Category Archives: Facilitation
The Funders Network
It’s been awhile since I posted a blog, and that’s partly because I’ve been working on a long-term consulting project serving The Funders Network, directing Smart Growth California. In that work, I’ve had the opportunity to build relationships with funders, … Continue reading
LA (Neighborhood Land Trust Retreat) Story
One way in which I know my work makes a positive difference is when clients I previously served ask to me help them out again. After last year’s very successful retreat with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, I’m thrilled … Continue reading
LA County Active Transportation Coalition Retreat
These days, I’m working in partnership with my Affiliates to serve collaborations change initiatives. The latest example: Jill Sourial and I recently facilitated a two-retreat for a the LA County Active Transportation Coalition, a project between the Safe Routes to … Continue reading
Trevor Project Advance
I recently facilitated an incredible two-day Advance (another name for a retreat) for the Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. As an organization, Trevor Project … Continue reading
15 Process Tools for Collaboration: Building Healthy Communities Long Beach
Over the course of eight months, I served Building Healthy Communities Long Beach (BHCLB). BHCLB is a collaborative of a diverse group of partners supported by the California Endowment working together to create sustainable and positive health outcomes in the … Continue reading
10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)
Here are my top 11 recommendations on books related to facilitation: Great meetings!: How to facilitate like a pro. Kelsey, D., & Plumb, P. (1997). A good intro. “The facilitator impacts and guides the process but does not give input on … Continue reading