Planning retreats and customized facilitations offer time in a relaxed, informal atmosphere away from distractions to discuss issues and set goals and priorities. This will better meet current and future organization and community needs.
Each retreat or facilitation is unique and is structured to meet your commission/council/board and community's needs. Retreats and customized facilitations may include the council/commission and the manager/administrator and other key staff members.
Planning retreats and customized facilitations may focus on
goal-setting (short- and long-term)
problem solving
relationship building
addressing contentious issues
financial planning
managing change
communications
meeting management
and more!
No matter the size of the group, our skilled facilitators work with you to plan a customized process to meet your specific needs and desired outcomes and ensure that meetings run smoothly and stay on target. Your group decides where to meet. We suggest that you meet at a location where the group can avoid day-to-day distractions and interruptions. Most retreats last from 1 to 2 ½ days during the week and on weekends in order to meet your specific needs.
During meetings, facilitators play a key role in
managing proceedings
advancing the group through the agenda in a timely fashion
helping the group or individuals work through potentially contentious issues
