Consensus Building Consulting and Facilitation
People-Centered Consulting & Facilitation for Impactful Collaboration
Government, healthcare, and research are being asked to
do more with less.
This has led to a greater need for collaboration across organizations and sectors, which is no simple task.
With varying mandates, budgets, and expertise, meeting the needs of all parties while delivering value to clients and the public is increasingly difficult and nearly impossible to find consensus.
Consensus Building Consulting & Facilitation uses tailored strategies, processes, and an objective perspective for long-term partnership alignment.
The Approach
Centering people in partnership building by synthesizing and integrating diverse perspectives.
With over a decade of experience spanning government, health, not-for-profit, and interdisciplinary research, I understand the importance of mutual benefit in projects.
Through my proven relational approach, my processes create actionable solutions that serve both your partnership and your end-users.
Key Methods
Create inclusive spaces where all partners can voice their thoughts.
Gather perspectives and desired outcomes to narrow your focus and save time.
Maintain open, clear, and ongoing communication to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Keep a flexible mindset for long-lasting partnerships.
Services Offered
Consulting Collaboration
Get guided strategies and resources to design your collaboration for mutual benefit.
Meet in the Middle
Access all the tools you need for effective partnership, plus an objective facilitation perspective to incorporate all partners' ideas.
Facilitating Collaboration
Enjoy full-service facilitation that covers everything you need to partner effectively across sectors, from strategy design to analysis.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
Get guided strategies and resources to design your collaboration for mutual benefit.
Hybrid - DIY/DFY
Access all the tools you need for effective partnership, plus an objective facilitation perspective to incorporate all partners' ideas.
Done-For-You (DFY)
Enjoy full-service facilitation that covers everything you need to partner effectively across sectors, from strategy design to analysis.
Erin Shellington, PhD
Your guide to creating lasting partnerships that increase your impact and create more value. With over 10 years of experience and a focus on interpersonal skills, diverse perspectives, and process-driven strategies, Erin is here to help you turn collaboration into action-oriented outcomes.