We base our work on a systemic view of organizations and individuals.  For more about that perspective, please look at the explanation of our logo.

In addition, we believe that our ability to deliver genuine value to your organization depends on the relationship we establish at the outset.  We have found that setting clear expectations and a definite scope up front is fundamental.  Having said that, however, we recognize that as we get involved both you and we will learn more about the situation ... and that adjustments to the expectations and scope are nearly inevitable. 

We  follow this general outline in entering into an agreement:

	Engage in initial entry and contracting
	Formulate a diagnosis based on dialogue and shared discovery
	Offer preliminary feedback and determine whether to act
	Implement / deploy our services
	Extend or terminate the intervention

Again, our overall intent is to create a sustainable environment which promotes learning, whether that depends on one-on-one coaching, teaching or consulting with a group, or facilitating a workshop.

We do not offer a one-size-fits-all approach.  We believe we have identified an integrated collection of best practices and draw on those as the situation indicates.  We happily draw on the best historical and contemporary thinking, the best practices based on the most durable theory.

We share the views of Ralph Barton Perry and John Warfield:  Education, broadly understood, requires a willingness to

	inherit from the past,
	participate in the present,
	contribute to the future, and
	integrate the best we can find.

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