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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]November 2021
Platinum Award for Impactful Facilitation
Each year, the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) identifies the best examples from around the world of facilitated projects that have made a measurable difference.
We were delighted to hear that our work with the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation is recognized as belonging in this group, and even more thrilled to learn at the Award Ceremony that we were being presented with the top-level Platinum Award!
Read moreFacilitation Impact Awards about our work on this project.
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]August 2021
RCA’s work is recognized by a leading research journal
We were thrilled to learn that our work was described in The Foundation Review, a leading peer-reviewed journal that researches the philanthropic sector. The article “How to Encourage Sustainable Change” was written by Allison Dymnicki (American Institutes for Research) and Alex Hooker and Rebecca Goldberg (both previously Senior Program Officers with the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation) and examined how the foundation had partnered with grantees to build organizational capacity.
We worked with the foundation over a 5-year period as part of a system of supports to grantees in the National Character Initiative. We designed and facilitated a series of in-person and virtual convenings that promoted a learning culture and created opportunities for partnerships amongst the grantees. This supported a shift in the foundation’s approach to building the capacity of its grantees.
You can read more about the approach and lessons in the article.
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]September 2020
Reflections on our shared context: navigating permanent white water
In our most recent newsletter, we reflect on the challenges and frustrations of the turmoil of what feels like permanent white water, but also being in a series of cascading waterfalls as we are battered by all the social upheavals that have confronted us in 2020. We share some guiding principles that we think leaders can use to steer through this period:
- Be grounded as a leader
- Be open and respectful towards others
- Build coherence with your team
- Stay nimble and adaptable
- Hold curiosity and humility
Navigating permanent white water – September 2020
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]August 2020
Randel Consulting Associates reaches milestone of 10 years in business!
We are delighted to share with you that we have reached a significant milestone as a small business – we are celebrating 10 years since Randel Consulting Associates was incorporated as a business in Maryland. Over these 10 years, we have worked with over 150 clients and interacted with over 10,000 people in meetings, workshops and other changes processes. We have supported over 70 team and organizational change processes with our clients, and advised on more than 50 major learning initiatives (in-person, virtual and blended).
We appreciate all our clients that have invited us to work with them over the years, and we look forward with anticipation to those we will encounter on the next phase of our work!
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]March 2020
Randel Consulting Associates shares experiences and approaches to working virtually as COVID-19 unleashes disruption
Like everyone else, our work has been disrupted by the global pandemic. We’re fortunate that we have gained experience over the last 15 years in working virtually with teams that are geographically dispersed – experience that is very relevant in this current context.
You can learn more about our experiences and services for virtual work at this new page on our website.
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[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]November 2019
Randel Consulting Associates shares experience and approach in Standing Room Only presentations
We closed out 2019 with two workshops for change practitioners in the Washington D.C. region as we shared our practical approaches for supporting change in teams and organizations. Contact us to learn about the workshops we are planning for 2020, or to learn more about our award-winning organization development, facilitation and learning services.
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Michael Randel joined a webinar panel to share experiences of transforming the Consultant Client Experience
Kensington, Md., January 25, 2019 – Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, participated in a webinar that explored transformative approaches to the Consultant Client Experience.
Rethink: The Consulting Client Experience
- 87% of organizations agree traditional experiences no longer satisfy customers.
- By 2020, customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator.
- 80% of CEOs believe they deliver superior customer experience. Only 8% of their customers agreed.
This webinar tackled these critical topics:
- Understand why traditional consulting approaches don’t work in today’s complex world.
- Hear what clients identify as their key challenges with traditional consulting approaches.
- Learn practical strategies to overcome these challenges to differentiate you in the marketplace.
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Loudoun County awards Randel Consulting Associates multi-year contract for Leadership Coaching
Kensington, Md., October 1, 2017 – Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, his company has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide Leadership Coaching services to Loudoun County, Virginia.
Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, and the County Government is investing in the capabilities of its managers to lead the workforce through a period of growth and change. This contract allows county agencies to draw on high quality services from the Randel Consulting Associates coaching team.
As a result of regional procurement services, more than 30 county governments and public agencies across metropolitan Washington can also draw on these services.
Contact the team at Randel Consulting Associates for more information on using these services, or to speak with us about how we can support the effectiveness of your managers and leaders through our coaching services.
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World Bank Group awards Randel Consulting Associates multi-year contract for Team Effectiveness, Collaboration and Facilitation
Kensington, Md., March 1, 2017 – Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, his company has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide Team Effectiveness consulting services to the World Bank Group.
The World Bank Group operates in over 140 countries around the world, and aims to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. This contract allows the organization to draw on the award-winning team consulting and facilitation services from the Randel Consulting Associates team.
Contact the team at Randel Consulting Associates for more information on how we can support team effectiveness and collaboration in your organization.
