FEATURED PROJECT

Assignment: Facilitating discussion, creative brainstorming, and collaboration for Milton Historical Society’s 2024 Board of Directors

Milton Historical Society

The most productive leadership planning retreats begin with the selection of an experienced facilitator for the preparation of a detailed agenda and timeline for the session. Within 7 days, a summary that built upon the discussion and decisions made was delivered to key leaders.

Beginning with an agreed-upon list of session outcomes was the first step in developing a meaningful and well-organized agenda and session flow.

Once agreement was reached for supporting Gring Consultants’ responsibility as session facilitator, the 14-member Milton Historical Society’s Board of Directors remained on task for the allotted six hours. The Board is comprised of history lovers who are dedicated to promoting their past through presentation, education, and exploration.

Gring Solutions provided these consulting and facilitation services for generating a 2024 organizational Plan-of-Action, along with a 3-year set of measurable objectives.

Scope of Assignment

• Generate draft of session outcomes

• Develop objectives for session

• Prepare Agenda including a recommended “flow of session”

• Facilitate session and take notes

• Prepare and submit a session summary

The definition of the word facilitate, can mean “make easier, make possible, open the door, enable, assist, help, expedite, accelerate, encourage, simplify, advance or promote” – all good attributes for any successful business or non-profit venture.