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The basic premise underlying the team building activities Collaborative Group Dynamics utilizes is based upon the concept that all group members are interconnected as a “system” and culture Team building - [Services](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/services/) - What Makes Me the Person to Hire? Combining theory with my personal employment experiences gives me the foundation to clearly assess the reality of the situation. I encourage and support a very dynamic and flexible learning environment for change to become a set of sustainable new behavior patterns. I love to create “real life” examples - [Facilitation](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/services/facilitation/) - You are here:HomePageFacilitationFacilitation As Your Group Facilitator, I… Guide the group toward the completion of the goals and tasks Summarize and keep the group on task Track each person to create an interconnected process Slow down the “talkers” Draw out the quiet ones Allow plenty of space for diverse perspectives Work through the conflicts that - [Mediation](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/services/mediation/) - You are here:HomePageMediationMediation/Conflict Resolution Conflict as Most People View It… — Is something to avoid. — It’s scary and I don’t do conflict well. — If I just wait a bit, it will go away or I’ll get over it (they will get over it). — “I am separate from you” and here is why - [Training](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/services/training/) - You are here:HomePageTrainingTrainingThere are always opportunities for honing one’s skills. Training helps: Develops new skills that everyone can share and practice Create new vibrancy in a group or individual Keeps a person and group motivated Acts as a lever for expanded responsibilities Gives the person a sense of value added to the work, group, or - [Coaching](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/services/coaching/) - You are here:HomePageCoachingIndividual Coaching works from a perspective of: An integral coaching model – taking a full-person, wholistic approach toward personal awareness as a highly effective leader and team contributor. Virtual and in-person across the spectrum – new supervisors, mid-level managers, and executives in the “C-Suite” – I coach by… Deeply listening to core beliefs, - [Process](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/process/) - You are here:HomePageProcessThe 8-Step Process Step #1 – Assess the readiness and needs of individuals and team Assessment examples: Individual interviews – by phone, zoom, email, and/or in person Interview with the person requesting the facilitation Group meeting with all members to talk about what is working and what are the issues 6 Basic Assessment - [About](https://www.collaborativegroupdynamics.com/about/) - Collaborative Group DynamicsAbout Megara KastnerYou are here:HomePageAboutProfessional Experience Coach/Mentor/Counselor – municipal government city manager, directors, mid-level managers; non-profit executive directors, board members; special district managers and executives; healthcare providers; corporate executives; adults experiencing life transitions. 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