special project partners

Engage groups in structured conversations about who they are, what they do, how they want to change their environment, plus develop the tactics needed to make that change possible.

"Conversations designed to create change require participation from various sets of stakeholders, the establishment of a mutual knowledge base, and consensus on what should be done with regard to what has been learned. Special Project Partners can act as the process facilitator, fact checker/researcher, writer/recorder, and/or project manager."

WHAT WE DO: Visioning | Goal setting | Scenario planning | SWOT Analyses | Outcomes and Indicators

Develop the structure, agenda, content, and goals for learning new information, sharing lessons learned, building collegiality, and defining the value of the experience.

"We have extensive experience designing programs that provide participants with new knowledge and opportunities to discuss and react to the information presented in a safe and respectful environment."

WHAT WE DO: Outline the meeting purpose | Construct strategies to stay on task, focus on action, share information, and solve problems 
| Develop a time-respecting agenda | Build the workshop/meeting curriculum | Prepare participant information packets | Develop post-meeting evaluation tool

Conduct primary and secondary research to provide information valuable to individuals, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and consultants.

"We will search the web, online databases, dig through libraries, access government data, and conduct interviews in order to satisfy your inquiry. Our goal for every research project is to locate, gather, organize, analyze, and package information that informs and/or directs your decision making process."

WHAT WE DO: Facilitate small group discussions | Conduct personal interviews | Locate and analyze publically available data and information
| Prepare case studies and other analysis documents

Ensure meeting attendees are engaged, agree on expected outcomes, have ample opportunities to participate in the dialogue, and walk away satisfied with the process.

"We are very adept at acting as an impartial discussion leader for your planning, information, or issue driven meetings. Good structured conversations demand maximum participation and minimal distractions in the quest for common ground."

WHAT WE DO: Assist teams working on new and existing projects | Guide strategic planning discussions
| Help groups focus on problem solving | Ensure full group participation

Prepare (write) and review (edit) documents that provide readers with new insights into old ideas, greater understanding of projects or processes, and succinct answers to questions about today’s issues.

"We are writing process experts, rather than subject matter experts. This is why research is such a crucial part of our work. Also critical to the writing process is developing an understanding of the issue at hand. Like a good reporter we are charged with understanding who, what, when, where, why, and how."

WHAT WE DO: Grant and proposal writing | Prepare case studies | Develop case statements | Craft planning, project, and process documentation
| Prepare literature reviews | Draft informational and situational reports | Formulate vision and environmental scans | Prepare copy for collateral materials

Support group discussions regarding mutually concerning issues through dialogue about current realties, assets, and deficits followed by agreement on actionable next steps.

"We believe in using a mutually agreed upon process, respectful of all participants, in order to bridge the gap between current circumstances and reaching a desired situation."

WHAT WE DO: Facilitate group discussions | Define the problem | Identify key issues | Research solutions and best practices
| Evaluate alternative solutions | Outline action steps to address priority issues