Rules of Engagement
Professional Facilitation Model
This is a hybrid of facilitated and self-directed working session designed to maximize collaboration, creativity, and commitment. Our approach uses proven facilitation principles to ensure we make the most of our time together.
Our 2-day journey: Understanding landscape → Prioritizing actions → Building commitment
No laptops open during sessions (note-takers excepted). Cell phones silenced and stored. Breaks provided for urgent communications.
Sessions run as structured working blocks with clear time boundaries. Facilitators manage energy and momentum while keeping us on schedule.
A blend of guided facilitation and self-directed work. Clear instructions before each activity. Visible timekeeping. Active harvesting of outputs.
Small group work (5-6 people) for divergent thinking. Full group reconvenes for convergent synthesis. Multiple cycles per day.
All perspectives valued equally. No rank in the room during working sessions. Building on ideas, not critiquing.
Outputs captured on flip charts, templates, digital boards. Photographed and synthesized in real-time. Nothing leaves the room undocumented.
Every discussion ends with "So what? Now what?" Owners and dates assigned before leaving topics. No parking lot items without resolution path.
Standing work when energy drops. Movement between activities. Snacks and refreshments available. Fresh air breaks.
Groups are composed of mixed industry and practice backgrounds to maximize cross-pollination of ideas and perspectives.
Review the agenda to see how these principles come to life across our 2-day session.