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Michael Randel is now an Authorized DiSC Facilitator
Kensington, Md., February 23, 2017 – Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, is available to work with clients using the EverythingDiSC Workplace, Management and Leadership reports. These tools build self and team awareness, and can be used to provide individual, team and organizational culture profiles. Michael is using these tools in team and leadership development programs.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) lawyers learn about using facilitation to reduce the grounds for conflict
KENSINGTON, Md., November 6, 2015 — Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, led a webinar for members of the American Bar Association (ABA) Women in Dispute Resolution committee. The program focused on how building common ground, using facilitated processes with groups with differing objectives and priorities, can reduce the likelihood of conflict taking place.
Michael’s presentation introduced three case studies, each using a different approach to bring parties with different interests together. These approaches, using Scenarios, Future Search Conferences and Dialogue Mapping, can be effective in helping groups build a shared understanding of complex, messy, situations, and in fostering trusting relationships that can prevent or reduce conflictual situations. He also described the competencies that professional facilitators use in working with groups, helping them with participative processes to build agreement on objectives and relationships.
Michael is available to present these ideas and experiences in a variety of ways, ranging from keynote presentations, half-day, full-day and multi-day formats. We also provide a range of short courses that equip people with the ability to facilitate effective meetings and workshops. Contact us for more details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”487″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]October 2015
Michael Randel is recognized as an accredited trainer for Epstein Technologies Corporate Programs
KENSINGTON, Md., October 12, 2015 — Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, announced today that he has become an accredited trainer for Epstein Technologies Corporate Programs.
This revolutionary new series of training programs, launched in the beginning of 2015, are based on more than 30 years of research and work by Dr. Donny Epstein. The programs introduce frameworks and resources for working with the energy of change – at individual, team and organizational levels. The programs are well-suited to change processes, leadership development and team development settings.
Michael is available to present the programs in a variety of ways, ranging from keynote presentations, half-day, full-day and multi-day formats. Contact us for more details.
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Michael Randel graduates from prestigious global Organization and Leadership Development program
Lisbon, Portugal, October 3, 2015 — Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, announced today that he has successfully completed the 18-month long International Gestalt Organization and Leadership Development (iGOLD) program.
The program provided an unparalleled opportunity to learn from top-class faculty drawn from around the world, and to experience individual, team and organizational systems in Europe, Africa and Asia. The program included client consultations in Hungary, South Africa and Singapore, providing grounded application for the gestalt principles of organization development and change.
Michael continues to deepen his application of what he has been learning in his ongoing engagements with his clients, who benefit from his use of these cutting edge processes.
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Fairfax County Government contracts Randel Consulting Associates multi-year award for Organization Development and Executive Coaching services
KENSINGTON, Md., August 30, 2014 — Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, his company has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide Organization Development and Executive Coaching services to Fairfax County.
Fairfax County is one of the largest counties in the Washington Metro region, and the county workforce is going through many changes as a result of demographic and economic trends shaping the region. This contract allows county agencies to draw on the high quality consulting services that has won national and international recognition and awards for the Randel Consulting Associates team.
As a result of regional procurement services, more than 30 county governments and public agencies across metropolitan Washington can draw on these services.
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Local business leader Michael Randel named one of 2014’s “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business”
KENSINGTON, Md., January 15, 2014 — Michael Randel, founder and director of Maryland-based Randel Consulting Associates, has been named by Trust Across America-Trust Around the World (TAA-TWA), global leaders in organizational trust, to their 2014 “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business.” Randel was honored as a result of his work with clients ranging from huge international players such as the World Bank to local community organizations, working to bring diverse stakeholders together to build trust for common action. View News Release >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”265″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]October 2013
“Unleashing Results” with the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network
We were the keynote speaker at the october 2013 meeting of CBODN, the leading OD network in the mid-Atlantic region.
We introduced our experience working with groups that don’t always (or often!) agree with one another, but have to find a way to get together in order to address the complex, messy (“wicked”) problems that are facing them.
We shared lessons from our work with one group of organizations, which has resulted in international recognition for what they achieved together. We also described the practical tools that everyone can use to help their groups develop shared understanding and commitment on the way to achieving breakthrough results.
You can view the presentation here.
Contact us to learn how we can help you unleash results with group by building shared understanding and commitment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”266″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]June 2013
International Award presented to Randel Consulting Associates!
The International Association of Facilitators has awarded Randel Consulting Associates the Facilitation impact Awards’ gold impact Award. this award means a great deal to us, as it honors the “significant impact” the facilitation work with our client, the montessori leaders collaborative, has made to that organization.
Over the past 18 months, we have facilitated a series of carefully planned face-to- face and virtual meetings. the resulting achievements have been so remarkable as to be recognized by the IAF as one of the best examples of facilitation in the Americas over the last three years.
Learn more about our work on this exciting project.
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IAF Conference
Michael Randel led a well-received presentation at the recent IAF north America conference in Orlando, FL. His session “Unleashing Results – enabling shared understanding and commitment in groups tackling wicked problems” introduced the RCA framework for working with groups to achieve breakthrough results. He also demonstrated a number of the tools he uses in his facilitation work with clients, including Dialogue mapping and Powernoodle.
Download the handout from the “unleashing results” conference session.