The Mission and Values of North Star Facilitators

Our Mission

The mission of North Star Facilitators is to be of the highest possible service to groups while ensuring enjoyable learning and collaborative problem-solving.

How We Work

We help teams plan, problem solve, refocus, learn, make decisions, reach consensus, innovate, and resolve tensions.

We do this by:

• Creating a safe environment for dialogue
• Tapping into the wisdom of each team member to create overall success
• Using interactive learning to build understanding and reach decisions
• Helping groups make the journey from where they are now to where they want to be
• Handling conflict skillfully
• Sharing our positive energy, enthusiasm, compassion and humor
• Using creativity and play to stimulate learning and productivity

What We Believe
(Adapted from ICA Canada)

We believe that:

• Each individual has an inherent wisdom to contribute to the overall team success.
• Every idea is valuable.
• We need everyone’s wisdom for the greatest results.
• The sum of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• Everyone will hear and be heard.
• Learning and productivity are proportional to the positive emotional state of participants

Values

We value:

• Listening with compassion and non-judging
• Treating everyone equitably and fairly
• Learning from the past to create positive futures
• Celebrating successes
• Creating enjoyable, focused learning experiences