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.

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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.

Our facilitation style is hands-on and collaborative. We are 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.

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Outcomes You Can Carry Forward

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  • 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

Speak with an Expert

  • “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 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, we help teams cut through the noise, clarify priorities, and turn strategy into action. The result is clarity, confidence, and alignment that drives measurable progress.

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Speak with an Expert

  • - 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 we 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 so that it 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.