Planning Facilitation in Boulder, CO

Every leader knows the pain of a planning session that goes nowhere—big ideas, no follow-through. In Boulder, CO, where values meet velocity, planning facilitation helps teams cut through the noise and align on what matters. I help leaders turn vision into focus, ideas into action, and strategy into shared commitment.

Facilitation That Matches Boulder’s Tempo and Culture

Boulder teams are fast-moving, values-driven, and often running lean. That creates a need for planning that’s not just efficient—but energizing.

My approach is direct and collaborative, tailored to your organization’s rhythm. We get to the heart of what’s working, what’s in the way, and how your team can lead with more clarity in the next chapter.

Outcomes You Can Build On

  • Goals that are real, not just inspiring

  • Team alignment that holds beyond the meeting

  • Clear next steps tied to ownership and accountability

  • Less swirl, more forward motion

  • A culture of honest conversations that drive decisions

  • “Members of my Board of Directors are telling me that the planning retreat Shane and his team designed and facilitated for was truly a wonderful experience and the most productive RBFF gathering they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more.”

    — Dave Chanda, President & CEO, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

  • “Investing in continuous learning and up-skilling is critical for personal and organizational growth. I’ve been a CEO for many years, yet since I invested in working with Shane, I find myself scaling my own value to my business. Our executive team will climb higher mountains thanks to subtle but crucial calibrations resulting from working with Shane.”

    — Virgil Bretz, CEO, MacroHealth

  • “Shane’s approach to facilitation is thorough, and his style is energetic. He can keep a tough group of busy, hard-charging people moving and really drive to consensus. He is excellent.”

    — Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Why Boulder Teams Rely on Facilitated Planning

In a city full of ideas and momentum, it’s easy to confuse motion with progress. Planning facilitation helps you pause, focus, and move with more intention.

If your team needs a reset—or a springboard—planning facilitation in Boulder, CO gives you the space and structure to align and act.

How Planning Facilitation Works

We start with a quick diagnostic: what’s at stake, what’s in flux, and what clarity would make the biggest difference. Then I design a session or series that gets your team from stuck to aligned.

I facilitate with precision and warmth—cutting through ambiguity while making space for real participation. And I stay involved as needed to help make those plans real.

Here’s how I help.

Executive Coaching

For C-suites and senior managers

Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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Management Consulting

For nonprofit leadership teams

Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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Board Consulting

For nonprofit boards of directors

Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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Planning Facilitation

For boards, coalitions, and more

Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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Strategic Communications

For senior teams that need to break through

Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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Fractional Executive

For short-term leadership needs

Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is planning facilitation for Boulder-based teams?
It’s a structured, guided session that helps teams get aligned on priorities, make clear decisions, and turn strategy into next steps.

Who benefits most from planning facilitation?
Leadership teams, founders, and cross-functional groups navigating growth, change, or internal misalignment.

How is this different from a typical team offsite or retreat?
This isn’t a feel-good workshop—it’s a focused session built around your real challenges and goals, designed to create momentum.

When should I consider bringing in a facilitator?
When your team is spinning on the same issues, struggling to follow through, or unclear on what matters most right now.

What happens after the facilitated session?
You’ll walk away with aligned priorities, clear next steps, and a plan you can actually act on—with support to make it stick if needed.

How long do planning sessions typically last?
Most range from a half-day to two days, depending on complexity and scope, with upfront prep and post-session follow-up included.