WHAT WE DO
FACILITATION
Experts in designing, guiding, and facilitating conversations that drive meaningful engagement, consensus, and action
Fostering productive conversations that drive results
Encolor offers custom facilitation services to help you foster productive conversations that drive results, build consensus, and ensure all voices are heard in decision-making.
Our philosophy:
We take a people-centered approach to facilitation. Each facilitator brings their unique expertise, using our inquiry-based framework to drive productive conversations that extend beyond the meeting.
Our facilitators:
Content facilitators provide subject matter expertise to guide discussions and deepen solution development, while also shifting to a neutral role when needed for decision-making. Process facilitators focus on meeting structure and design, helping participants share their expertise, collaborate effectively, and drive productive outcomes.
Our Approach
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We start with the end in mind, defining success for each client before planning our facilitation approach. By understanding your goals and desired outcomes, we tailor a facilitation pathway to meet your needs and ensure participants feel engaged and accomplished.
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During the event, we use various tactics to engage all participants, both in person and online, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and comfortable. Virtual tools like chat, polls, and whiteboards drive participation, while in-person we offer both written and verbal engagement opportunities. We combine one-on-one, small group, and large group discussions to foster consensus, connection, and collaboration.
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We believe the best meetings leave participants reflecting and ready to take action. Our work continues beyond the meeting, providing actionable follow-ups and facilitated planning to ensure progress between sessions.
Services
Facilitation is our craft. We lead both one-time meetings and long-term discussions spanning months or years. Some of our favorite events and groups to facilitate include:
Strategic Planning Sessions
Board or Staff Retreats
Coalitions, Working Groups, and Advisory Committees
Organizational Change Management Sessions
Goal, Metric, and KPI Development Sessions
Conflict Resolution and Team Building
Stakeholder and Community Listening Sessions
And more