RevYellowFacilitating teams through the yellow...

Because growth doesn’t happen in the green.

I create the space for high-stakes teams to work through the hard stuff—tension, misalignment, uncertainty—so they can align faster, solve complex problems, and move forward with clarity.
No fluff. No friction. Just real progress.

What I Do

I design and facilitate sessions that:

  • Unlock alignment on complex projects

  • Resolve tensions between stakeholders

  • Improve systems and surface what’s not working

  • Help technical teams clarify and package what they do

I specialize in messy, high-stakes moments where progress depends on clarity, alignment, and better ways of working.

Is This for You?

You’ll get the most value if:

  • You’re stuck in complexity, friction, or confusion

  • You’re about to launch, pivot, or reset a program or service

  • You have smart people working hard but not pulling in the same direction

  • You want momentum—but don’t have time to figure it all out alone

  • You know you need better collaboration, but not another big process overhaul

Why Work With Me?

What I BringWhy It Matters
Cross-functional fluencyI speak engineering, delivery, ops, and business.
Strategic facilitationMy sessions move teams forward with no fluff.
Lightweight, usable toolsClarity that sticks without bureaucracy.
Calm under pressureI lead with steadiness in messy or tense dynamics.
Grounded in real project experienceI’ve been in the weeds. This isn’t theory.

The Value of Facilitation

Hiring a facilitator isn’t about having “a nice meeting.” It’s about creating a decisive moment that moves things forward.Great facilitation:

  • Surfaces what people aren’t saying—but need to

  • Prevents spinout and repetition

  • Turns tension into traction

  • Helps smart teams make decisions that stick

Most teams don’t need more process—they need more clarity. That’s what I bring.

Photo by Jo Szczepanska on Unsplash

Services

Clarity Sprints

"Too many opinions, not enough progress."

LEADERSHIP RESET
Not a retreat. A recharge.
For leadership teams navigating change, misalignment, or decision fatigue. This session helps you step back, reset priorities, and move forward with shared focus.
Duration: 1 dayCLARITY SPRINT
The fast way to get unstuck.
For teams swirling in opinions or unclear on what matters now. This sprint cuts through the noise, aligns focus, and clears the path forward.
Duration: Half-dayDECISION MAPPING SESSION
Get the right voices in the room—and leave with real decisions.
For teams stalled in circular conversations or avoiding hard calls. This session sharpens the decision at hand, surfaces tensions, and facilitates commitment.
Duration: Half-day

Learning That Sticks

"We keep making the same mistakes."

LEARNING TEAM WORKSHOP
The fastest way to learn from what happened—and do better next time.
For teams who hit a wall, experienced a disruption, or want to improve without blame. This workshop turns events into insight and action using the Learning Teams approach.
Duration: Half-dayPOST-PROJECT PLAYBACK
Turn experience into insight—before it fades.
For teams closing out major work or scaling something new. This session captures lessons learned while they're fresh—and turns them into usable takeaways.
Duration: 2 hours

Smart Starts

"We’re about to start something big."

PRE-MORTEM SESSION
See what could go wrong—before it actually does.
For teams heading into high-stakes or complex work. This session builds risk awareness and strengthens team alignment before launch.
Duration: 2 hoursROADMAP SPRINT
From fuzzy vision to real next steps.
For teams with bold ideas but no execution path. This sprint turns intent into a clear, actionable roadmap with decisions, milestones, and priorities.
Duration: 1+ days

Workflow Reset

"Our systems aren’t supporting us."

SYSTEM SYNC
Let’s make it easier to do good work.
For teams slowed by unclear handoffs or clunky workflows. This session brings visibility to how work actually happens—and helps streamline it with shared improvements.
Duration: Half-day

The CLEAR Framework

For when clarity is the deliverable.

ClarifyUncover goals, tensions, and context
ListenSurface truths, stories, and insights
EvaluateSift what's useful, name what matters
AlignMake decisions, set direction
ReinforceCapture outcomes, lock in follow-through

Let’s Work Together

Have a question? Want to see if we’d be a fit?
Reach out — I’d love to hear what you’re working on.📬 Email me at:
[email protected]
💬 Or DM me on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/kristishumway/

FAQs

  • What’s a typical session like? Each one is custom-fit to the people in the room and the outcome you need. I bring the structure, guide the conversation, and make sure we walk out with clarity—not just a good discussion.

  • Can you help if we’re not sure what we need? Absolutely. Many clients come to me when things feel messy or uncertain. A short call is usually all it takes to figure out where to start.

  • Do you work with internal teams or external partnerships? Both. Many of my sessions involve technical teams, delivery leads, and stakeholders from different functions or organizations.

  • Do you only work with technical teams? Nope. I often work with engineers, project managers, and operators—but the same facilitation approach works for leadership teams, HR, ops, or cross-functional groups.

  • Do you use a specific framework or method? Yes and no. I bring a strong structure (like my CLEAR method), but flex to fit your culture, industry, and goals. My work is influenced by approaches like Learning Teams, EOS® / Traction, and Design Sprints—but no session is off-the-shelf. Everything is shaped around what your team actually needs.

  • Do you offer ongoing support? Yes. Some clients bring me in for one pivotal session; others retain me for recurring reviews, check-ins, or extended projects. I'm flexible—just ask.

  • How much does it cost? Pricing depends on scope, prep, and session type. I offer flat-rate packages so you know what you’re getting—no hourly surprises.

  • What’s your availability? I take on a limited number of sessions each month to keep quality high. For ongoing work or critical timing, reach out early to reserve space.

  • Do you travel? Yes—selectively. Most of my sessions are local to the Tri Cities, WA area or remote, but I’ll travel for the right fit.