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18 <br /> TRUE NORTH PERFORMANCE GROUP, LLC <br /> Attachment A: Proposal for Facilitation Services <br /> Approach & Methodology <br /> TNPG employs a collaborative, high-engagement approach designed to foster trust, encourage <br /> open dialogue, and build consensus among governing boards. Our process ensures <br /> commissioners have the space and structure to consider complex issues, weigh diverse <br /> perspectives, and reach alignment on key decisions that shape the county's future. <br /> This includes: <br /> • Collaborative Planning—Structured facilitation that promotes open discussion, mutual <br /> understanding, and respect for different viewpoints, ensuring commissioners move <br /> forward with a shared vision. <br /> • Consensus-Building Tools— Use of framing questions, structured exercises, and decision- <br /> mapping methods to guide groups toward common ground and clear outcomes. <br /> • Clarity &Alignment— Providing a clear process that helps boards focus on priorities, <br /> identify points of agreement, and resolve areas of divergence constructively. <br /> • Contextual Awareness—Ensuring discussions are grounded in community values and <br /> priorities, such as affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. <br /> • Strategic Decision Support— Offering structure, reflection, and practical tools that help <br /> boards make informed decisions with confidence and unity. <br /> Our Value & Experience <br /> Led by Rebecca Jackson,True North Performance Group brings deep experience guiding boards <br /> and leadership teams through retreats, strategic planning, and decision-making processes. We <br /> specialize in helping elected officials and executives navigate multi-faceted policy issues, <br /> balance competing priorities, and build alignment that translates into actionable outcomes. <br /> Expertise & Methodology <br /> Our facilitation model integrates both structure and flexibility—balancing agenda-driven <br /> discussion with space for dialogue that builds trust and ownership. We combine proven <br /> facilitation techniques with consensus-building strategies to ensure that boards not only reach <br /> decisions but also strengthen collaboration and relationships in the process. <br /> TNPG has worked with counties and municipalities across North Carolina to facilitate strategic <br /> planning retreats, board workshops, and community engagement processes. <br /> • Consensus Building: We specialize in guiding boards through complex issues to achieve <br /> clarity and actionable outcomes. <br /> 4 of 8 Visit us at https://www.truenorthperformancegroup.com <br />