Craig Freshley
Craig Freshley demonstrates facilitative leadership in action. He offers practical tips to help his audiences implement good group decisions in any setting, and he captures group-generated conclusions from every keynote he delivers. Nonprofits, educational institutes, small groups and businesses of every size benefit from his collaborative, results-driven events.
As a professional speaker, author and meeting facilitator, Craig Freshley has helped hundreds of groups make good decisions. Craig has developed a very successful career as a meeting facilitator and now is turning the corner into professional speaking. His insights, gathered over many years studying the behaviors and attitudes that lead to good group decisions, help audiences achieve new levels of team building, creative efficiency, and group communication. Every Craig Freshley keynote engages the audience and reflects the wisdom of the group.
Craig has Bachelors degrees in Political Science and Philosophy and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Management. His background includes extensive experience in public policy issues with special expertise in sustainable development, downtown revitalization, economic policy, education, and healthcare. Craig has written over 160 one-page Good Group Tips and a book called The Wisdom of Group Decisions. His research and writings serve as valuable resources for leaders in government, nonprofit, corporate, and community sectors.
Craig and his family live in a cohousing community which strives to make decisions by consensus. Craig truly believes in the power of "group decisions done right" to help bring innovation, efficiency, and peace to our world.
Craig Freshley demonstrates facilitative leadership in action. He offers practical tips to help his audiences implement good group decisions in any setting, and he captures group-generated conclusions from every keynote he delivers. Nonprofits, educational institutes, small groups and businesses of every size benefit from his collaborative, results-driven events.
As a professional speaker, author and meeting facilitator, Craig Freshley has helped hundreds of groups make good decisions. Craig has developed a very successful career as a meeting facilitator and now is turning the corner into professional speaking. His insights, gathered over many years studying the behaviors and attitudes that lead to good group decisions, help audiences achieve new levels of team building, creative efficiency, and group communication. Every Craig Freshley keynote engages the audience and reflects the wisdom of the group.
Craig has Bachelors degrees in Political Science and Philosophy and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Management. His background includes extensive experience in public policy issues with special expertise in sustainable development, downtown revitalization, economic policy, education, and healthcare. Craig has written over 160 one-page Good Group Tips and a book called The Wisdom of Group Decisions. His research and writings serve as valuable resources for leaders in government, nonprofit, corporate, and community sectors.
Craig and his family live in a cohousing community which strives to make decisions by consensus. Craig truly believes in the power of "group decisions done right" to help bring innovation, efficiency, and peace to our world.
Group Decisions Done Right
Many corporate and community leaders fear meetings and group decisions as a waste of time and cause of conflict, yet group decisions done well result in break-through innovation, increased efficiency, and truly enthusiastic team players.
Imagine a new, disciplined, and inclusive approach to making decisions in groups that fosters efficiency, creativity, and passion for one’s work. Imagine fun and truly productive meetings, engaged and happy participants, and everyday...
"Endnote" Conference Summary
20-60 minutes of pizzaz to end your conference with participants saying Wow!
End your conference with one of Craig’s legendary conference summaries; a whirlwind of highlights, aha’s, and laughs.
Craig attends your entire conference and then prepares a presentation of highlights that comes at the end. Instead of a Keynote you might call it an Endnote; and it’s sure to be a high note!
Craig’s visual and oral presentation provides an excellent...
Tension in the Room: Causes and Cures
If you know there's tension brewing in your group but you're not sure what to do about it, this seminar is for you. Craig delves into the three primary causes of conflict and details a six-step method for conflict resolution. He also explains the principles of good communication, a valuable tool in any environment and the most skillful way to prevent conflict before it happens.
Things get really interesting when audience members are encouraged to share their own stories in a general...
Dealing With Difficult People
Perhaps the title got your attention, but step one is actually an attitude that there are no difficult people, just good people with difficult behaviors.
Are you familiar with “The Idea Killer?” How about “The Monopolizer?” Ever met “Mr. go along now but get you later?” How about “Mrs. Victim?” Or “Mr. Skeptic?” Or “Mrs. I know what’s best for everyone.” These are just a few of the people, rather, “behaviors,” that participants meet in this seminar. And Craig offers practical...
