Design and lead one-time gatherings, such as board retreats and team meetings, where there is a specific objective to achieve. Examples may include: long-term goal setting, work plan development, team bonding, and brainstorming exercises.

Host one-time virtual or in-person workshops, available from an hour session to a half-day training. 

• The Art of the Open-Ended Question

• Bridging & Bonding through Dialogue

• Designing Gatherings for Learning

Provide an outside perspective and assessment by meeting with staff, managers, clients, partners, and other stakeholders. Identify challenges and opportunities and provide a written report of findings.

Lead a project from idea to start-up phase. Process may include creating a problem statement, defining the goals and objectives, identifying resources needed (staff, financial, skills), creating systems and work flows, and demonstrating proof of concept. Can incubate a project or program (up to 1 year) until it’s ready to hand off to staff and others.

Create a graphic representation of how one’s team or organization fits within its ecosystem. Components include internal structures, external stakeholders, clients and participants, societal and political dynamics, funding opportunities, legislation and initiatives. Visualizations can help identify bottlenecks, critical relationships, and unseen opportunities.

Help first-time supervisors and managers develop their personal strengths and professional skills to effectively lead teams.