Start the Conversation
Choose what your team needs today, and I'll recommend a thoughtful check-in activity to help you begin your meeting.
What type of check-in activity would be most helpful for your team today?
Head back and choose what would be most helpful for your team.
A NEXT STEP, IF YOU WANT ONE
Sometimes you just need a second set of eyes.
Second Set of Eyes: A Meeting Consultation
Intake Conversation
30 minutesTell me about the meeting, who's in the room, what you're hoping to accomplish, and where you'd especially like my perspective.
My Review
Send me your agenda, even in its roughest form. I'll review it through a facilitator's lens, looking at what's working well, what may be missing, and where a few adjustments could make the meeting even stronger.
Feedback Conversation
30 minutesWe'll talk through what I noticed and any tweaks I'd consider making. You'll leave with practical feedback you can use as you finalize your meeting.
You'll leave with clarity and confidence.
Clarity on what's working, what may be missing, and where a few small tweaks could make the meeting stronger.
One focused review. Two conversations. Practical feedback you can put to work right away.
Let's Take a Second LookAfter 20+ years of designing and facilitating meetings and retreats, I’ve developed a pretty good eye for an agenda.
I can usually spot where the flow or sequence could be smoother, where an activity may ask too much of people too soon, and where a few thoughtful adjustments could make the meeting stronger.
And for whatever reason, I’m strangely good at estimating how long an activity will actually take. I’m usually within a minute or two. 😄
If you’d like a second set of eyes on the meeting you’re planning, I’d be happy to take a look.
A focused, one-round consultation where I’ll look at what you’re planning through a facilitator’s eyes and offer thoughtful, practical feedback to help make your meeting even stronger.
Want a Little More Guidance?There's more to a good check-in than picking the right question.
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite practices for choosing, introducing, and facilitating meeting check-ins thoughtfully.
Read the article →
Meeting Check-Ins: The First Five Minutes of Your Meeting Are Doing More Than You Think
Hi, I am Monique Stevens
I believe a thoughtful beginning can change the conversation that follows.
I’m a facilitator, leadership coach, and organization development consultant. I created this tool to make it a little easier to begin meetings in ways that help people connect, reflect, and have better conversations.
If you'd like a thought partner as you plan your meeting, retreat, or team conversation, I'd be happy to help you think through the experience you want to create. You can explore my facilitation services or if you’re not sure what kind of support you need, use the button below and let’s talk.
