ProSidian Consulting, LLC
Consultant | Group Meeting Facilitator - Sacramento, CA
ProSidian Consulting, LLC, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Company Description
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com. Job Description
Group dynamics can be difficult at best when critical decisions need to be made. A Group Meeting Facilitator interacts with groups that need coaching to work productively as a team to reach a common goal. The group meeting facilitator guides discussions of the topics laid out in group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives agenda, with the purpose of moving the team towards a common goal. A skilled Group Meeting Facilitator fosters collaboration and teamwork and manages conflict among team members. The ProSidian Consultant | Group Meeting Facilitator will coordinate, lead, and support all phases of team meetings to ensure progression and completion of work as well as support the Global Project Lead (GPL) and Project Team, and is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. The job of a “Group Meeting Facilitator” is more of the "conductor" than a participant throughout the Program Period. The ProSidian Group Meeting Facilitator shall serve as a consultant to clients across private companies, fortune 1,000 enterprises, and government agencies of all sizes. You direct the flow and energy throughout the program period, observing participants' body language, listening carefully to what they say, drawing out those members who are not speaking, and gently moving group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives along when a member monopolizes a conversation. The ProSidian Group Meeting Facilitator shall work with and help groups, such as business teams, advisory boards, emergency action task forces, working groups, strategy planning teams, and community organizations with representatives who may have differences in perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and shaped viewpoints to solve problems and improve operations through a structured approach to strategic solutions. The group meeting facilitator serves as the process manager for getting past obstacles, so the group can communicate effectively. Running a successful meeting will help clients and stakeholders operate efficiently, provide experience for all members, and drive towards successful outcomes from group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Facilitate interaction among multi-party entities and representative bodies consisting of a balanced mix of diverse local and regional interests affected by and/or convened to contribute to varying project/taskforce initiatives. Enable participative discussions and learning among group members, allowing them to express and present different opinions while maintaining a respectful environment. ProSidian’s consultative meeting facilitation service blends that depth of understanding with our unique expertise. Our proven, seven-step process introduces ways to link your vision, goals and initiatives to your meeting agenda and helps you achieve your desired outcome. Responsibilities
Coordination/Logistics Processes:
Support creation and/or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and manage/support all aspects of meeting scheduling (location, venue and time) in accordance with established guidelines, standards, and principles. Topic/Agenda Acceptance:
Work with groups to clarify meeting content, objectives and to establish ground rules that govern behavior. Group Meeting Agendas:
Work with clients, meeting participants, and stakeholders to develop agendas (adequately estimated for time frames) that will achieve stated goals and objectives. Client Conference/Program Participation:
Select appropriate methods and tools that will enable participants to achieve results. Ongoing Course Adjustments:
Consultative facilitation while working in close partnership with clients, meeting participants, and stakeholders throughout the program period. Dynamic Process Interactions:
Create environments that allow civil dialogue and input from all participants. Leadership Coaching/Support Initiatives:
Work to ensure successful implementation of primary objectives through the facilitation of cross-functional meetings. Follow-Up Deliverables:
Work to improve the contributions from meeting participants; coordinate meeting schedules; provide assistance with creation of agendas; facilitate meetings; distribute meeting minutes, and maintain task and issues logs. Post-Event Hot Wash / After-Action Analysis:
After the session, prepare a complete report describing everything that went on in group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Public Involvement And Communications:
Foster collaboration and communication through open, ongoing and effective maintenance of knowledge repositories. Document Retention And Knowledge Repositories:
Live capture of meeting discussion/decisions in Microsoft word or excel is also expected. Program/Recommendations Implementation:
Help participants reach decisions and accomplish goals. Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position. Ability to foster collaboration and communication, lead coordination of meeting schedules, assist with the creation of agendas, facilitate group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives and distribute meeting minutes. Ability to live capture of meeting discussion/decisions in Microsoft word or excel and able to summarize chunks of information for clarity and understanding. Combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities minimum of three (3) years industry experience, with a thorough knowledge of the project management discipline. Comfortable working with group dynamics while managing group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Demonstrated ability in instruction and staff development. Effective meeting leadership (in person and remotely) with a variety of Internal and Customer SME’s. Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person. Experience and confidence in working closely with clients. Familiarity with core Microsoft office tools and processes. Highly organized, independently motivated leader with proven ability to multi-task. Strong written and oral communication and developed cross-functional teamwork and collaboration skills. Additional Information
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives. Benefits and Highlights:
ProSidian invests in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently includes competitive compensation, group health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, vacation and paid time-off (PTO) benefits, and more. ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status. For easy application use our career site located on http://www.ProSidian.com/ or send your resumes, bios, and salary expectation/rates to careers@prosidian.com. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.
