Planning Facilitation in Colorado Springs, CO

Even the most driven teams can get stuck in the weeds without shared clarity. That’s why planning facilitation is more than just agenda-wrangling—it’s leadership design in motion. I help organizations in Colorado Springs, CO sharpen their focus, align their priorities, and leave the room with more than action items—real direction, real traction.

Planning Sessions Built for Colorado Springs' Fast-Moving Teams

Colorado Springs' business and nonprofit leaders are moving fast. From growing companies to mission-driven coalitions, the need for intentional planning is everywhere. Yet too often, sessions fall flat—people leave with vague consensus rather than a clear plan.

That’s where my approach shifts the narrative. I design and facilitate sessions that build clarity, spark commitment, and set teams up for meaningful progress—not just polite agreement.

Outcomes You Can See and Use

  • Clear priorities that align leadership and departments around what matters most

  • Actionable plans that translate strategy into next steps, not just slide decks

  • Better collaboration across roles—less spinning wheels, more shared momentum

  • Certainty about direction, even in fast-changing environments

  • Real follow-through that turns discussions into progress

  • “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

How Facilitation Engagements Work

Every engagement starts with a clear-eyed look at where your team stands—what’s working, what’s not, and what forward progress would actually look like for your organization. From there, it’s fully customized. I shape each session to match your team’s energy, priorities, and pace of change.

You can expect a working session, not a workshop. I bring a balance of structure and flexibility, so teams leave with focus, traction, and a plan that sticks long after the meeting ends.

  • - Leadership teams in Colorado Springs spinning their wheels on priorities but lacking real follow-through

  • - Founders navigating scale, change, or strategic pivots

  • - Organizations stuck between ambitious goals and inconsistent day-to-day execution

  • - Boards or cross-functional teams where misalignment delays decisions

  • - Teams ready to sharpen focus and drive outcomes—not just reach consensus

Who Planning Facilitation Helps Most

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 Colorado Springs teams?
It’s a tailored, outcome-driven process that helps teams align around key goals, clear away confusion, and translate strategy into focused action.

Which leaders benefit most from this in Colorado Springs?
Executive teams, nonprofit boards, growth-focused founders, and cross-functional teams who need sharper decision-making during periods of growth or change.

What happens inside a strategy session?
I lead your team through targeted conversations that uncover roadblocks, clarify competing priorities, and generate decisions you can execute immediately.

How is this different from a typical retreat or planning day?
This isn’t about filling time. It’s designed to unlock alignment and momentum. Every session drives clarity and helps your team make confident decisions that move the work forward.

How long do these facilitation sessions usually last?
It depends on your pace and needs. Some teams opt for a single-day intensive, while others benefit from a short series with prep, facilitation, and follow-up built in.

What should we expect to walk away with?
Clear priorities, focused direction, and a leadership team aligned on what’s next and why it matters.