Collaborance

COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE

CONVERSATION | COLLABORATION | INNOVATION

A system of collaboration that drives innovation

Method

Experiential workshops build trust and ownership
Assessments encourage self-reflection
Facilitated meetings generate dialogue and encourage break-through thinking
Structured events and retreats connect communities and promote collective action
Appreciative Inquiry Summits, World Cafés, & Future Search events

Collaboration needs balance between the warmth of connection and the coolness of good process..

& Measures

More emotionally and socially intelligent team members
Increased engagement and enhanced accountability
More inclusive and resilient teams
Better ideas, and more effective processes
Improved retention
More vibrant community and business growth

Individuals

Conversation-based learning promotes connection and self-reflection. Interactive experiences build skills and sustain behavior change through simple actionable steps which help participants collaborate and innovate.
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Functional and Project Teams

Our appreciative approach creates brave spaces that encourage a robust exchange of ideas and transform fragmented groups into cohesive, agile teams.
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Organizations

Truly innovative organizations have a compelling vision that inspires collective action and systems that drive and sustain a collaborative culture.
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All transformation is linguistic

The small group is the unit of transformation. It is in the structure of how small groups gather that an alternative future will be created. All transformation is linguistic, which means we can think of community as essentially a conversation. How will the world be different tomorrow as a result of our conversation today?
Peter Block | Community
Lesley transformed our approach to change

Lesley recently facilitated a series of sessions for our employees that focused on “Navigating Change”. We all found her to be very engaging, well prepared, and adaptable to our team dynamics. Lesley has a keen sense of emotional intelligence and provided useful resources for our organization. We found our time with her to be profound and included the themes she has introduced in our monthly team meetings. We highly recommend considering Lesley for your organizational needs. She will exceed your expectations!
Non-Profit Client (Buffalo, NY)
Lesley inspired new perspectives & confidence

Working with Lesley has been a special learning process for me. During our meetings my brain was working constantly. Her comments gave me new perspectives and created new ideas that drove me to think differently about things. Our conversations motivated me to set goals and inspired confidence I could reach them. I have never experienced the unique benefits of this kind of dialogue before. I am sure she is not aware of the extraordinary inspiration she provides.
Coaching Client (Buffalo, NY)
Transformative impact on governance & organizational health

Over the past few years, Lesley has been an excellent consultant for our school. She has improved inclusiveness through mediation and facilitation, developing collaborative models and clear governance procedures. Lesley brings a great deal of experience, enthusiasm, and capability to the table. She is a pleasure to work with and has made invaluable contributions to the health of our school.
Leadership Circle Member, Independent School (West Falls, NY)
Insightful approach, balancing structure & flexibility

Lesley is one of the most insightful organizational consultants I have ever worked with. She manages to bring form and structure without being overly prescriptive, and she has the courage to confront and address issues without judgement. She helped members of our board see and accept things that needed change and find practical solutions that fit naturally within our culture.
Independent School Board Member (Atlanta, GA)
Tailored solutions for complex transitions

Lesley Diaz possesses a remarkable ability to quickly understand the nuances of an organization's culture and strategic needs. Her insightful approach to strategic planning and change management has been invaluable to our organization. She efficiently identifies key challenges and opportunities, and develops effective strategies that are tailored to our specific context. Lesley's work has been instrumental in helping us navigate complex transitions and achieve our strategic goals.
Non-Profit Client, (Buffalo NY)

Hi, I’m Lesley Diaz

An organizational development consultant, change agent, and educator, I have almost 30 years of experience helping people, teams and organizations innovate, collaborate and navigate change.

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of industries, from retail floors to construction sites, manufacturing companies to healthcare organizations, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that collaboration is the foundation for success no matter what business you are in.

Collaboration is not just a buzzword for me - I truly believe in it. The best and most lasting results come when people are genuinely engaged and working toward something meaningful - together.

What gets me excited? Helping people connect - with each other and with the purpose behind their work. Using an appreciative, systems approach, I partner with clients to create spaces for honest dialogue, fresh thinking, and solutions that stick.

When I’m not consulting, you’ll find me teaching and speaking about leadership, change management, and systems thinking, where I get to spark new ideas and conversations with future leaders.