Daniel Robin & Associates
Making Workplaces Work Better
Facilitation & Mediation Services
When groups are at risk of losing ground or wasting time due to mismanaged differences, it may be wise to involve a professional facilitator, moderator, or shuttle diplomat. At the heart of all our skill-building courses is facilitation that meets people needs and interests while remaining focused on the group's goals. Call us to discuss your unique situation if you are considering using a professional facilitator or mediator for a meeting or event.
Large Group Facilitation and Mediation Success Stories
Example 1: A California college preparatory school was in trouble. The teachers, parents and administrators were blaming the board (and each other) for mismangement, incompetence and illegal acts. Students did not know what to think. Communication had broken down. It appeared that the school was at risk of having its charter revoked or worse. Through collaboration with both sides (the board and the local office of education), we successful facilitated and mediated an open meeting of more than 150 people, using ground rules to help make it safe to express honest ideas and concerns. Those in attendance ultimately voted to rebuild the board, restore interpersonal trust and to save the school itself.
Example 2: Before it became law, principal Daniel Robin facilitated an emotionally-charged meeting of more than 100 diverse individuals and government leaders in an open debate on the NAFTA trade agreement. This facilitation allowed for successful exchange of views, civilized and instructive public comment, and resulted in effective collaboration toward coherent policy recommendations.
Example 3: In 1993, after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, principal Daniel Robin used shuttle diplomacy and facilitated negotiation to restore cooperation between an Egyptian-run consulting company and the Kuwaiti government (Ministry of Defense, Military Engineering Projects) to rebuild roads, airports, and other infrastructure. When Mr. Robin was brought in, all communication between the company and Kuwaiti government had ceased, with the head of the Kuwaiti government committee expressing a strong desire to cancel the project. The project was successfully completed several months later, earning DR&Associates accolades for having "achieved the impossible."
We can also provide testimonials and references for our many satisfied non-profit, government, educational institution, and corporate clients.
