Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your rates?
A: Creative Community Solutions (CCS) offers both negotiated fee and
hourly rate packages depending on the needs of the client. Typical
facilitation rates are $500 to $1,500 per session, depending on the
length and complexity of the request. Most expenses are included in our
fee. Please contact John for a quote.
Q: We are a small organization. How can strategic planning help us
and is it costly in terms of time and money?
A: Regardless of your size, strategic planning is an essential activity
for any organization to be successful. Planning helps answer questions
regarding where an organization is going over the next year or so and
how it will get there. For a great, objective discussion about how
strategic planning will benefit your organization. For smaller
organizations, planning does not need to be a costly affair. These
organizations can reap the great benefit of a two-day retreat while
other organizations may need something more substantial. Call John at
CCS to find out what might work best for your organization.
Q: Do you require a minimum number of meetings?
A: No. Whether you have a need for a single meeting or a long-term
need, we are glad to help.
Q: Do you need to meet with us before hand?
A: Typically, yes. We think it is important to sit down and discuss
your goals and anticipated outcomes. This information helps us put
together an appropriate design for a single session or series of
sessions that meet your needs.
Q: Does your firm just do facilitation?
A: While facilitation is a focal point of our work, CCS also assists
clients in developing, researching, and preparing a wide range of
planning documents. As our project list shows, we bring an array of
experience in land use planning, natural resource management, affordable
housing, and social services.
Q: Do you design membership or public involvement programs that our
staff or board can implement on our own?
A: Yes. We can help you design an outreach program that delivers the
outcomes you want. We can also train staff to conduct participatory
outreach activities, such as open house, listening post, and a variety
of other outreach methods.
Q: Can you help with team building or conflict issues within
organizations?
A: Yes. Every process CCS facilitates directly or indirectly involves
team building and conflict resolution at different levels. Many of the
requests we get are to specifically focus on these two topics.
Q: Do you only work in Olympia?
A: No, we work throughout the Puget Sound Region.