Knowledge Areas

Although no topic is beyond our reach, we have deep content experience  as field practitioners and experts in two broad areas:

• Integrated Coastal Management. Coastal management covers a broad expanse of governance issues related to our coastal areas. We have facilitated both large and small meetings on topics such as estuary planning, climate change,  special area management, harbor planning and strategies for managing coastal resources such as corals.  
• Recreational Boating.  We are also well versed in topics related to the recreational boating industry and have run workshops for such notables as the National Marine Manufacturers Association, American Boat and Yacht Council, Association of Marina Industries, International Marina Institute, American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association as well as individual marine facilities. Topics have ranged from business development and strategic planning to preserving boating access to clean marinas and boatyard.

Skill Areas

We have designed, organized and delivered workshops in all kinds of environments and for all kinds of people.  Our workshop skills include:

• Public meetings with stakeholders that often hold a different perspective and want to be heard.
• Technical meetings to make progress on complex issues such as approaches to fisheries management or climate change.
• Business development and strategic thinking meetings for boards of directors and executive staff.
• Team meetings and retreats.
• Small group working sessions to make real, in-room progress on the assignment.
• Work planning events to track, document and direct future effort.