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Technical Assistance to Communities

Planning Sessions

Whether you call it “strategic planning," "action planning," or just plain old ordinary planning, AHEC facilitators can help lead your group through the process. 

Environmental scans, evaluating opportunities and threats, asset mapping, visioning, developing mission statements and goals, brain-storming, etc. are all parts of effective planning. As outside, neutral parties familiar with the health care field, we can help your group take an honest look at itself and help you decide where you should be going. Outside facilitation allows all members of an organization to effectively participate in the planning process without having to play dual roles of organizing and leading. Planning can mean starting from scratch, or it can be bringing what you’ve already done up to date.

Meeting Facilitation

Many times in developing partnerships, collaborations or networks, deciding “who’s in charge” gets in the way of the process. Using AHEC staff as a neutral party to facilitate your meeting is an effective way to level the playing field.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict is a healthy part of group dynamics. Unresolved conflict, however, impedes progress and may destroy a collaborative effort. AHEC staff will work with your group to help them understand how to better deal with difficult dynamics and complex interests.

For references or pricing for planning, facilitation or conflict resolution services, contact:

Chris Blodgett
Interim Director
EW Area Health Education Center
e-mail: blodgett@wsu.edu

PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
(509) 358-7640
FAX (509) 358-7647

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