Why Use a Professional Facilitor

Here are a few reasons why a professional facilitator is a sound investment:

1. You can take advantage of and learn from the experiences (successes and failures) of other associations.

2. You dramatically decrease the learning curve, especially if your association has not established a regular process of strategic planning.

3. An experienced facilitator can effectively manage the process and recommend the most appropriate approach for your organization.

4. You are assured of objective guidance throughout the process.

5. You obtain the maximum result from the association's planning resources — meeting time, volunteers, and staff.

6. The facilitator can introduce you to new approaches to problem solving and help participants think "outside the box."

7. The facilitator can help resolve conflicts and increase communications.