Within any business, several important projects are going on at any time. You will clarify goals and tap into the creativity of your team and on-hand resources much faster and more efficiently with the discipline of the right creative process and a skilled facilitator.
What a
Facilitator Isn’t
But let’s clarify what a facilitator isn’t. You might have heard the term tossed around in various contexts, from public speaking to event planning. However, that’s not quite what we do here. Unlike speakers or event organizers, our focus is solely on facilitating meaningful progress for you and your business.
What is a
Facilitator?
So, what exactly is a facilitator? It’s not just about throwing around ideas; it’s about bringing them to life with purpose and direction. A skilled facilitator is like a guiding hand, leading you through a creative process to turn your ideas into tangible results. Think of it as a roadmap, complete with clear goals, actionable steps, and deadlines to ensure progress.
The
Facilitator’s Role
“Facilitator” comes from the Latin root “facilis,” meaning “easy.” In a business application of the creative process, a facilitator’s role is to work with you to make it easier to identify and clarify your desired business outcomes. Then, recommend and apply creative processes to suggest a roadmap to accomplish them.
With a skilled facilitator managing meeting dynamics, you can fully engage with your team to generate ideas and build action plans to accelerate progress and get the job done.
What is a
Facilitator?
So, what exactly is a facilitator? It’s not just about throwing around ideas; it’s about bringing them to life with purpose and direction. A skilled facilitator is like a guiding hand, leading you through a creative process to turn your ideas into tangible results. Think of it as a roadmap, complete with clear goals, actionable steps, and deadlines to ensure progress.
What a
Facilitator Isn’t
But let’s clarify what a facilitator isn’t. You might have heard the term tossed around in various contexts, from public speaking to event planning. However, that’s not quite what we do here. Unlike speakers or event organizers, our focus is solely on facilitating meaningful progress for you and your business.
The
Facilitator’s Role
“Facilitator” comes from the Latin root “facilis,” meaning “easy.” In a business application of the creative process, a facilitator’s role is to work with you to make it easier to identify and clarify your desired business outcomes. Then, recommend and apply creative processes to suggest a roadmap to accomplish them.
With a skilled facilitator managing meeting dynamics, you can fully engage with your team to generate ideas and build action plans to accelerate progress and get the job done.
THE
Approach
It starts with discovery and results in measurable
outcomes and exciting action plans.
Discovery
Gather relevant facts to ensure your stakeholders are well-prepared.
Priorities
Use discovery facts to define priorities and break them into specific projects.
Projects
Clearly define specific projects and engage your team to generate ideas.
Outcomes
Explore performance indicators, ensuring projects drive business outcomes.
Plans
Facilitate an action plan documenting ideas and tasks in a specific timeline.
Services are delivered on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid environment. Participants can include your local team, customers, stakeholders, or subject matter experts.
MEET
KANDICE
HERNDON
MEET
KANDICE
HERNDON
Hey Party People, my name is Kandice Cinnamon Herndon, Principal Facilitator, and owner of Cinnamon Sparks. Principal Facilitator is a fancy way of saying I apply creative process to help business owners and managers find a way to clarify goals and transform their ideas into engaging and exciting action plans.
I’ve been a certified facilitator of creative process for over 25 years. As a life-long learner, I constantly find new ways to couple the art of facilitation with over 40 years of business management, coaching, sales, and marketing experience. All brought together in pursuit of your business goals.
I believe wholeheartedly that everything you need for success is already inside you. My role is to create an environment where you and your team discover, explore, and transform your best thinking into specific projects and an actionable plan.