As a facilitator, I act as a neutral third party hired to run meetings effectively and efficiently. I actively facilitate community stakeholders vested in many different issues as well as community boards of directors who need help refining and combining the components that help them deliver their mission to their constituents. This may sound unnecessary, but once you experience it, you’ll never want to go back to regular old meetings.

When all of your stakeholders are not headed in the same direction, it’s time to engage a facilitator. As your facilitator, I can help you explore possibilities, mitigate differences, and create resolutions that acknowledge everyone’s contributions. Ultimately, you’ll reach more than consensus. Not only will you gain clarity on the issue, the individuals will feel more involved, valued, and respected. You’ll build trust and support for the solutions developed and all who participated.

Facilitation can help you take a challenge that seems insurmountable and break it down into pieces that are easier to tackle. Invite all stakeholders into an environment that is conducive to open discussion and creative problem solving.