Meeting,Workshop, and Retreat Facilitation

Why hire a facilitator?

  • Free yourself to fully participate and let someone else handle the planning and facilitation—because you’re already juggling enough.

  • Ensure a well-structured event that fosters inclusivity, diverse perspectives, and creativity—leading to productive, results-driven discussions.

  • Get help with organizing different individuals, groups, and their ideas to develop a shared vision for a path forward.

  • Gain fresh insights and solutions with an external perspective that reveals opportunities often overlooked within your organization.

“Our consulting firm has had the pleasure of hiring Stephanie as part of a facilitation team for several projects. We highly value her expertise in facilitating groups of all sizes, using inclusive and collaborative approaches. She is analytical and strategic, as well as thoughtful and detail oriented. Stephanie is always very prepared and professional in her demeanor, and forms a good rapport with participants. She is skillful in facilitating group dynamics, and can easily adapt to emergent issues. She is a valued collaborator! I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone seeking a skilled meeting designer and facilitator, as she will go beyond to ensure client satisfaction.” - Deb G.

What happens at facilitated events?

  • Planning

  • Problem-solving

  • Brainstorming

  • Networking

  • Strenghtening existing collaborations and developing new ones

  • Building relationships and trust

What types of groups does Adaptive Roots Consulting work with?

  • Government agencies

  • Academic institutions

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Scientists building new collaborations and preparing grant proposals

  • Food systems (e.g., networks of Extension personnel, farmers, purchasers, nonprofits, and other partners and stakeholders in food and agriculture)

Reach out to find out how group facilitation can help your team achieve its goals.