Team Effectiveness & Facilitation
Facilitated experiences to create clarity and forward movement
I help teams and groups navigate difficult conversations, clarify their mission, vision, and values, and develop skills to increase organizational effectiveness. As a skilled facilitator, I create a safe and productive space for discussions to result in meaningful and actionable outcomes. Whether you are interested in team development, strategy retreats, action planning, or simply want to improve overall team health, I can work with you to design customized experiences to help your group thrive.
Team Alignment & Development
A highly effective and aligned team has a clear sense of purpose, leverages each other’s strengths, and drives greater success for the organization. However, building and maintaining such a dream team can be challenging. As a consultant in team alignment and development, I partner with you and your team to assess your current strengths and areas for improvement, offer insights and recommendations to enhance individual and team performance, and design and facilitate tailored sessions to address them. Whether it’s team visioning, communication improvement, navigating conflict, or other challenges, I will work with your team to develop the skills and mindsets necessary for growth and success.
Facilitation of Groups & Focused Discussions
I support organizations by guiding groups through key conversations, brainstorming and innovation sessions, strategy formulation and planning, or navigating difficult conversations. My approach ensures that all members feel heard and that no one dominates the conversation. I also provide structure and guidance to keep the conversation focused on the group’s goals, allowing them to achieve meaningful and actionable outcomes.
Facilitation of Groups & Focused Discussions
I support organizations by guiding groups through key conversations, brainstorming and innovation sessions, strategy formulation and planning, or navigating difficult conversations. My approach ensures that all members feel heard and that no one dominates the conversation. I also provide structure and guidance to keep the conversation focused on the group’s goals, allowing them to achieve meaningful and actionable outcomes.
“You’ve been a huge influence on our team, and I know you will do the same (and more) for anyone lucky enough to work with you.”
Working with Judah was a wonderful experience. He expertly guides the “big questions,” is inquisitive and offers critique in all the right places, and offers encouragement and reframing in ways that facilitates growth and learning. I really appreciate the tools he provides that make some of the more abstract questions seem tangible and approachable. He also has great recommendations for outside reading and resources!
Judah Kurtz’ contributions to our dynamic and rapidly-growing organizations are legion: creativity, problem solving, pro-activity and the ability to handle complex projects with finesse — all critical qualities in a business that demands insight, intellect and flawless implementation. Judah’s many accomplishments? Nearly single-handedly planning and implementing events, communicating and collaborating with senior managers on important business matters, and project management across a variety of critical corporate initiatives…to name just a few areas where he has made an impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics do you facilitate with teams and groups?
I facilitate group and team discussions to move conversations forward with clarity, respect, and focus. Some areas that I have expertise and experience in include identifying mission, vision, values, and purpose, team building, strategy planning, navigating difficult conversations, and more.
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE APPROACH WILL FIT OUR NEEDS AND CULTURE?
Our approach starts with needs assessment, such as conducting surveys or interviewing people on the team. We work with you to custom-build a session or program to meet your unique needs and preferences. We value open communication and collaboration to ensure the program aligns with your goals and expectations, and will meet for feedback along the way.
How long are typical team or group facilitations?
Team or group facilitation duration varies based on the specific needs of your team or organization. Individual sessions range from 60 minutes to a full day, depending on the topic and depth of content. They may also be spread over a period of days or months to ensure continued development of your group. We will work with you to determine the length and structure of your custom program.
In what formats do you facilitate sessions?
I facilitate team and group sessions in both virtual and in-person formats to accommodate different learning preferences and geographic locations. We will work closely with you to make this an interactive and engaging experience regardless of the format.
ARE YOU ABLE TO DO KEYNOTES or speaking roles?
Yes, I have delivered keynote speeches and presentations on topics such as team dynamics, leadership development, career pathing, and more. I strive to create an engaging and interactive experience for the audience to leave with practical tools and tips to apply in their own work lives.
DO YOU PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOLLOWING DELIVERY?
Providing ongoing support is crucial for ensuring the long-term success of any session or program. I offer a range of follow-up support options such as sending relevant resources, meeting with leadership or key individuals, providing 1:1 or team coaching, or conducting additional sessions to continue or deepen the work. I partner with my clients to determine the level of ongoing support that is appropriate for their individual situations, so that they can sustain and build on the progress achieved from the sessions or programs.
Request a Consultation
Let’s connect to discuss your needs and how we can support you in achieving your goals. Our free 30-minute consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, answer any questions you have, and explore how we might work together. Request a consultation today and let’s get started!