Cast Consulting

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STRATEGIC PLANNING & FACILITATION

At the core of this work is the question, “Where do you want to go?” A good facilitator can make all the difference as you seek to answer that question. Whether you are starting something new, need to focus your work, or are re-inventing your organization, Cast Consulting is here for you, using theater training, creative practice, grassroots organizing tactics, and organizational dynamics research. This form of strategic facilitation is customized, engaging, and empathetic, and designed to get you closer to your future.

Examples of work: Strategic planning processes, Board retreats, leadership team development, team building.


Research & Project management

Sometimes you have a project that needs an outside eye, or extra capactity to get you the information you need. From stakeholder and market research to project management, Cast Consulting can help you stay on top of your work and get ahead of the competition and find new mission-driven opportunities. As a trusted researcher and intermediary, Cast Consulting’s research and project management services are designed to get you the information and results you need to move your work forward.

Examples of work: Stakeholder mapping and interviews, market and opportunity research, group facilitation, grant and development support.


COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

It can be hard to talk about yourself, or find your unique voice in a crowded marketplace. Using generative facilitation skills and with over a decade of experience in public relations, social media, and brand management, Cast Consulting can work with you to set strategy, suggest tactics, or manage communications and press relations.

Examples of work: Editorial and PR planning and campaigns, event hosting and panel facilitation, artist bios and organizational strategic framing.

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RIGHT-sized & Responsive

Cast Consulting is dedicated to providing excellent, responsive services that meet the client’s needs. Whether you are a creative business, a city council, a nonprofit organization, or an independent artist, we’ll find the right fit for a project together.


Rates & estimates

Consulting rates depend on the scope, and duration of the project, with considerations for project complexity, social justice mission, and potential impact. Project travel outside of the Twin Cities metro area is reimbursed at the Federal mileage rate or for airline tickets and per diems, as appropriate. Project estimates can give high and low time estimates for more complex projects. In general, facilitation projects include two hours of preparation and two hours of synthesis and wrap-up for every hour of active facilitation, depending on desired outputs.

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