What sets you apart from other consulting
      firms—why should we work with you?

First of all, we have a wide range of experience and background in the business, government, and higher ed sectors. This gives us a unique and value-added perspective of your challenges.

Secondly, we help you to see your business as a whole so that you can identify strategic and key areas to focus on for cost efficiency, time management, and overall improvement. Rather than giving you "politically correct" answers, we ask penetrating questions that serve the best interests of your company. Unlike most consulting and training firms we are not about doing "anything for money." We seek a fit between what our clients need and what we offer. We do not approach your business with a one-size-fits-all 'best practices' solution. If there are areas in which we can't help you we tell you upfront, before any agreements are made or any money exchanges hands.

In summary, we don't come in with all the answers. We develop the right questions to help you determine what's best for your business.

  What distinguishes your training services—how are you different?

We offer a blending of adult learning, business savvy, and real world expertise. We have the expertise to know the difference between a trainer and a learning facilitator—we are learning facilitators who make sure learning objectives are clearly spelled out, shared, and evaluated. We know the importance of engaging all learning styles and strategies. We also know that learning is a process, not an event and that you need people to be able to go directly back on the job and apply what they have learned.

Whenever possible, we draw actual examples from your particular experiences and build these into each learning activity. Rather than "teaching from a can", we customize each learning and development opportunity for your needs. We often do this at no extra charge to you. As instructors, we are frequently described as "dynamic", "passionate", "knowledgeable" and "challenging." Our training services are frequently called "world class" "highly useful," "worthwhile" and "fun."

  What differentiates your facilitation services?

We are experts in group dynamics, working with groups and running meetings and retreats for clients. In most cases we have significant business experience and have been where you are—as managers, hiring managers, strategic decision makers, and as individual contributors. Frankly, it is pretty hard to fool us and we can help you and your teams cut through the B.S. so that you can get the real issues resolved.

We engage everyone, focus them on the issues, develop buy-in and keep energy levels high. We employ visual tools, multi-media presentations and activities to create dynamic and productive meetings. We confront issues openly, objectively and respectfully.

  How do I get information on the costs associated with your services?

We are as flexible as possible around your needs and your budget. As such, our service fee structure depends on your specific situations. We take into consideration the project and the value that is created for the business. Service fee options include one or a combination of the following: per project, per program, per diem, per hour or on a retainer basis. We offer a free one-half hour assessment and will be glad to provide you with our fee schedule and estimated professional fees based on the scope and nature of your project. Please contact us at 1.505.798.2566 and 1.800.546.2745 for information .

  Why would I want to hire a meeting facilitator?

Clients hire a facilitator to provide objective input to process and content issues and challenges, especially when the risks associated with them are high. As facilitators, we can help you manage multiple stakeholders and bring all points of view to the table so that you can reach the best possible conclusions. We can ask the hard questions and help you to challenge established thinking and deeply held assumptions. We help in conflict situations by keeping the egos and emotions out of the picture and by keeping the parties communicating toward solutions. We help maintain fairness and objectivity when there are strongly held opinions.

  In what areas do you consult?

We specialize in helping you with the entire gamut of linking people, processes, and performance including:

We help streamline and find ways to best integrate and leverage your processes and programs. We work with you to create or modify:

  In what areas do you train?

A sample of our learning programs includes:

  Who are some of your current and former clients?

We work with small, medium and large organizations. Our clients come from a wide range of areas including healthcare, the airline industry, government agencies, post-secondary and higher ed institutions, engineering and technology companies, utilities, labor unions, the military, and others.

A sampling of our client list includes: