Community
Building
International
Accelerating change through the spirit of community
“There is a yearning in the heart for peace” (M. Scott Peck)
CASE STUDY: Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)
COMMUNITY BUILDING is changing lives in Milwaukee!
Over 10 years ago, the leaders of Wisconsin Community Services were desperate to see reform and life change among those in human services and the criminal justice system. They invited CBI in to facilitate community building workshops (CBW) and skills trainings (CBST). The results were astounding!
Now in its 12th year, the cutting-edge Community Building Milwaukee program has been a model for the nation. CBI has trained over 100 community building facilitators, who are working to improve outcomes in social and criminal justice programs throughout the city! Peace and community is coming to Milwaukee!
Upcoming Workshops & Trainings
Biel/Bienne, SWITZERLAND – Community Building Workshop (CBW)
July 1 - July 3Munich, GERMANY – Community Building Workshop (CBW)
July 8 - July 10
CBI Workshop Testimonials
Colleen Frye, Racine Correctional Institution
John Pehrson, DuPont
Clarence Johnson, Social Services Admin.
B. McWhorter, M.D.
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For as little as $9/month, you can become a Silver member of CBI and receive discounts on future workshops and trainings. Plus, you’ll get access to our CBI online course library, newsletter, and more!
We also have a Gold membership, where you can pursue CBI Facilitator certification and get access to advanced and masters-level trainings to lead your own workshops!
CBI "Free" Membership
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CBI "Silver" Membership
- Everything in Bronze
- Advanced Training Courses
- 20% off CBI Events
- Special CBI Events with Edward Groody
- CBI Facilitator Training
CBI "Gold" Membership
- Everything in Bronze and Silver, plus
- 40% off CBI Events
- CBI Facilitator Training
- CBI Masters Class access
- Other Exclusive trainings
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Featured CBI Facilitators

EDWARD GROODY
Master Facilitator
EDWARD GROODY serves as President and Board Chair of CBI. He is President of Ed Groody & Associates, Inc. an organization development-consulting firm. He and his team of consultants have been helping companies get exceptional results and create a Spirit of Community in the workplace since 2001. Edward specializes in helping leaders implement change in a way that engages and honors people. He has facilitated highly successful financial and cultural turnarounds in a variety of industries and corporate settings.

"CB workshops are always bringing me new knowledge, wisdom and real changes within myself. Through the workshops, I am learning how to be in deep contact with myself and with others, and in this I see a great opportunity for the growth of all interpersonal relationships."

KAROL HERION, Ph.D.
Facilitator II
Karol has been doing a variety of works: teaching, leading a university department, managing various projects, doing research, working as a journalist, writing books and, in the last ten years, he has been working as a facilitator, coach and soft-skills trainer. He accompanies individuals and organizations on their way to unleash their potential and inner resources. His clients include companies such as Volkswagen, Orange, Jaguar Land Rover, IBM, Ecco, Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, Daikin, Kia Motors, and Tesco Stores. Karol also works for municipalities and for governmental and non-governmental organizations. In 2019, he completed his training in facilitating with Edward Groody at CBI and now facilitates CBWs in Slovakia and other European countries.
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