JANE ADAMS & ASSOCIATES:
Facilitation, Training & Consulting
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO

Specializing in the methods of Appreciative Inquiry and Solutions Focused Problem Solving, I provide facilitation, training and consulting services to:

• Create effective, high-performance teams
• Facilitate consensus decision making and cooperative problem solving
• Lead Organizational and Program Reviews and Redesigns
• Plan and facilitate meetings, conferences and innovative workshops
• Resolve Conflicts
• Train Staff and Management
• Improve internal communications
• Develop strategic plans
• Implement new strategies and decisions resulting from reorganization
• Start up new projects

I am a Vendor of Record with the Centre for Leadership and Learning - Learning and Development Branch, MGS; Ministry of the Attorney General (Alternative Dispute Resolution); and Ministry of Health (Organizational Development).

I have 25 years experience working with over 100 public interest organizations in Ontario, and have a Masters Degree in Adult Education.  For 10 years I worked with four Ministries of the Government of Ontario providing start-up program planning (Advocacy Commission & Pay Equity Commission); internal organizational development consulting (Ministry of the Attorney General); policy development (Ontario Women’s Directorate); and leadership at the Director level (Pay Equity Commission).

Training workshops include:

• Solutions Focus –- Problem Solving and Consulting
• Team Building & Communications
• Vision and Goal Setting
• Distance Management with Self-Reliant Teams
• Transition/Change Management
• Learning Plans
• Consulting Skills
• Communities of Practice
• Organizational Reviews
• Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space

Examples of Recent Experience (Govt. of Ontario only)

• Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, to design and deliver inter-ministerial relationship building processes and conference development
  
  "Jane's keen ability to link our specific project objectives to larger organization change objectives was key. She brought with her a passion to make positive changes as an active partner, always engaging and working to tackle new challenges. Jane is a true legacy leader, not just a consultant for hire."”
  
  - Director, Negotiations Branch

• Management Board Secretariat, HR Strategies Branch, to design and deliver Pilot Project on Communities of Practice, with four inter-ministerial groups; development of toolkit and research report.
  
  "Jane Adams is the consummate professional consultant. She listens well to what the client wants, organizes the work brilliantly, and delivers products, services and results that exceed expectations. Jane always delivers and never disappoints."”
  
  - Team Lead, Organization Development and Partnership Team

• Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, to design and deliver three retreats for (300) staff in Team Building and Communication and Collaboration skills.
  
  "Jane designed a two-day program that served to meet all of my objectives.  Most importantly, staff were extremely pleased with the design of the session, as the evaluations they provided attested.  There was just the right mixture of substance and fun to keep people interested and alert.  Jane’s straightforward and down-to-earth manner were very well received.  Jane listens very carefully to the objectives that are stated and is a very quick study on taking the pulse of an organization. I would recommend Jane very highly for any similar assignment.
  
  - Public Guardian and Trustee (Ministry of the Attorney  General)

• Management Board Secretariat, HR Strategies Branch, to design and deliver a Project Orientation & Planning workshop
  
  "Thank you for the wonderful work and support that you provided.  The group is still on a high from the success of the Planning.  I have had several people express to me how excited they are about the project, and how happy they are that they now understand the goal and the outcome expected.  But most of all, I thank you for helping us build a team!"
  
  -  Executive Lead

• Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and Ministry of Community, Family & Children’s’  Services to facilitate the Developing Learning Plans Workshop
  
  "Thank you for the marvelous workshop for the managers of the Toronto Region…it provided a great boost to our regional learning plan initiative.  The workshop was very effective in helping managers understand the learning plan process and think about learning strategies alternative to the classroom. Managers walked away with a tangible result… As per our previous workshops with you, this one was innovative and fun, acting as an informal morale builder."
  
  - Manager, Human Resources, Ministry of Community, Family & Children"s  Services

• Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, Companies Branch, to design and deliver Vision Setting, Communication andTeam Building workshops.
  
  "It was very easy working with Jane to create a workshop specific to the needs of my group.  She successfully combined all of the topics that I requested.  The sessions were interactive and fun which I feel helped to create a lasting impact.  Jane allowed the group to reach their own conclusions while offering suggestions for alternative ways of looking at things."
  
  - Manager, Stakeholder Relations

• Ministry of Community, Family & Children's  Services,to design and deliver Self-Reliant Teamwork, and Client Services training, and to facilitate Team Building and Problem Solving sessions.
  
  "Outstanding!  Jane accurately assessed our needs, then designed and delivered a learning activity that was informative, practical and enjoyable.  Participants left with the theory they needed as well as practical tools and demonstrable skills.  Couldn"t have been better!”
  
  - Training and Employee Support Coordinator, Ministry of Community & Social Services

• Government of Ontario, Organizational Development Community of Practice, to design and deliver a workshop on Appreciative Inquiry.
  
  "Your ability to engage the participants is powerful, creating an environment where people can explore, debate, ask all the questions they need, and come away with not only some new tools, but renewed energy to face the challenges of work.  Thank you for an excellent day.  It's truly a pleasure working with you.”
  
  - Manager, OD and Planning Team, HR Branch, Ministry of the Attorney General

• Ontario Securities Commission, to design and facilitate a Team Problem Solving Session
  
  "Jane listened carefully and made good suggestions…during the planning sessions.  We agreed upon the use of Appreciative Inquiry and Solutions Focus approach. Jane facilitated the discussion around this potentially explosive topic with grace, professionalism.  The team reinforced their commitment to each other and to maintaining our supportive workplace environment.  Feedback from the team on Jane’s contribution was positive – warm, caring and non-judgmental approach.”
  
  - Manager, Inquiries and Contact Centre

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janeadams@sympatico.ca