Each organization, entity, corporation, etc, needs structure that is going to benefit everyone within.  When we are caught up in a world of top down decision making, and non-inclusive, divisive management styles, we see how institutions implode from the inside out.  Creating the structures that emphasize communication, trust, transparency, and communication are the building blocks to success.  

Next Level will work to:

• Analyzing Needs, Barriers to Authentic Communication 
• Analyze Relationships and how they impact the flow of information
• Develop Goals, strategies to meet needs
• Develop timelines, systems, routine and process to have ON-GOING structure
• Create Structures of Accountability that are not driven by hierarchy 
• Create Relationships and Systems create a culture of accountability among staff and leaders 

Are you having events just to have them? Do you just wish the event was over before you even have it? Organizations are missing major opportunities for leadership development and community engagement by doing performative events. We work with organizations to maximize the staff and leadership capacity to create clear, engaging, and community driven plans to hold powerful events. 

Let us structure the logistics for your next event and help you build out a planning process that means you have the clarity you need to move your people.

So many aspects go into planning events, conferences, meetings, etc.  Logistics are crucial to comprehend.  Each event is an opportunity to build community! 

NEXT LEVEL will:

• Analyze needs and focus of event
• Concentrate on timelines, budget control, uplifting, suggesting and/or creating process/systems to meet needs of planning process
• Create structures to fill roles for all involved. Analyzing and uplifting the strengths of those involved in the planning process and accountability measures will ensure a successful event.  As in all aspects of the “work”, developing key relationships necessary to grow from each event is crucial. 
• Developing follow through strategies and key tactics will be addressed in this piece of the work to maintain relationships and create a repertoire lists for future endeavors

In an era of mobilizationing that burns people out we know that authentic community engagement is the basis of the power each organization is looking to build. So many organizations are spending time, energy and money engaging folks in outreach without considering inreach. Every effort to bring community together is based on developing relationships.  Building community is crucial in creating trust that is necessary for all in movement work to feel and embrace what is being done.  The world playing out around us is creating divides that are detrimental to creating and maintaining successful, whole relationships.  

These skills are necessary for building a strong bases, especially for each individual to own their role in the organization’s power base.  Meeting people where they are at as opposed to where you need them to be, is the key.  Being absolutely transparent with bringing out their self interest in the work, will determine where engagement levels lie, and will result in genuine relationships.  Developing trust, respect and appreciation for everyone involved will create the team that we must build to create the changes we need in our communities.  Tactics, as well as strategies will be addressed and brought about in this training.

NEXT LEVEL will conduct trainings focused on:

• One to One conversations
• Outreach and inreach 
• Leadership development
• Self interest 
• Retention of data 
• Strategies to identify levels of engagement and how to approach each level

Next Level Consulting provides coaching services for organizations doing great community work. We have experience directing, training and supporting staff, and we understand how easy it is for folks to get off track. Training is essential but all of us will fall back into unproductive habits without accountability.  We not only train folks but hold them accountable to what they have been trained in through coaching and organizational development.

The work of creating change for our communities can bring about many strategies, and also many emotions.  Remembering that the passion, dedication, and the reasons for the work you have taken on is key and there are times where we need to be uplifted when it gets too much.  Just as a coach empowers, uplifts, and holds their team accountable in achieving the goals of the team, the coach needs to be uplifted as well!   Creating processes and systems that can be applied to situations as a baseline will give freedom to approaching all situations with the time and energy it deserves while still preserving your time management, your vision, and your sanity!

NEXT LEVEL will:

• Analyze time management, work habits, relationships with all aspects of the work. We will approach this with a focus on Diversity, Inclusion, Implicit Bias and a Racial Justice lens.
• Analyze current practices and relationships among staff and leaders
• Create Leadership Development Plans for Staff and Leaders
• Consult Leadership on the structures and accountability mechanisms that are driving the work
• Uplift, suggest, create systems to maintain successful strategies where the work, the people, and the coach are whole.