Meeting / Retreat Facilitation

With over a quarter-century of experience in a consultative role, Ed brings a deep understanding of the value third-party facilitation adds to business meetings and retreats. Recognizing the challenge of engaging in discussions while leading them, he is dedicated to ensuring clients can concentrate on the substance of their conversations, freeing them from the process complexities of running the meeting.

Ed’s extensive background in steering a diverse range of meetings, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences, and his adeptness in covering various business topics showcase his versatility. His commitment to personal growth is evident in his continuous skill enhancement, having participated in premier facilitation training programs. Ed’s approach is highly personalized; he leverages an array of tools and techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs, steering clear of one-size-fits-all solutions.

Beyond facilitating, Ed thrives in peer-based learning settings, currently leading six leadership groups for Vistage International, and after 14 years, recently retired from orchestrating semi-annual best practice meetings for Associated Pest Services. This experience underscores his capability to foster environments where diverse thoughts and ideas flourish, embodying Capacity Building Solutions’ belief in the power of cognitive diversity and collaboration as foundations for success.

Meeting Retreat Consultation

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S M

Always very informative and helpful. Gives opinions and suggestions of ways to handles all types of issues I may be having. I think my sessions have helped to make me a better manager.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the nice review!

joe Wolf

Ed has been an unmatched asset to our company and team. He has helped give confidence and clear direction to success.The level of commitment he devotes to all is astonishing. I’m honored to call him Coach and friend.

Michael Gordon

Ed has helped me in so many ways, I can’t describe the impact he has had on my life. Asking me the tough questions I know I need to hear and then listening to me, really listening to me.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words Mike. I am lucky to work with you!

Mark Mcfall

We’re a family owned landscape business been in business 40 plus years over 300 employees ( team members) and going thru a generational change of leadership. Eds experience / knowledge / intellect( many more) in all areas of business and economic situations . Ed has played a large role in are current success . We have used consultant / coaches in are business over the years( little success) for are type service business. ED has been the best by far and the glue that has helped us get are team to a new level of performance/ understanding and what leadership is about in all walks of life. Helping family business continue to thrive in current environment is what his strongest skill set has been for us . Not an easy task in 2022 as all aspects business are changing rapidly but in the end leadership is what it’s all about easy to forget sometimes . Ed will make sure that doesn’t happen. Thank you ED
Response from the owner:Thank you Mark! It is pleasure to work with your team and you!

Phil Cooper

I have known Ed for over a decade in his role as a Vistage Chair and additionally as the Program Chair for Associated Pest Services. Ed and Capacity Building Solutions 5 stars for both, if I could give a 6 I would!!

Let’s start with Vistage. I have watched Ed in action over the years with both his CE and Key groups and the success his members have under his stewardship. I have also been present in his groups as a speaker. I view Ed as one of the top Vistage Chairs in the country as he truly facilitates, coaches and teaches his groups. Ed creates an atmosphere where his members hold each other accountable and when necessary Ed holds them accountable (which is fun to watch in action!!). He also is fierce on a true financial scorecard for each member that adds to the Accountability.

Now let’s turn to Associated. This is a group comprised mostly of CEOs of the top pest control companies in the country. Ed has taken the programming and facilitation of our twice a year meetings to another level over the last 10+ years. Working with our Board of Directors he continues to keep the meetings fresh and lively. Ed also spearheads our annual Benchmarking Survey (the best in the industry) and the full day review of it where we look at best practices and uncover gems. Ed has this down to a science with a lot of art applied.

Bottom line…If you are looking to take your business and yourself to the next level then their is no better person than Ed Robinson and Capacity Building Solutions!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words Phil. I am only ever as good as the people I work with and you set a very high bar in this regard. It’s been great to have you as client, colleague and most importantly friend!

Rick Campbell

Listens well, helps you think through options and crystalize the ‘real’ goal. In equal parts Ed helps you identify the root cause to challenges and snags and build form that point. Highly recommend Ed’s company and services.
Response from the owner:Thank you Rick!

