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Guiding leaders through complexity

Guiding leaders through complexityGuiding leaders through complexityGuiding leaders through complexity

Make better decisions and move important work forward with our Collaborative Breakthrough Workshop.

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Guiding leaders through complexity

Guiding leaders through complexityGuiding leaders through complexityGuiding leaders through complexity

Make better decisions and move important work forward with our Collaborative Breakthrough Workshop.

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She created an inclusive environment where everyone had an opportunity to contribute.


Karen Rockwell, Executive Director, HALC

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Guided Collaboration for any team

Certified by AJ&Smart

Susan Trachsel is certified by AJ&Smart in The Emergent Collaboration System (ECS). Regardless of the stakes or pressure, this system gives facilitators the mindsets, techniques, and resources they need to lead fantastic workshops for any group, any circumstance, and any challenge. Learn more about this system by AJ&Smart at facilitator.com 


Do you have these common challenges?

Endless meetings with unclear outcomes

Cross-department silos that slow delivery

"Too busy to fix how we work" syndrome

People lack ownership over solutions

More committees than Congress

We provide these observable outcomes

Significant reduction in meeting time.

Clear owner and next-step recorded for every major decision

Big messy challenges turned into clear direction and real momentum

See it in action

Housing Authority of Lincoln County went from a strategic plan to shared ownership, including a backup-partner system their maintenance team created themselves. 

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What We Offer

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Collaborative Breakthrough Workshop

Time: 1-5 days


Outcome: Cross-department alignment; prioritized roadmap; risk mitigation plan


Best for: Multi-team initiatives

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Lightning Decision Jam

Time: Half-day


Outcome: Clarity on a specific decision; owners of actions assigned; deadlines given.


Best for: Single team; urgent decision block

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Facilitation Training

Using ECS, Susan provides online and in-person training for basic to advanced facilitation skills.


You can sign up for an upcoming course or request a group training for your department. Training is fun and engaging, and you will walk away with everything you need to be a top facilitator.

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Why Choose Us?

Experience

Training and Certification

Training and Certification

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25+ years of experience in government:


Policy, Management and Social Services;

Medical, Behavioral and Public Health operation experience;

Project Management and Communications;

Emergency Management;

Non-Profit Boards;

Elected City Councilor.

Training and Certification

Training and Certification

Training and Certification

Susan with AJ&Smart leadership after completing Full Stack Facilitation certification, including the

Training and certification in

  • Certified AJ&Smart Guide
  • Teaching and Training
  • Leadership Development
  • Emergent Collaboration System certified



Skills

Training and Certification

Skills

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  • Leadership
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public Communications
  • Project Management
  • Planning
  • Technology Use in Government
  • Training and Facilitation

FREE Resources to get started

Productive Meeting ChecklistSprint Planning Template for Local Government

Ready to transform your team?

  • Clear scoping and fixed-fee options
  • Light lift for your team (we prepare the agenda and roles and provide all materials)
  • Privacy and discretion for sensitive topics.
  • 100% Money-back Guarantee

Custom Solutions

We can design a training or workshop based on your needs. Reach out for a discovery call and we can plan something that works best for you.

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