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Forming Collaborative Consulting Teams

with Dan Vetter

Overview

As consultants we frequently find ourselves in situations where a broad set of skills is required to address the full scope of the client's needs. For internal consultants, this may mean leading a cross-functional team formed from internal players who will be involved in delivering the solution. For external consultants it can mean this, but may also require that we identify and bring in other independent consultants who will team-up with us to work collaboratively with the client.

This kind of collaboration presents special challenges as well as benefits, all of which will be explored in this special program sponsored by our own Community Consulting Project (CCP) consultants. The CCP has challenged each of us to work together cooperatively with diverse individuals with different backgrounds, philosophies, styles, and approaches. The lessons learned about forming teams...our successes, and our mistakes...should provide guidance to all of us as we seek to work together more harmoniously in the future for the good of our clients.

Dan Vetter's personal mission is to make people--including businesses and organizations--successful. As an "Organizational Chiropractor" he seeks to eliminate the pain organizations experience from misalignment. He believes success comes when leaders, employees, and processes are cleanly aligned with what customers want. His training and quality background make him the ideal Performance Consultant.

Location

University Place (Multnomah Falls Room)
310 SW Lincoln Street
Portland, Oregon 97201
Ph: 503-221-0140
http://www.pdx.edu/cegs/uplace.html

Directions:

• Traveling North on I-5, take the I-05 exit. Take the 4th Street Exit to Downtown. Take a right at Lincoln and the University Place will be on your right.
• Traveling South on I-5, take the I-405 S exit, then take 6th St exit, and go left. Take a right on Harrison, go to 1st and then take a left on Lincoln Street. University Place will be on the left. Please be sure to go to the second entrance to stop at the kiosk and get your parking ticket.

Parking:

Park in the facility parking lot. Parking available on site: Normally $3.00 after 5 PM. We have arranged a special discounted price of $1 for ODN-OR meeting attendees. How to get that special price: Tell the parking attendant you are with the Oregon ODN group to receive the $2 discount and pay only $1. Metered parking is available on Lincoln street and is free after 7 PM.

Times (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES)

Peer Coaching: 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Peer Coaching Document)
KickOff: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Program: 6:30 - 8:15 PM
Closing and Announcements: 8:15 - 8:30 pm

All sessions and meetings will meet in the Multnomah Falls Room at University Place.

Cost

Meeting attendance is free for chapter members. The cost for non-members is $10. The fee can be used to offset the membership fee if paid at the program.

Pre-Meeting Session: Peer Coaching

Every month, one hour prior to the general program, Oregon ODN members who are interested in Peer Coaching gather to participate in a coaching activity. We form small peer coaching groups of approximately six participants, each with a facilitator. We ask for volunteers interested in receiving coaching to describe a goal or challenge they are facing; the others in their group ask powerful questions to help that person gain new perspectives on their goal/challenge. This is a wonderful opportunity to get coached, provide peer coaching, and learn more about a powerful coaching process that can be applied in various settings. If you have any questions about Peer Coaching, contact Monique Breault at monique.breault@hp.com.

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