Service Overview
The URI Office of Strategic Initiatives partners with URI Conference Services to offer a seamless, high-impact experience—set against the backdrop of URI’s vibrant and accessible campus locations.
Designed with today’s corporate leaders in mind, our conference and facilitation services transform meetings and events into opportunities for connection and innovation. From state-of-the-art meeting rooms to on-site tech support and in-house catering, every detail is handled with precision. Whether you’re planning a board retreat or launching a new initiative, our network of expert facilitators, drawn from diverse industries and disciplines, brings fresh insight and proven methods to help your team align, innovate, and deliver.
Partner with us
We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you’ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we’re with you every step of the way.
Discover how our programs can transform your organization and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Facilitating Impactful Conversations with URI OSI
We offer custom-designed facilitation services for corporate, nonprofit, and government partners, including:
Single or Multi-Day Sessions
Facilitated sessions designed to guide leadership teams through visioning, goal setting, and the creation of actionable strategic plans.
Focus Groups & Listening Sessions
Targeted engagements to gather insights from employees, clients, or stakeholders, using skilled facilitation to encourage open, honest dialogue.
Team Building Workshops
Interactive sessions focused on improving team cohesion, communication, trust, and collaboration across departments or leadership tiers.
Roundtable & Executive Dialogues
Moderated discussions among senior leaders or cross-functional groups to explore key issues, identify shared goals, and foster alignment.
Organizational Change Facilitation
Support for teams navigating transitions—such as restructuring, mergers, or cultural shifts—through facilitated dialogue and guided planning.
Innovation & Ideation Sessions
Creative facilitation to spark new ideas, support problem-solving, and foster innovation through design thinking and other collaborative frameworks.
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Neutral facilitation to help teams surface and resolve tensions, build understanding, and move forward with renewed alignment.
Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Inclusive facilitation to bring together internal and external stakeholders for feedback, planning, and collaborative decision-making.
Leadership Retreats & Development Labs
Experiences for leaders to reflect, reconnect, and grow—combining coaching, peer learning, and facilitated dialogue.
DEI-Focused Dialogues
Structured conversations to build awareness, surface equity-related issues, and create action plans for more inclusive workplaces.
Every engagement is designed in partnership with you—tailored to your culture, your goals, and your people. Our facilitation team brings deep expertise, inclusive practices, and a commitment to creating safe, results-driven spaces for real progress.
Let’s move your work forward—together.
Contact us to learn more about how we can support your next conversation, retreat, or planning process.
