350 leaders from throughout Westchester, New York – including corporate executives, educators, health care providers, not-for-profit directors, and administrators from several levels of government – came together for two days to discuss health promotion and delivery. By the time the conference ended, the group had created task forces in gerontology, hospital delivery of care, college health and women’s health that are still forging change.
"At first, one wondered whether a room filled with people so unaccustomed to consulting each other about health-related concerns would be uncannily quiet. But Owen facilitated a remarkably productive conference by setting out clear goals, encouraging the group with a rousing call to cooperation, then facilitating that cooperation by moving from group to group, mapping a way to work together. Everyone came away enriched and encouraged by the dialogue." Nancy Breuer, Partner, WorkPositive
Planning a successful conference is much like leading an orchestra: Both require getting a group of people to express a common vision. Let Owen focus your group by:
- Creating scenarios for discussion
- Providing participants with a common vocabulary and context
- Developing activities that are mutually beneficial
- Drawing on individual strengths to forge a common vision
- Planning, managing and evaluating your even
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