The Process

The Human Current process is designed to make team time valuable, not wasted. Too often, offsites or retreats feel like a break from work rather than progress on it—lots of talk, little clarity, no follow-through. By doing the front-end work of listening and synthesis, the group enters with shared understanding and can use the session to make real decisions.

This approach builds on decades of research: psychological safety makes people more likely to share openly¹; ensuring every voice is represented improves fairness and buy-in²; shared mental models strengthen coordination and problem-solving³; and turning insights into clear implementation intentions dramatically improves follow-through⁴. In short, this isn’t just about a good conversation—it’s about creating the conditions for lasting alignment and momentum.

Step 1: Individual Voices

Through a mix of one-to-one conversations, audio/video interviews, or short surveys, I capture what matters most to each person—strengths, concerns, and hopes—without the pressure of the room.

Step 2: Collective Synthesis

I translate input into a Current Guide: a clear, plain-language picture of what’s happening, what matters, and what to do next.

Step 3: Facilitated Alignment

Using the guide, I design a focused session where dialogue, decisions, and commitments move the group from insight to agreement.

Step 4: Action & Impact

Your team leaves with practical tools—agreements, roles, and decision criteria—that turn alignment into results and momentum that lasts.

References

  1. Edmondson, A. (1999). Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams. Administrative Science Quarterly, 44(2), 350–383.

  2. Li, N., et al. (2022). Psychological safety, behavioral integration, and team performance. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 981914.

  3. Mohammed, S., Ferzandi, L., & Hamilton, K. (2010). Metaphor no more: A 15-year review of the team mental model construct. Journal of Management, 36(4), 876–910.

  4. Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans. American Psychologist, 54(7), 493–503.