Half-day & Full-Day
Board and team workshops designed to produce clear next steps
With more than twenty years in strategic communication and practical hands-on public engagment, Doreen M. Harrell, APR helps nonprofit boards, small teams, and leadership groups move from vague priorities to accountable plans. Focused on agenda discipline and clear decision moments, Doreen designs sessions that leave teams optimistic and energized.
Three Hours
Focused on problem-solving or planning for a specific goal; includes a pre-session intake, a tailored agenda, and a summary with recommended next steps.
Six Hours
Deep dives for visioning, strategy, and stakeholder alignment; includes pre-session intake and interviews (as needed), structured facilitation flow, and a session report and summary with recommended owners and timelines.
Exec. Dir/Gen Manager, CC Area Oil Spill Control Association
"Our Board of Directors had the distinct pleasure of engaging Doreen recently to facilitate our first ever annual Board workshop. Under Doreen's guidance, the agenda was organized to make the best use of our Board's time. The topics that were addressed were all topics that could have easily resulted in any number of discussions that drifted away from staying on point. They included budget, retention, branding, and more. Doreen was effective in guiding the team back onto topic resulting in completion of the workshop and meeting all objectives. She can best be described as approachable, personable, articulate, adept, flexible and able to easily adapt to change. Our company greatly benefited in having Doreen facilitate and guide this workshop. Needless to say, I would highly recommend Doreen as one to bring in to facilitate any discussion."
Director of Environmental Planning & Compliance, Port of Corpus Christi
"Doreen facilitated Annual Retreats for two different professional boards that I serve on. Both retreats included an extensive list of decisions needed from Board members on a variety of issues. The approach at each retreat was tailored to the decisions at hand, and Doreen did an outstanding job of identifying and deploying activities that drew out each Board Member's perspective in a very organic way. The activities were creative and thought-provoking. She is a wonderful facilitator—able to guide people through the process, allow everyone to offer input, and finish on time or ahead of schedule—without needing to be a subject-matter expert."
Executive Director, Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership
"Working with Doreen Harrell has been an exceptional experience. Her leadership, clarity, and ability to guide complex strategic discussions make her an invaluable partner for any organization seeking meaningful progress and alignment.
Doreen facilitated our Board of Directors’ strategic planning session with remarkable skill. She created an environment where every Board member felt engaged, heard, and energized. Her approach blends professionalism with warmth, ensuring that even challenging topics are navigated with confidence and clarity. Doreen’s ability to translate broad organizational goals into actionable, realistic pathways is one of her greatest strengths.
Her preparation is meticulous, her communication is seamless, and her facilitation style brings out the best in every participant. Doreen has a unique talent for helping groups build consensus, strengthen governance, and move forward with shared purpose. Our Board left the session aligned, motivated, and confident in the direction ahead—largely due to her guidance.
Doreen is not only an outstanding facilitator; she is a trusted strategic partner who elevates every project she touches. I highly recommend her to any organization seeking expert facilitation, strategic planning support, or leadership development."
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