Strategic Planning & Engagement Program
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Program Overview
Participant Outcomes
Increased team alignment and trust.
Actionable strategic roadmaps tailored to mission and market opportunities.
Enhanced capacity for inclusive and effective decision-making.
Improved internal communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Greater participant engagement and ownership of organizational outcomes.
Organizational / Employer Benefits
Strengthens organizational leadership and team relationships.
Builds consensus and clarity on mission-driven goals.
Increases stakeholder engagement and buy-in through inclusive decision-making.
Improves team trust, cohesion, and communication.
Integrates well-being and resilience into organizational effectiveness.
Ideal Participants
Designed for senior staff, boards of directors, and nonprofit organizational stakeholders.
Structure & Delivery
Delivery Format
In-Person at client's location
Evidence & Resources
Case Studies / Testimonials
Clients including Mikva Challenge, The Association of American Cultures (TAAC), The Guild Literary Complex, and the Black Metropolis Research Consortium have reported success in achieving strategic goals, team cohesion, and institutional clarity through Julia Perkins’ facilitation. The Black Metropolis Research Consortium noted that Perkins transformed a 'stagnant and sometimes difficult Board of Directors into a highly functional team.'
Hosted by Julia Perkins
About the Host
MBMD Strategic Consultants helps organizations create cultures where people can connect, contribute, collaborate, and thrive. Led by Julia Perkins, the consultancy provides strategic planning, facilitation, and audience engagement services with a human-centered, holistic approach that integrates well-being into organizational effectiveness.
Past Clients
Chicago Park District, Choose Chicago, Enrich Chicago, Ford Foundation, Futures Without Violence, Grand Victoria Foundation, Grow Greater Englewood, Openlands, NeighborhoodWorks America, National Public Housing Museum, Northwestern Medicine, The Young Center, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Terra Foundation for American Art, University of Chicago Medicine – Urban Health Initiative, Urban Gateways, Noble Schools, City of Chicago, Navy Pier Inc.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Chicago, USA
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators.
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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