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ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com. Job Description
Group dynamics can be difficult at best when critical decisions need to be made. A Group Meeting Facilitator interacts with groups that need coaching to work productively as a team to reach a common goal. The group meeting facilitator guides discussions of the topics laid out in group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives agenda, with the purpose of moving the team towards a common goal. A skilled Group Meeting Facilitator fosters collaboration and teamwork and manages conflict among team members. The ProSidian Consultant | Group Meeting Facilitator will coordinate, lead, and support all phases of team meetings to ensure progression and completion of work as well as support the Global Project Lead (GPL) and Project Team, and is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. The job of a “Group Meeting Facilitator” is more of the "conductor" than a participant throughout the Program Period. The ProSidian Group Meeting Facilitator shall serve as a consultant to clients across private companies, fortune 1,000 enterprises, and government agencies of all sizes. You direct the flow and energy throughout the program period, observing participants' body language, listening carefully to what they say, drawing out those members who are not speaking, and gently moving group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives along when a member monopolizes a conversation. The ProSidian Group Meeting Facilitator shall work with and help groups, such as business teams, advisory boards, emergency action task forces, working groups, strategy planning teams, and community organizations with representatives who may have differences in perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and shaped viewpoints to solve problems and improve operations through a structured approach to strategic solutions. The group meeting facilitator serves as the process manager for getting past obstacles, so the group can communicate effectively. Running a successful meeting will help clients and stakeholders operate efficiently, provide experience for all members, and drive towards successful outcomes from group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Facilitate interaction among multi-party entities and representative bodies consisting of a balanced mix of diverse local and regional interests affected by and/or convened to contribute to varying project/taskforce initiatives. Enable participative discussions and learning among group members, allowing them to express and present different opinions while maintaining a respectful environment. ProSidian’s consultative meeting facilitation service blends that depth of understanding with our unique expertise. Our proven, seven-step process introduces ways to link your vision, goals and initiatives to your meeting agenda and helps you achieve your desired outcome. Responsibilities
Coordination/Logistics Processes:
Support creation and/or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and manage/support all aspects of meeting scheduling (location, venue and time) in accordance with established guidelines, standards, and principles. Topic/Agenda Acceptance:
Work with groups to clarify meeting content, objectives and to establish ground rules that govern behavior. Group Meeting Agendas:
Work with clients, meeting participants, and stakeholders to develop agendas (adequately estimated for time frames) that will achieve stated goals and objectives. Client Conference/Program Participation:
Select appropriate methods and tools that will enable participants to achieve results. Ongoing Course Adjustments:
Consultative facilitation while working in close partnership with clients, meeting participants, and stakeholders throughout the program period. Dynamic Process Interactions:
Create environments that allow civil dialogue and input from all participants. Leadership Coaching/Support Initiatives:
Work to ensure successful implementation of primary objectives through the facilitation of cross-functional meetings. Follow-Up Deliverables:
Work to improve the contributions from meeting participants; coordinate meeting schedules; provide assistance with creation of agendas; facilitate meetings; distribute meeting minutes, and maintain task and issues logs. Post-Event Hot Wash / After-Action Analysis:
After the session, prepare a complete report describing everything that went on in group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Public Involvement And Communications:
Foster collaboration and communication through open, ongoing and effective maintenance of knowledge repositories. Document Retention And Knowledge Repositories:
Live capture of meeting discussion/decisions in Microsoft word or excel is also expected. Program/Recommendations Implementation:
Help participants reach decisions and accomplish goals. Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position. Ability to foster collaboration and communication, lead coordination of meeting schedules, assist with the creation of agendas, facilitate group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives and distribute meeting minutes. Ability to live capture of meeting discussion/decisions in Microsoft word or excel and able to summarize chunks of information for clarity and understanding. Combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities minimum of three (3) years industry experience, with a thorough knowledge of the project management discipline. Comfortable working with group dynamics while managing group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives. Demonstrated ability in instruction and staff development. Effective meeting leadership (in person and remotely) with a variety of Internal and Customer SME’s. Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person. Experience and confidence in working closely with clients. Familiarity with core Microsoft office tools and processes. Highly organized, independently motivated leader with proven ability to multi-task. Strong written and oral communication and developed cross-functional teamwork and collaboration skills. Additional Information
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives. Benefits and Highlights:
ProSidian invests in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently includes competitive compensation, group health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, vacation and paid time-off (PTO) benefits, and more. ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status. For easy application use our career site located on http://www.ProSidian.com/ or send your resumes, bios, and salary expectation/rates to careers@prosidian.com. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.
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