As facilitators…
we plan and manage group events to ensure that the organization’s objectives are met effectively through clear thinking and wide participation from all involved in the process.
We guide participants in collectively thinking, dreaming, arguing, envisioning, trusting and connecting towards the larger purpose.
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Our professional facilitation services include:
Establishing a collaborative relationship with you, our client.
Planning clear methods and processes.
Creating a safe and productive environment.
Keeping open and constructive discussion flowing.
Helping others deal with a process or reach an agreement or solution.
Objectively asking questions that move discussions forward.
Guiding the group towards appropriate and useful outcomes.
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Facilitation is not a one-way-top-down communication where the group is steered towards a pre-established solution.
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Coming in as independent facilitators, we are helpful to organizations in a variety of contexts, including:
Evaluation capacity building, ongoing or single events.
Workshops, group training and skill development.
Strategic planning.
Community engagement and consultation.
“Working with SWM as facilitators for our focus group was an incredibly positive experience. Sharlene and Kelly were immensely thorough in their research throughout our work together. Their process was clear, thoughtful, and productive for our focus group.
We heard positive feedback about the process from our group members, and the deliverables were of the highest quality.
I was impressed by their ... dedication to ensuring that the ideas of all group members were considered in a respectful and collaborative manner while maintaining a clear direction ...”