Convening Design: Accelerate Your Progress
The best leaders know that a meeting or gathering isn't just a conversation — but instead a strategic tool. Meetings are far too important (and too expensive) to be treated as routine events. I like to flip the script on traditional speaker or panel formats to ensure that 70–80% of your event is dedicated to listening and meaningful dialogue.
Methodology
I've been training for this since I was 5 (seriously). My dad ran our family meetings at the kitchen table like a board room, and I was tasked as the notetaker. Since then, I've spent the last two decades refining my approach, blending:
Working Together
I've been told I'm easy to work with (my goal) and offer strategic consulting services designed to meet your specific needs, whether it's a full convening design or expert facilitation.
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Bespoke Convening Design Refining the purpose, detailed agenda creation, including strategic journey mapping (before, during and after the event), developing discussion prompts, speaker prep, evaluation |
Expert Facilitation Whether it's a high-stakes offsite, a field-level convening, or a Jeffersonian Dinner, I bring a mix of warmth and structure to the room (or Zoom room). |
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Signature Workshops Communication Skills (Asking Better Questions) |
As-Needed Advisory Need a quick strategy call? Want some input on an upcoming convening? Get in touch to schedule an hour (or power-half hour!) advisory session. |
Types of Convenings I Support:
✔ Field-level convenings that bring together changemakers and funders
✔ Multi-part convening series (virtual or in-person)
✔ Team or Executive retreats
✔ Jeffersonian Dinners designed to spark meaningful connections and learning from others
✔ Re-design of recurring meetings to better build clarity & momentum (All Hands, Team Meetings, etc)
✔ Focus Groups, Community Dialogue, Student Groups
Schedule a free 15 min consultation
Let's talk about your vision. No hard sells.