The word "facilitate" means "to enable or to make easy" and the use of facilitators to help groups reach consensus and for regular organization meetings has become increasingly popular.

See below for relevant artcle on reaching consensus and a list of projects completed in this area.  

What is a facilitator?

A facilitator is an individual who helps groups and organizations to work more effectively together, to cooperate and to experience the increased energy and synergy that comes from effective collaboration.

There are many ways that you might use the skills of an effective facilitator in your organization or business. The following are some examples:

• To conduct a meeting so that everyone from the organization is able to fully participate
• To help a group reach consensus or agreement on a controversial issue and to focus energy on workable solutions
• To conduct planning meetings that are efficient and interesting

Why should you consider Don Cameron Associates as a facilitator?

There are many advantages to using Don Cameron Associates as a facilitator. The following are some important advantages:

We are skilled facilitators, with over 25 years of "hands on" experience and training.

We use a consensus-building process that has proven to be successful in diverse situations and environments.

We are sensitive to the need for unbiased and professional approaches to ensure confidentiality,  and confidence in the process.

We will save your organization time and money, by providing efficient and positive meetings.

Don Cameron Associates has successfully provided facilitation services to 
municipalities, not-for-profit associations, industry organizations, businesses, 
and federal and provincial government departments.

Reaching Consensus in Challenging Situations

Samples of Projects Completed