Planning Facilitation in Salt Lake City, UT
Clear planning creates momentum. Shane Kinkennon provides facilitation services that help Salt Lake City organizations cut through competing priorities and turn conversations into real progress. By aligning teams and focusing on what matters most, planning facilitation transforms meetings into outcomes that drive sustainable growth.
Strategy Designed for Salt Lake City’s Fast-Moving Teams
Salt Lake City organizations don’t have the luxury of slowing down. Between rapid startup growth, expanding healthcare systems, and mission-driven nonprofits, teams here need planning sessions that deliver clarity and traction without wasted time.
My facilitation style is hands-on and collaborative—focused on cutting through distractions, surfacing what really matters, and aligning your team on priorities that move the needle. Instead of endless discussions, you leave with clear direction, shared accountability, and the momentum to move forward with confidence.
Outcomes You Can Carry Forward
Clear goals that move from vision to practical, lasting action
Alignment that continues after the meeting, not just during it
Next steps tied directly to ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Less back-and-forth, more consistent progress
A culture of conversations that strengthen decisions and sustain momentum
How Teams Gain Clarity Through Facilitation
Big ideas lose momentum when teams can’t align on the path forward. Facilitation bridges that gap—helping leaders focus, make clear decisions, and create commitments that last.
Through guided conversations, I help teams cut through the noise, clarify priorities, and turn strategy into action. The result is clarity, confidence, and alignment that drives measurable progress.
- Teams experiencing rapid growth but needing a clear roadmap to channel their energy
- Leaders who want planning sessions to produce action instead of stalled conversations
- Organizations that have strong ideas but struggle with consistent execution
- Boards and cross-functional groups seeking alignment to reduce delays in decision-making
- Nonprofits and mission-driven teams determined to expand their impact without losing focus
Who Planning Facilitation Supports Most
Here’s how I help.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is planning facilitation for Salt Lake City teams?
It’s a structured, results-driven process that helps leaders cut through the noise, align around priorities, and turn conversations into actionable next steps. Instead of leaving with just ideas, your team walks away with clarity and direction.
Who benefits most from planning facilitation?
Founders, executives, boards, and cross-functional teams who are scaling quickly, navigating transitions, or struggling to stay aligned benefit the most. It’s designed for organizations that need to move faster without sacrificing focus..
How is this different from a typical planning meeting or offsite?
Traditional meetings often circle around issues without resolution. Facilitation adds structure, guided conversation, and accountability—ensuring that discussions translate into real commitments and measurable progress.
When is the right time to bring in a facilitator?
If your team is repeating the same conversations, struggling to follow through, or unclear about what matters most right now, facilitation can reset the process and provide traction when it’s most needed.
What happens during a facilitated planning session?
Sessions surface the real challenges, clarify goals, and establish next steps with clear ownership. The process is collaborative, practical, and focused on alignment your team can sustain long after the meeting.
How long do planning facilitation engagements usually last?
Most engagements run anywhere from a single-day workshop to a series of sessions over several months, with prep and follow-up built in to ensure accountability and results.