About Us

Training Calendar 2008

"FUN" damentals of Facilitation
  • April 16-17, 2008
  • October 8-9, 2008
Group Facilitation Methods
  • February 20-21, 2008
  • May 21-22, 2008
  • September 10-11, 2008
  • November 19-20, 2008
Participatory Strategic Planning
  • June 11-12, 2008
  • October 22-23, 2008
ToP Secrets of Implementation
  • December 10-11, 2008
Mastering Technology of Participation (MToP)
  • December 1-3, 2008
  • March 2-4, 2009
  • June 8-10, 2009
  • September 28-30, 2009

Our mission:

We provide excellent training and facilitation services, helping people work together to create participatory organizations and revitalized communities.

Who we are and what we value:
We are a consortium of trainers, facilitators and consultants operating in the greater Sacramento region who promote participatory leadership and facilitation. We are on the leading edge of change in designing, delivering and training people on simple, yet highly productive group leadership processes. We specialize in imparting a unique method of facilitation called the Technology of Participation (ToP ®).

All of our staff have reached the highest level of professional certification from Institutions such as the International Association of Facilitators, Institute of Cultural Affairs, and the International Association of Public Participation.

We are committed to modeling our values of respectful dialogue, inclusive participation, collaborative action and community building.

Our Team

One of the most valuable benefits of working with the Sacramento Professional Facilitators team is the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that they bring to your training. Each member of our team is a professional facilitator in a diverse variety of community, professional and organizational settings.

Bill's experience includes project management and consulting for high-tech firms as well as the facilitation of boards, work teams, and ad-hoc groups consisting of community and business leaders. Beyond strategy development, Bill's practice focuses on designing support structures that enable groups to carry out and implement goals and strategies. Bill earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Davis and a Master of Planning degree in Enterprise Development from the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development.

Heidi Kolbe motivates and energizes a group for action by leading productive meetings. With over twenty years of facilitation experience, Heidi brings extensive expertise in assisting groups through meetings to achieve results and move forward in a collective manner. Heidi serves clients in organizational development, planning, meeting facilitation, and training. She also trains facilitators to the master's level and is certified by:
  • International Association of Public Participation
  • International Association of Facilitators
  • Institute of Cultural Affairs in The Technology of Participation
  • Meetingworks in Electronic Facilitation
  • National Center Associates in Dispute Resolution
  • Organization Transition Management by Dr. William Bridges
  • National Consulting and Training Center in Team Building
  • Hermann International in Brain Dominance
Heidi holds a Master's Degree in Human Resources and Organization Development and a BA in Government. Heidi is an adjunct professor for Golden Gate University where she teaches courses in organizational development and strategic planning. She is credentialed as a community college instructor and has taught courses in court administration and management. She has published a chapter titled "Reshaping a Judicial System" in the book Government Works: Profiles of People Making a Difference.

Heidi clients include numerous government organizations, both at the state and local levels. Heidi has facilitated in excess of 1600 meetings from 5 – 400 participants each. Heidi skillfully uses a variety of tools when facilitating including a "meetingworks" electronic meeting system.

Heidi is active in the community in non profit activities involving community development. She provides consulting services to community based organizations on a pro bono basis.

Prior to operating her consulting business, Heidi was a department manager and administrator for Sacramento County where she developed expertise in land use planning and court administration.

  • Marlene Lockwood, BSN, MPA, CPF
  • 3017 Calido Ct #6
  • Cameron Park, CA 95682
  • work (530) 672-0277
  • cell (530) 417-0884
  • fax (530) 677-1468
  • marlenelockwood@sbcglobal.net

MARLENE LOCKWOOD, BSN, MPA, CPF, has a powerfully clear personal vision to bring the values of participation and collaboration into the workforce place. She combines her knowledge of and experience in healthcare and business to run a successful consulting and coaching practice. For organizations and groups who require support in strategic planning, board development, team development, project revitalization, and various forms of facilitation she brings a wealth of experience. She uses dynamic processes that inspire participation and involvement and encourages opportunities for valuable collaboration that result in individual commitment and timely group action.

Marlene is a Certified Circle of Life Coach. She works one-on-one and with small groups to support them in their quest for greater clarity of purpose, health, vitality, productivity, and joy. She facilitates people in finding a pathway to personal improvement through a process that has proven effective for thousands of people in a wide array of contexts.

Previously, Marlene was Director of Strategic Planning for Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, Georgia. In this position she led the Senior Management Team and the International Board of Directors in the development of a 5-year strategic plan. She directed the world-wide implementation and ongoing bi-annual progress reviews. She traveled world-wide consulting with various international offices supporting team development, planning, small and large group facilitations and providing training and mentoring. Upon her departure the organization was on schedule to meet its strategic goals of building 200,000 houses, be in 100 countries and to raise $500 million dollars.

Earlier in her career Marlene held the position of Director of Business Service for a 300 bed hospital leading 100 staff in serving patients from admission to discharge. She was a leader for the Healing Healthcare project which focused on supporting staff and blending traditional and complementary medicine. She also was a facilitator and trainer for the hospital's system wide implementation of Total Quality Management.

Marlene received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and her Certificate in Public Health Nursing from California State University at Sacramento. She received her Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.

As well as a Certified Coach, she is a Certified Professional Facilitator certified by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF), and Qualified as a Myers Briggs Trainer. She holds Certification by the Institute of Cultural Affairs in Technology of Participation Methods and serves as national faculty for ICA, training others to use participatory methods.

Along with her private consulting practice Marlene works as a principle with the Sacramento Professional Facilitators. Their office is located at 1129 Firehouse Alley, Sacramento, CA. 95814. You can reach her at 530-417-0884 or by emailing her at marlenelockwood@sbcglobal.net or registrar@ica-src.org.

Guest Trainers/facilitators

  • Marilyn Oyler
  • Partners in Participation
  • 602-468-0605
  • 602-460-8843 mobile
  • 602-296-7482 fax
  • marilynoyler@cox.net
As a staff member of the ICA for 40 years, Marilyn Oyler was part of ICA's pioneering efforts in developing inclusive collaborative methods. She facilitated the collaborative development of the nationally recognized Technology of Participation (ToP®) Series and coordinated the ToP Trainers Network to deliver the ToP series. She has extensive experience in facilitation, training, consulting, curriculum design and program development with very diverse groups, including 14 years in other countries.
Jo Nelson has lived the concept of enabling consensus formation and enhancing group motivation for many years in many different countries. Her dynamic facilitation style has endeared her to her clients and colleagues. Jo specializes in enabling people with diverse perspectives to communicate effectively. She not only teaches across Canada, but she is also available to consult with you and your organization on your individual needs.
Jane Stallman, Senior Partner, Center for Strategic Facilitation and ICA mentor trainer, specializes in complex facilitations that include multiple stakeholders and participatory data gathering and analysis. Jane has an MBA, Claremont Graduate School and an MA in Urban Studies, Occidental College/CORO Foundation. Jane is a certified IAF and ICA facilitator.
SHELLEY M. STUMP, J.D., CPF, is a consultant/facilitator/trainer specializing in community-focused strategic planning, community collaboration, board development and policy governance, and leading organizational change, all emphasizing the value and necessity of participatory planning, management, and problem solving for public and not–for–profit organizations. Ms. Stump is noted for her whole systems approach to working with numerous courts, justice/law related agencies, school districts, and non-profit organizations in California, Oregon, Washington and throughout the United States.

Associates

  • Laura Nabity
  • Ruth Medlin
  • Dave Stoebel
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