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engaging people for change

WE PARTNER with leaders to unlock the potential of groups.

WE FACILITATE groups in organizations and communities to work together on what they care about most, and where everyone matters.

WE DEVELOP leaders who foster vibrant environments where people discover new ways to take collective initiative, solve problems, and deliver results.

WE DELIVER a straightforward path for people to shift from unproductive, broken discussions to productive, built conversations. Together, people in groups learn to engage their agency and shared responsibility. 

WE TEACH OUR PATHWAY CONVERSATIONS™ FRAMEWORK—backed by neuroscience—to support the kind of collaboration that turns action into impact.

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what we offer:

LEAdership development

Programs | Workshops | Courses | Coaching

GROUP
facilitation

Engagement | Planning | Coaching

what people say about us:

“Their expertise in both the process and the neuroscience behind effective engagement was especially valuable and we now have a clear, flexible roadmap and the confidence to adapt and succeed well into the future.”

- Private Foundation, Executive Vice President

“It was thrilling to see entrepreneurs engage so deeply in testing their assumptions. We cannot thank you enough for your time, talent, and expertise with this group of entrepreneurs.”

- Program Manager, Social Impact Capacity Building

“This is engagement for the new century—for organizations wishing to break barriers and truly innovate in their field.”

- Family Practice Physician, Medical Community Leader

“The process showed me the value of group learning over holding on tightly to personal ideas. At the end of the session we had clear, actionable steps and a shared direction.”

- University Faculty Member and Community Organizer

“WOW! “Pathway Conversations” guides groups through a cycle of Learning, Assumptions, Questions and Actions—all without voting or discussing ideas. It is mind-blowing in its simplicity.”

- Global Workshop Designer and Team Coach

For more about our team:

 

let’s work together

Tell us about the group you want to engage. Are there any leaders you want to develop—including yourself? Describe the challenge you’re managing. Let’s figure it out together.

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