Facilitation
Professional and productive gatherings are only as effective as their meeting facilitator. With your input to clarify objectives and understand the outcomes you seek, I plan flexible agendas to meet the needs of all participants. Successful meeting facilitation means participants are respected and their words are heard. This results in a process that is fair and authentic.
From initial session brainstorming and planning, to interactive facilitation and delivery, to follow-up evaluations and final presentations, I have you covered!
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Stakeholder engagement and consultations
- Team building and employee engagement
- Areas of improvement (services and human resources) including reorganization
- Community and capacity building
- Identifying and prioritizing key business services and strategies
- Establishing consistent and standardized practices
* In person and online sessions available
“Clare was well prepared, soliciting anonymous input through an online survey in advance of the session to identify and understand team dynamics and needs, resulting in an agenda reflecting our objectives. She took the time to understand what was working well and through discussions with the team, pinpoint where tweaks could be made.
In two jam packed hours, using interactive tools like Mentimeter and a virtual whiteboard, Clare led us through brainstorming activities to identify our team’s strengths and areas for improvement. This collaborative process engaged all team members and resulted in buy-in to a framework and tangible next steps to up our team meetings.” K.G., Peterborough
“We had an ambitious objective, which was to propose strategic priorities with preliminary definitions for the 2018 – 2020 Strategic Plan, and to do so within 2.5 hours. The approach developed was highly effective and engaged in-person and virtual participants. Interactive exercises and discussions were designed to generate ideas and be fun at the same time.
The plan was solid and so was the facilitation itself. The afternoon was fast-paced and there was a great deal of laughter and good ideas generated in the room. Clare is a highly skilled individual and we thank you for helping make her time available to us.” J.F., Toronto
“What a success! Clare generously volunteered her time to engage a small tight knit team of six professionals in a day of team building that became the foundation for the team members’ success together.” P.H., Aurora
“Clare facilitated an intimate virtual year-end reflection session for a team of high-performing professionals. She created a safe space, allowing individuals to be vulnerable and candid, sharing much laughter and a few tears. Her strong people skills allowed her to effortlessly reflect the group’s dynamics, finding the perfect balance between practical hands-on activities and sharing one’s feelings. #thatisawrapforourteamfor2021.” T.A., Toronto
“Clare’s energy and her ability to lead a room and interact with people really benefited the sessions. She was an enormous help to us in the planning stages too, offering advice on how best to organize a session that would keep participants engaged and interested. Participants have provided my team with a lot of positive feedback on how great the facilitators were and how well-organized the sessions were. We owe Clare a huge thank you for her work, her generosity and her knowledge – the consultations have been a success in large part thanks to her.” D.T., Toronto
