The team came together with other colleagues in 2009 to begin researching options for virtual work. We called our virtual exploration “jams” after the improv sessions of jazz musicians. We would get online and play with various virtual platforms, learning what worked and what didn't. Professionally we are all master facilitators and trainers in the Technology of Participation (ToP)®. In addition, we each have different strengths and client experiences which we combine to bring you our very best. The Virtual Facilitation Collaborative (VFC) has 121 collective years of facilitation and training experience to serve your needs. With our shared knowledge and our diverse perspectives, you can count on exquisite deliverables.
Given our expertise, from either of us you can expect the following:
- Highest quality facilitation and facilitation training services face-to-face & virtually
- Local, national, and international facilitation experience
- Sensitivity within non-profit, government, and private sectors, including healthcare, education, Tribal, faith-based, and multi-sector coalitions
- Participatory methods specialists in design, delivery, training and coaching
- Client collaboration toward clear objectives and deliverables
- Participatory decision making
- Engagement of all participants to develop consensus and buy-in
- Transformative, participatory meetings
- Clear orientation to new participants in virtual settings
- Capacity building for clients, particularly in virtual skill building and in achieving organizational goals
- Navigation through the often chaotic territory of multiple views and emotions to reach clear and achievable outcomes
- Synchronous and asynchronous virtual options for collaboration
- Virtual platform development
- “Jam” sessions to test and train in new virtual platforms
- Certification as Technology of Participation (ToP)® Facilitators (CTFs)
- ToP Qualified or Mentor Trainers to lead your training
Click on the names below to see our individual strengths and skills.