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At Event Garde, we’re always looking for ways to make your work easier, more intentional, and better supported. Whether you're planning an event, gearing up for strategic planning, strengthening internal facilitation skills, or figuring out how to bring a strategy to life, having the right tools at your fingertips makes all the difference.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new addition to our Resources dropdown: the Tools tab.
This curated collection brings together practical, ready-to-use guides designed to help you plan, facilitate, implement, and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Designing Your Ideal Event: A Practical Tool for Planning and Partnering
If you're looking to simplify event planning—or craft a stronger, more focused RFP—this free checklist is for you. It helps clarify your needs, align roles, and determine where outside support might be valuable. Whether you're planning in-house or exploring partnership options, this tool helps you set a strong foundation with purpose and precision.
Training, Facilitation, and Strategic Planning Services Overview
Not sure what type of support your team needs? This overview outlines the range of training, facilitation, and strategic planning services Event Garde offers. It helps you explore options, identify the right mix of services, and clarify your goals—whether you’re envisioning a single facilitated session or a multi-phase organizational initiative.
Strategic Planning White Paper
Planning for the future requires both structure and intention. This resource outlines Event Garde’s participatory, equity-centered approach to strategic planning and includes practical tools and considerations to guide your process—regardless of whether you’re partnering with us, working with another facilitator, or leading the work internally.
Focused Implementation: Extended Plan
Every Event Garde strategic plan includes a focused implementation session to help teams turn strategy into action. But some organizations need additional, sustained support. The Extended Plan offers structured coaching, accountability, and hands-on guidance over 90 days or more. It’s built to help you operationalize priorities, build internal systems, sustain momentum, and integrate strategy into day-to-day work.
Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods Course Overview
For organizations looking to strengthen facilitation skills, this resource outlines our two-day Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods (TFM) Course. Participants learn three foundational approaches—the Focused Conversation, Consensus Workshop, and Action Planning—through hands-on practice and tools that help groups move from exploration to consensus and action.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Monitoring Tool
Looking to create more inclusive and equitable sessions? This tool helps facilitators observe, reflect, and meaningfully engage across a range of social identities. With prompts for before, during, and after a session, it supports intention-setting, tracks participation, and fosters a safer, more trusting environment—ultimately strengthening dialogue and deepening engagement for all participants.
Ready to Explore?
We designed these tools to help you make informed decisions and feel supported at every step—from planning to engagement to implementation. You can now find all of them under the Tools tab in our Resources menu.
If you’d like help using any of these tools or want to talk through which type of support might be the best fit for your organization, we’d love to connect—email [email protected].
