“A highly capable leader and facilitator, Josh’s professional foundations are an excellent combination of theory and practice, particularly in deploying adaptive management planning. I strongly recommend GCS if you are looking for expertise to help address complex conservation problems.”
“Josh’s adept facilitation enabled our Board of Directors, staff and consultants to improve our communication, collective problem solving skills, and overall effectiveness. We are extremely pleased with our new 10-year strategy that will solidify our future success in watershed conservation.”
“Josh embodies the tenets of transformational leadership with attendees empowered to sit at the table as equals, allowing their knowledge and values to be reflected. He does not shy away from the challenges that accompany the work in which we devote so much of ourselves and the histories that come along with that.”
“Facilitating a species at risk program between industry, the conservation community, and government requires balance, leadership and problem solving. I’ve been impressed with Josh’s approach and I recommend GCS to anyone looking to develop adaptive management plans in a complex environment.”
“Nature NB has been working with Global Conservations Solutions for over two years on a large, complex conservation planning program. We continue to be impressed by GCS’s collaborative, motivating, and inclusive approach to conservation coaching that allowed our team to tackle complex challenges, while still moving forward to create measurable, positive conservation strategies. I would recommend GCS to any conservation group looking for assistance with conservation planning!”
“Global Conservation Solutions has managed several key projects for the Staying Connected Initiative, and we have been consistently happy with their work: both the results and the collaborative, inclusive, strategic approach to achieving them. Their clear communication, careful planning, and attention to detail has allowed me to focus on other important work, knowing that the job is in great hands. I highly recommend GCS to any conservation organization looking to expand its capacity.”
“GCS facilitated an excellent series of workshops held with local partners in multiple watersheds, including representatives from all sectors. They also helped us to develop a watershed connectivity planning framework based on the Conservation Standards and contributed to a guide to help organizations apply this framework in other watersheds. Josh was an integral part of our team, contributing to both the creative development and delivery of the Watershed Connectivity Remediation Planning process.”
“Navigating complex conservation challenges involving teams of individuals with varied perspectives and knowledge requires key enabling tools and approaches. Josh’s considerable experience and honed facilitation skills promote shared understanding through structured, clear, and congenial exchange. I highly value the blend of practitioner experience, facilitation integrity, and adaptability that Josh has brought to our team.”
“GCS’s transition to web conferencing in response to COVID19 has helped important meetings and workshops move forward. Josh’s facilitation skills and his ability to drive the conservation agenda ensures momentum is maintained at this difficult time and will serve his clients well, now and into the future.”
“Josh facilitated a diverse group of government, academia, First Nations and conservation organizations for a species at risk of high public interest (and a complex life history) with confidence and ease. The large task with a tight timeframe finished with a superior product, and I welcome the opportunity to work with GCS again in the future.”
“Josh’s ability to keep stakeholders and rightsholders engaged on our shared goal of Bur Oak restoration in the lower Wolastoq watershed has been fantastic. His deep experience in conservation projects and expert facilitation skills have kept this project on track and moving forward, and we can already see a realistic path towards restoration of this ecologically and culturally important species in our region.”
“We hired Josh and GCS to do a complex piece of work for us at WWF-Canada within a short period of time. Josh was able to tackle the challenge head on and complete the project on time and on budget, while keeping us informed regularly on the project’s progress. Josh is highly organized, strategic in his thinking, a strong problem solver, and importantly – fun to work with! I highly recommend GCS for helping teams tackle complex conservation challenges.”
