Consultant | Group Meeting Facilitator - Montgomery, AL

Consultant | Group Meeting Facilitator - Montgomery, AL

ProSidian is looking for "Great People Who Lead" at all levels in the organization. Are you a talented professional ready to deliver real value to clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment? ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value.

ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six Enterprise Solution Areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations.

Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through the design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers.

Job Description

Group dynamics can be complicated 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 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 supports 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 and ends with the delivery of the final outputs that achieve stated mission objectives.

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.

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.

Facilitate interaction among multi-party entities and representative bodies consisting of a balanced mix of diverse local and regional interests affected by and convened to contribute to varying project / task force 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.

The ProSidian difference : local to global | extensively researched practice | deep content and process expertise | comprehensive engagement - scope and configuration management, Pre-planning, in-meeting facilitation, and post-meeting follow-up.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors' or Masters' Degree from an accredited school (Preferable) and / or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Minimum of eight years' experience working with senior management.
• Experience supersedes / complements academic achievement with a satisfactory, post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice : facilitation of Strategic Planning Facilitation, Board Retreat Facilitation, Advisory Boards and Conferences or group decision-making meetings utilizing a Strategic Planning Facilitation, Board Retreat Facilitation, Advisory Board and Conference model which emphasizes team / group engagement and consensus-based decision-making or the conduct of professional training on topics related to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal, and State Government Agencies
• Project management experience is required, including developing and managing scopes of work and budgets
• Ability to foster collaboration and communication, leads the coordination of meeting schedules, assist with the creation of agendas, facilitate group meetings and project / taskforce initiatives and distribute meeting minutes are expected
• 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 provided 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 and demonstrated ability to apply within a complex organization
• Comfortable working with group dynamics while managing group meetings and project / taskforce initiatives or activity process
• Competent at making observations and recognizing when interactions, situations, or group dynamics change. And if there are disruptive behaviors, promptly intervene to disperse or extinguish them
• Demonstrated ability in instruction and staff development, inclusive of a) development of group meetings, training, and project / taskforce initiative materials, b) coaching and mentoring of peers, leadership, and staff.
• 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, with our client and internal committees
• Experience and confidence in working closely with clients, program leadership, sub-group chairs, meeting participants, and other stakeholders, primarily through the facilitation of cross-functional meetings and internal department-level meetings
• Experience directly related to quality assurance or quality control responsibilities
• Familiarity with core Microsoft office tools and processes, especially : excel, outlook, word, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized, independently motivated leader with proven ability to multi-task
• PMP certification a plus +
• Skills in group learning techniques, as well as skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, team building, planning, and organizing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build enthusiasm, urgency, and influence without direct authority
• Strong sense of urgency, problem-solving skills, and assertive enough to get things on track with appropriate suggestions or to redirect group efforts
• Strong written and oral communication and developed cross-functional teamwork and collaboration skills
• Valid passport required, and ability to travel as required

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