation can deliver alone. The Learn section gives you practical skills, tools, and confidence to lead collaboration that actually works—across teams, organisations, communities, and complex systems.
Whether you're completely new to Strategic Doing or ready to deepen your practice, you’ll find a learning pathway that meets you where you are
Training & courses
If you want to build capability fast, this is your starting point. Our courses are hands-on and designed for real-world conditions: time pressure, competing priorities, and groups that don’t always start on the same page.
These courses teach the ten core skills of Strategic Doing and give you practical experience applying them. Sessions are available online, in-person, and in hybrid formats, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.
In this section you'll find:
How Strategic Doing works
30/30Strategic Doing works because it breaks big, messy challenges into simple, repeatable skills. This section is your guide to understanding the mechanics behind the method.
You’ll find clear, jargon-free explanations of each of the ten skills, along with supporting practices like appreciative questions, pathfinder projects, and 30/30 meetings. Think of it as your “method overview”—a way to learn what makes Strategic Doing distinctive and effective.
Course comparison table
Strategic Doing courses mark a learning pathway to mastery. The initial courses involve exploration. These courses provide you with an understanding of what Strategic Doing is, how it evolved, and why it works.
| Course | Price | Format | Duration | Accreditation | Who it's for | What You Learn | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Doing in a Nutshell | Free | Online (self-paced) | ~60 mins | None | Anyone curious about SD; leaders; community members; change agents | What SD is, why it exists, core logic, real examples | None |
| Strategic Doing Essentials: The Four Questions | $395 | Online or In-Person | 4 hours | Basic | Managers; facilitators; educators; community professionals | Using the four questions; uncovering assets; shaping opportunities | None (Nutshell recommended) |
| Strategic Doing Flow | $895 | Online or In-Person | 1 day (8 hours) | Practitioner (Basic Level) | People preparing to apply SD; facilitators; consultants | Full 10-skills flow; Game Board simulation; Big Easy; 30/30 meetings | None (Essentials recommended) |
| Strategic Doing for Practitioners | $1,495 | Hybrid (Online + Coaching) | 4x4hr sessions + coaching | Practitioner | People applying SD in real contexts; emerging practitioners; public sector; consultants | Deep dive into 10 skills; appreciative questions; pathfinder projects; reflective practice | Essentials or Flow helpful but not required |
| Strategic Doing for Teams: Workshop Leader Training | $1,995 | Online or In-Person | Multi-session + coaching | Workshop Leader | Teams adopting SD; facilitators; project leaders; community developers | Workshop design; logistics; Table Guides; Game Board; online facilitation; Strategic Action Pack | Strategic Doing for Practitioners |
| Strategic Doing Fellows Capstone | Free | Online | 8-week seminar | Fellow | Advanced practitioners; researchers; ecosystem stewards | Advanced theory; systems work; teaching SD; reflective mastery | Practitioners, Teams, or Flow |
Which Strategic Doing course is right for me?
A decision flowchart to guide users toward the best course for their needs.