Kenneth Howes

Ed at Capacity Building Solutions is a top notch coach, teacher, leader and mentor helping companies reach their full potential. I highly recommend any company to invite him in to do a consultation to see where he can help.
Response from the owner:Thank you Kenny!

Robert Wray

Ed has been an instrumental resource in growing my companies, helping me work through large issues, and growing as a leader. His guidance, and group facilitation of problem solving added millions of dollars of value.
Response from the owner:Thank you Rob! It is fun and rewarding watching your dream become a reality. No one deserves it more!

Nancie Ruder

Ed is a seasoned professional with a a deep toolset of best practices and approaches that he applies as they are needed to support business leaders in their growth and challenges. His deep passion for helping leaders is consistently demonstrated. Importantly, he is constructive yet candid, ensuring you hold yourself and himself, accountable to taking action. If you are interested in taking yourself and your business to the next level, and are willing to put in the true effort to get there, working with Capacity Building Solutions will help you realize your goals.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nancie! It is great having you as a member!

doug groves

Ed Robinson was an important Coach for me at a most difficult time in my business. He caring and guidance helped me to make the best decisions. Every CEO or Leader of an organization should make the time to have a coach. With Ed Robinson you’ll experience the best.
– Doug Groves
Response from the owner:Thank you Doug. It was a privilege to work with you and be not only your coach, but become your friend.

  • Ed has been integral in my professional growth and growth as a leader. He gives the gift of high expectations, matched with support. This has impacted my growth, my leadership style, my business, and those businesses and families that my business touches and impacts in our community. The result is that many more people in our community just do better–personally, professionally, and financially. The final result is a much stronger community that tends to thrive regardless of the environment we find ourselves in.

    Dan Schiffman

  • Ed has reshaped my way of thinking about how to approach both work- and life’s – complex problems and interactions. As a result, I feel I have become a better leader, listener, mother, partner, and person. Through his coaching, I have been able to confidently make purposeful and strategic – and often hard -decisions that I wouldn’t have previously been able to do. Ed is one of the best and I’m so fortunate to have him in my corner.

    Nancy Powell

  • Ed has helped me understand how being a leader is holistic to your entire life: health, spirituality, family, business. During my time with ed and with his help in creating my goals and focus, I have grown my business, improved my health, established a philanthropic effort and found the love of my life. Ed’s balance of inspiration and accountability has significantly and positively affected my life and the lives of those around me. I am deeply grateful.

    Nancie Mcdonnell Ruder

  • Ed has impacted my business in a positive way, which in turn has positively influenced my personal life. Ed’s genuine interest in our success shows with each interaction. We are a better organization, and I am a more effective leader as a result. He ensures we push ourselves and our organizations not to settle, and to be the best they can be – then holds us accountable for that. He does that in a supportive way, making sure we don’t forget about taking care of ourselves in the process, which I appreciate.

    Carmen Delguercio

  • Working with ed for over 10 years has been instrumental in my personal growth as I am more self-aware more confident in my decision-making and problem-solving skills, and my business has thrived because of our relationship. I have learned that business is about people and math; it’s that simple. On a personal note, ed and I have a great relationship and he is not only a great coach and mentor he is also a friend.

    Kenny Howes

  • Ed is one of the most genuine and caring people I have ever encountered. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge on seemingly any topic, yet remains humble and driven to share that knowledge with others. He has had a big impact on my life and business, and for that, I am forever grateful. He is truly one of a kind.

    Justin Trump

  • Ed has made a significant impact in my life, both on my business and personal life. We just had our most profit year since we started 32 years ago. This is due to ed’s direction as well as who he surrounds himself with. He has asked the hard questions and given me the confidence to be a better person. Thanks ed!

    Diane Devaney

  • Ed has taught 100 little life and business lessons. Such as personal accountability to work/life balance. Problem-solving for both business and personal issues. To accept people as they are, not as I wish them to be. To lose my cynical sense of humor is not funny. And mostly encouraged me through cancer treatments, surgery, and recovery. Thank you ed.

    Kyle Donohue

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