
Transforming ideas and needs into meaningful group experiences.
Our values in Facilitation:
We believe in holding space for moments and processes that foster true connection, spark participation and increase engagement.”

People before process
it’s about the group, participants are always at the center, we know where we want to get, but if something emerges in the group that needs to be addressed or when people bring needs, we make time and space for it.
Create spaces intentionally
Designing and setting up sessions and virtual / physical spaces that are deeply aligned with the goal for each moment. We try to answer questions like: why are these people together in this moment, in this space…? And, how do we design in the best possible way having that as our guidance?
Everyone matters!
Inclusion, accessibility, space for everyone to contribute in their own way and pace including when it means some people need to slow down / occupy less space, but only if they want to as everything is an invitation
Speaking up
Addressing inequities, elephants in the room, not being afraid of uncomfortable conversations or comfortable silence
Playfulness
Approaching even serious topics with unexpected and joyful moments that help foster connection
Some of the work we have done
Better Incubation communities of practice
Strategic retreat of Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty Initiative
GGON strategic process design and facilitation
SheDecides strategic team retreat and consulting on learning strategy
Team retreat for communication team of 350.org
Facilitathon: Peer-to-peer training for experienced facilitators
Mentoring for the School of Facilitators
Managing online course on inclusive leadership for women in tech

Here’s what some
of our clients say:
“Wonderful! Instituto NOW helped us set the agenda for our meeting, as well as mentoring some of the team members who designed and facilitated sessions. From the beginning, Elis immersed us in a sea of information and did a beautiful job, understanding who we were, what we needed and where we wanted to go.”
Débora Gastal,
Editorial and Languages Associate Director at 350.org