Build consensus and ownership for shared decisions.

FACILITATION

It can be difficult to build consensus, particularly amongst diverse stakeholders who are responsible for negotiating shared solutions to complex problems. A neutral facilitator helps the group by creating an open environment, asking difficult questions, and supporting people to fully contribute.

As a skilled and neutral facilitator, Heather Graham supports groups by:

Designing an inclusive process that builds ownership
Creating an environment that promotes open and honest dialogue
Effectively managing difficult discussions
Building consensus towards shared outcomes/solutions
Capturing the process and key decisions/actions in a clear report

Examples of Past Facilitations include:

Women’s Retreat for Leaders at Fells Meadows

Facilitation of numerous community engagement events with and for – women, youth, seniors, caregivers, newcomers, diverse cultural and linguistic groups, and people who experience homelessness and/or MH and addiction issues

Strategic planning retreats for diverse organizations and collaborations (refer to ‘Strategic Planning and Thinking’ AND ‘Collaboration’)