PCRC helps groups work together more effectively through our facilitation services. A facilitator can help a group of people achieve short or long-term objectives. Whether your situation involves a one-time event, a series of meetings, or building working relationships over time, PCRC can be of assistance. We will help design a process that works for you: from agenda design to meeting management to note compilation and plans for next steps.

Most PCRC facilitators are volunteer mediators who have received special training in assisting others to communicate clearly, listen for new information, find common ground, make decisions, and move forward. Our facilitators, like our mediators, don't tell the group what to do, make decisions or take sides. Their role is to be neutral, helping the group to accomplish their goals and work well together.

We facilitate in a wide range of situations, including:

• Organizations who need to develop a strategic plan
• Public meetings in which neighbors come together to share concerns and ideas
• Staff or work groups who want to work out a conflict
• Organizational retreats
• Any group which wants to work productively together
• City government public participation processes

Why might you choose to involve a facilitator?
Although you probably don't need a facilitator at every meeting, we think that there are times when an outside facilitator can be very helpful. Consider using one when you are working through a hard issue or conflict, or if you need assistance in developing an agenda that will satisfy your goals. Facilitators can also be helpful if you are concerned about time management at your meeting or when you want to make sure that all of the diverse perspectives in your group are heard. Feel free to contact PCRC to think through the possibilities.

Fees
Unlike most of our mediation services, most of PCRC's facilitation services usually require a fee. Our base fee is $150/hour of facilitation time. There are discounts available to non-profits and city and county governments. We work hard to ensure that our fees are not a barrier to using our services.