Expert in the design and production of large meetings for highest engagement and achievement of desired outcomes. We see the design of large meetings as both means and end: as a powerful means to deliver strategic outcomes and as an end in the way they communicate values. We currently apply the same principles to virtual/interactive meetings and online conferences. And soon, to hybrid meetings.• Pioneered the use of technology for whole group communications in the 1990s• Founded and lead Covision for 30 years – the preeminent provider of interactivity in large meetings• Learned organization development principles and practices from Michael Doyle, David Sibbet, Sam Kaner, and Carolyn Lukensmeyer• Co-authored a best-selling book on meeting facilitation: “Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making” (Kaner, et al)• Designed and produced hundreds of organizationally important/critical large group meetings• Developed the “Covision Method” for full participation, even in group sizes of 5,000 to 10,000+• Co-authored the best-in-class book on meeting design: “Virtuous Meetings: Technology+Design for High Engagement in Large Groups"• Organization Development consultant; trusted advisor/collaboratorOne would think that *every* large meeting would be strategic from the start. Unfortunately, most are not. Most are designed "the way we’ve always done it.” Modern meetings, especially large ones, often waste talent, resources, and opportunities. We are happy to talk through any large opportunity like this – you'll be surprised how easy it is achieve mutual understanding among your participants.Covision Design helps clients develop meeting experiences that pay rich dividends in the big picture of an organization’s aspirations. Like architects, we pay careful attention to visions, purposes, desired outcomes, and resources and constraints. We address the special needs of leaders and participants alike and we bring it all together in a facilitated design/thinking process that encourages the best from everyone.
