Since 1992 Mr. Saslow has been a subject matter expertise regarding policy, the design of collaborative processes and facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Mr. Saslow well understands the interactions between the sectors and the principle of interest based negotiation. He prides himself on creating “safe spaces” for people to make their own best decisions. He has led workshops, public meetings, public hearings and large scale, long term policy dialogue.
With his history of working at EPA for six years Adam has been the Senior Consultant and Facilitator for the Trash Free Waters Program with recognized successes nationally, in the mid-Atlantic and throughout the Gulf of Mexico. He has facilitated complex and charged dialogue on a variety of issues concerning underserved and underprivileged communities in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and elsewhere.
Mr. Saslow is clearly expert in these areas and as a neutral broker of policy agreements, well positioned to catalyze action across all sectors – and move the needle on practices that benefit the environment, the economy and community as well.
Summary of Capabilities
Conflict Analysis – Assessments of the political, economic and/or environmental context for business, policy, and strategy.
Process Design -- Plans and structures means and methods for robust and constructive public involvement.
Facilitation, Stakeholder and Community Engagement – Creates environments where legitimate stakeholders make their own best decisions. Professionally structures and guides meetings, workshops, conferences and stakeholder dialogue.
Policy and Program Development and Analysis – Works with Federal, state, and local government to develop innovative policies and programs that achieve stated goals.
Strategic Planning – Aligns vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategies tactics and performance by managing group dynamics, developing organizational understandings and using technology.
Sustainability Assessment – Evaluates the opportunities for simultaneously achieving economic, environmental, and social goals and objectives.
Coaching – Works with individuals and uses appreciative inquiry to better capitalize on personal strengths and overcome barriers.
Licenses/Registrations
National Roster of Environmental Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals – Member
Former Professional Affiliations
Institute for Georgia’s Environmental Leadership – Secretary and Member of the Board of Directors (2007-2013)
U.S. EPA Alumni Association – Member of the Board of Directors (2000-2013)
Education
Graduate, Institute for Georgia’s Environmental Leadership, 2006
MPPM, Negotiation & Competitive Decision Making, Yale University, 1991
B.S., Management & International Finance, New York University, 1986