Step one: Meet with the facilitator to define your goals      Define the exact results that you want to receive from the session of group of sessions.    Determine the goal that you want to reach: action plan, communication model, evaluation, etc.    Choose your team members to maximize the results.

	Step two: Establish a meeting time and place, either at your site or at a retreat center      The environment will make a tremendous difference in the mood and pace of the meeting.   All options are available to match the mood and character of the project and to provide a comfortable and convenient location for all attendees.

	Step three: The facilitator conducts the meeting, or series of meetings and brings the group to a vision and consensus      After the meeting or series of meetings is designed and the location chosen, then the facilitator provides the structure and leadership needed to reach the desired goals or objectives.

	Step four: The facilitator delivers a summary report, action plan, communication model or other result along with recommended steps to meet that plan.      The entire process is managed without the participants taking notes. Within a pre-arranged time frame the facilitator will deliver the notes from the meeting and arrange for any follow-up desired.

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