Planning Facilitation in Denver, CO

Even the most talented teams struggle to gain traction without shared clarity. That’s why planning facilitation is more than logistics—it’s leadership design in action. I help organizations in Denver, CO align their priorities, build commitment across teams, and walk out of the room with more than ideas—real direction.

Planning Sessions Built for Real Business Demands

Denver teams are operating at high speed—and under pressure. From scaling startups to nonprofit coalitions, the need for meaningful planning is real. But most sessions fall flat because they prioritize consensus over clarity.

My approach is different. I design and lead sessions that get the right conversations on the table—then guide teams to decisions they can actually stick to. No wasted time, no performative alignment.

Outcomes You Can See and Use

  • Tighter alignment across senior leaders and departments

  • Strategy that’s actionable—not just aspirational

  • Reduced friction between planning and execution

  • Teams that walk away knowing what to do next—and why

  • Greater energy and ownership around critical work

  • “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 begins with discovery: what your goals are, where you’re stuck, and what success would look like if this worked better than expected. From there, we co-design a planning experience that fits your people and your pace.

I facilitate with candor, precision, and flexibility—because clarity often emerges in real time. And I don’t just lead the session; I help you embed the outcomes into how the team operates going forward.

Who Planning Facilitation Helps Most

  • - Executive teams that need better alignment around strategy

  • - Founders and leaders preparing for growth or change

  • - Organizations trying to reconnect big goals with daily work

  • - Boards or cross-functional teams that default to misalignment

  • - Teams who need clarity more than they need consensus

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 teams in Denver, CO?
It’s a structured, high-impact process that helps leadership teams align around strategy, priorities, and next steps.

Who is planning facilitation best suited for?
Executive teams, founders, boards, and cross-functional groups navigating growth, change, or misalignment.

What happens during a facilitated planning session?
We surface the right conversations, clarify priorities, and make decisions your team can act on immediately.

How is this different from a typical offsite or planning meeting?
This isn’t just a discussion—it’s guided decision-making with clear outcomes, real alignment, and momentum.

How long does a typical facilitation engagement last?
Most engagements range from a one-day session to a multi-session series, with prep and follow-up built in.

What kind of results can we expect?
Expect clearer priorities, stronger follow-through, and a team that knows what matters—and how to move on it.