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Board and Executive Team Facilitation Services

ADI helps boards and executive teams turn high-stakes meetings into productive working sessions with clear alignment, stronger decisions, and accountable follow-through. Using behavioral science, our facilitators guide leadership conversations, surface barriers to execution, and create practical action plans that improve collaboration, performance, and long-term organizational results.

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Our Board and Executive Team Facilitation Services

Structured facilitation, assessments, and leadership development designed to improve executive alignment and organizational performance.

Executive Facilitation

Facilitated leadership sessions help executive teams align on priorities, improve decision-making, address barriers to execution, and leave with clear commitments grounded in behavioral science.

Leadership Assessments

Objective assessments and upward feedback surveys reveal how leadership behaviors affect culture, engagement, and performance, giving teams a practical foundation for focused improvement.

Behavioral Leadership

Behavioral leadership training equips senior leaders with coaching tools, change-management frameworks, and practical methods to reinforce the behaviors that drive business results.

Organizational Consulting

Consulting support helps leadership teams align systems, incentives, communication, and accountability practices so strategic decisions are reinforced throughout the organization.

Culture Change

Culture change services help executive teams diagnose behavioral patterns, define desired norms, and build a roadmap for sustainable organizational transformation.

Executive Workshops

Interactive workshops give boards and executive teams a structured environment to strengthen collaboration, clarify expectations, and solve complex leadership challenges together.

Behavior-Driven Alignment

Facilitation That Moves Leaders Forward

Board and executive team facilitation works best when discussion leads to measurable action. ADI combines expert facilitation with behavioral science to help leadership groups clarify priorities, improve communication, resolve friction, and strengthen accountability. The result is more productive meetings, better strategic alignment, and decisions that are supported by practical follow-through across the organization.

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Trusted By Leaders

Leadership Results

See how ADI helps leadership teams improve alignment, culture, and execution.

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations
The ADI Difference

Why Choose Aubrey Daniels International?

ADI brings science, structure, and executive-level credibility to every facilitation engagement.

Deep Experience

Over 45 years applying behavioral science to leadership, culture, and organizational performance improvement.

Science-Based

Our facilitation methods are grounded in behavior analysis, not opinion, trends, or generic team-building exercises.

Action Focused

Sessions translate discussion into clear commitments, practical roadmaps, and measurable next steps.

Executive Credibility

Trusted by major organizations worldwide to guide high-stakes leadership conversations and lasting change.

Meet The ADI Team

Experienced experts in behavioral leadership and performance.

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Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels

Founder

Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels is the founder of Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), a globally recognized leader in applying the science of behavior to business performance for over 45 years. He is widely credited with introducing the phrase "Performance Management" to describe how organizations can motivate employees to enthusiastically deliver results. Grounded in his deep expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Daniels built ADI on the principle that understanding behavior and identifying what truly reinforces people unlocks exceptional performance. He is the author of several bestselling management classics, including Bringing Out the Best in People and Performance Management, and has transformed organizational cultures across diverse industries worldwide. His work continues to shape how leaders think about sustainable, behavior-based performance improvement.

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Judy Agnew

Senior Vice President

Judy Agnew serves as Senior Vice President at Aubrey Daniels International, where she applies her extensive expertise in behavioral science to help organizations achieve measurable, lasting performance improvements. A dynamic and compelling speaker, Judy has the rare ability to energize and inspire audiences of all sizes, delivering presentations that challenge conventional thinking and motivate meaningful change. She is the co-author of Safe by Accident, a resource that brings behavioral science principles to workplace safety. As an expert presenter and advisor, Judy works with leaders across diverse industries to translate the science of behavior into practical strategies that enhance employee performance, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable business results.

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Tom Spencer, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tom Spencer joined Aubrey Daniels International in 2000, initially serving as Director of Strategy Integration and Chief Operating Officer. For more than 36 years, Tom has provided consulting services in areas such as instructional and performance systems, behavioral process design and improvement, leadership development, and strategy integration and implementation. Tom's approach to consulting is pragmatic and grounded in the science of behavior, creating positive change in management practices, organizational systems, and critical business results. Tom earned a doctorate in psychology (behavior analysis) from West Virginia University and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Northeastern University.

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David Uhl

Senior Vice President of Consulting Services

David Uhl is a results-driven leader who helps clients in aerospace, energy, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and customer care maximize the Discretionary Effort of their employees. With more than 34 years of experience, David is a seasoned executive coach, change leader and master facilitator who is adept at applying behavioral science technology to accelerate and sustain organizational change and performance improvement. David is a frequent conference presenter, invited to deliver sessions that address leadership and organizational challenges, particularly those that relate to high-hazard environments or the rapid execution of organizational change.

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Bart Sevin, Ph.D.

Vice President

Specializing in performance and systems analysis and the development of behavior-based implementation strategies, Bart Sevin helps clients create long-term organizational change. As a highly trained and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Bart helps organizations examine systems, processes, and people strategies to ensure that their motivational initiatives are aligned to promote business success and drive their desired outcomes. Bart works with clients from a variety of business sectors, including Manufacturing, Energy, Banking, Heavy Construction, Automotive Financial Services, and Insurance. Bart received his Ph.D. and M.S. in behavioral psychology from Auburn University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 P's of facilitation?

The 5 P's of facilitation are commonly described as Purpose, Product, People, Process, and Pace. In executive settings, that means defining why the meeting matters, what outcome is needed, who must contribute, how the discussion will be guided, and how time will be managed. Strong facilitation keeps all five aligned so leaders can make decisions efficiently and leave with clear next steps.

What is executive facilitation?

When should a board or executive team hire a facilitator?

How does facilitation improve executive team performance?

What happens during an executive facilitation engagement?

Can facilitation help with conflict or misalignment on the leadership team?

Do you offer assessments before facilitating leadership sessions?

Is board and executive team facilitation available on-site or virtually?

Need Help Planning Your Session?

Talk with ADI about your leadership goals and facilitation needs.

Trusted & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Elite Media Presence

Sought out by CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post for expert authority

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45+ Years Experience

Longstanding expertise in performance improvement.

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Behavioral Science Leader

Recognized for science-based consulting methods.

Start a More Productive Leadership Conversation

Share your goals for your board meeting, executive retreat, or leadership session, and ADI will help you identify the right facilitation approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 678-904-6140. You can also send us a quick email at info@aubreydaniels.com.