When is it worth bringing in independent support?

You may be able to lead the process yourselves. Independent support becomes particularly valuable when the work is important, the relationships or interests are sensitive, people are finding it difficult to agree, or those leading the initiative need to participate fully.
It can also provide the skills and capacity to set the work up well before problems become harder to resolve.

What does it cost?

It depends on what you need and how you decide to work with me.
I offer a free initial conversation, supported by a short pre-meeting form so I can understand your situation, what you want to achieve and what you are currently experiencing.
I listen, ask questions and develop a proposal with options and costs. You can suggest adjustments before deciding whether you want to go ahead.

What if we simply bring people together and work it out as we go?

Sometimes that works. But when the foundations and process are not clear, people can become frustrated, quieter or less powerful voices may be missed, and decisions may not lead to genuine ownership or action.
The initiative may not reach its full potential, and considerable time, energy, goodwill and trust can be lost.

Isn’t this project management?

This work complements project management.
Project management supports the detailed delivery of the work. My role is to help the people involved build shared purpose, work through differences, make decisions and agree how they will work together to deliver the outcome.