enABLE
Facilitation services
Facilitation services
We design processes that enable groups and communities to make collective decisions, that are inclusive of all perspectives to ensure that the group has a full picture of the problem to be solved and potential unintended consequences of proposed solutions.
We work in creative and engaging ways to help groups or networks of diverse members develop a shared vision and strategic direction that integrates everyone’s unique perspective and thus creates effective buy-in.
We create psychological safety to help groups move past obstacles like interpersonal differences or groupthink. Our facilitation approach enables differing viewpoints to be voiced and spark new ideas.
We resist the tendency to rush to superficial agreements. Lasting solutions require taking the time to understand the depths of an issue from all angles.
Too often, good facilitation can feel transformative in the moment, yet progress stalls once people revert to their routines. Through action planning and follow-up coaching, help ensure that the outcomes aren’t just inspiring—they’re achievable, enacted, and enduring.
We provide the design and delivery of facilitation services, such as in the following contexts:
We believe in giving everyone an equal voice in key decisions; distributing power and authority across all team members. Those who will be affected deserve a seat at the decision-making table.
We seek to create an environment of psychological safety, in which participants feel supported to share vulnerably and prepared to connect to each other’s experiences.
We instil courage in a group to confront challenging dynamics and support unpopular views to be heard. We strive to create spaces where conflict and critique are not seen as obstacles but as gifts.
Being open and honest in all communications, both internally and externally, we aim to operate in a way that allows processes and decision-making to be visible.
Prioritising function over form, we remain flexible and responsive to ensure our work meets the real and evolving needs of our participants and clients.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that people are fundamentally good. By coming together, humans have incredible potential to solve the challenges they are facing.
A consultant, facilitator and socio-economic researcher working across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Eva supports group sense-making. She guides structured thought processes, bringing appropriate information to the table, and helps groups unpack complexity, clarify elusive concepts and work towards difficult decisions. She has worked extensively in linking big picture issues around socio-economic and environmental sustainability to practical considerations in a local context. Originally from Germany, and after a period living in the North of Spain, Eva has been living in Wales for over 25 years.
A cross-pollinator, change-maker, and bridge-builder, Laura supports groups to hear each other and move thoughtfully into action. She holds an unusual combination of community organizing skills and a deep appreciation for divergent perspectives. She has brought these action-oriented convening skills to the challenges of climate change and democratic backsliding. Laura is an American (from Tennessee) and is now based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
An experienced facilitator and participatory democracy process designer with experience and expertise in leading deliberative forums and citizens' assemblies on critical social and environmental issues. He specialises in fostering mutual understanding and collective wisdom, using both in-person and digital tools to guide groups and communities toward actionable solutions. Andy is currently based in North London.
An expert in people and process, Ben empowers teams and communities to thrive through meaningful collaboration. His experience in youth facilitation and mental health has honed his understanding of the vital role rapport and psychological safety play in any setting. Leading the way in innovative participation, Ben integrates approaches like democratic lotteries and AI-powered tools to elevate engagement in his work. Ben is currently based in South London.
We offer a free exploratory call to anyone interested in working with us to think through whether our approach would be a fit for supporting your group to become more effective together.
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