Movers and Shakers

Patrick McGaughey earns facilitator recertification

Patrick H. McGaughey has earned recertification as a Certified Professional Facilitator.

The certification, through the International Association of Facilitators, is given to those who meet high standards of proficiency in the core competencies of participatory group facilitation. This is demonstrated through successful documentation of professional experience and demonstration of facilitation skill.

McGaughey is the former president and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce. He now serves the chamber of commerce industry as a faculty member with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce management institute. He is a private consultant and a strategic planning facilitator. Patrick's trademarked Ex.L.A.R.G.E. Planning Analysis keeps his company, ActivatingPeople.com on the go, averaging 25 to 30 strategic and tactical business planning sessions per year along with an additional 20-40 national and international speaking engagements.

"Being recertified with so many successful planning sessions utilizing our Ex.L.A.R.G.E. Planning Analysis underscores the value of our process to our many clients." McGaughey said.

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