Facilitations > Program 1: Power Meetings

Our facilitators build strong meeting skills and outcomes by participating in scheduled meetings (with 30 minutes added to the beginning and end). The facilitator interviews the meeting sponsor to discuss the purpose and desired outcomes, review the agenda and other background. We find out if there are outside influences that will not be present yet will influence the boundaries of the conversation.

The meeting sponsor introduces the role of the facilitator. In a 30- minute briefing we lay out guidelines of our process on an easel and ask for buy in. If granted, we take a light role in facilitating the interplay of the meeting itself and keeping it on course. Questions may be posed, body language and side conversations noted, timeline maintained and agenda followed or redrawn if needed.

At meetings end, there is a 30 minute recap of what worked and what didn’t. The desired meeting outcomes are compared with what actually happened, and the group takes on the task of setting out fresh norms and practices for future meetings. A write up is made and later distributed. If asked, the facilitator will return to another meeting to continue the process. After the meeting we de brief the sponsor and get feedback on what was accomplished.

There are a number of variations on the facilitation model that will be adapted to the client's needs.