Southwest Decision Resources

Southwest Decision Resources (SDR) is a mission-driven professional facilitation and collaboration organization based in Arizona. The company employs 6 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. SDR is comprised of 11 professional facilitators and mediators, as well as interns and fellows, with teams in Tucson, Flagstaff, and Phoenix. SDR's work centers on natural resource management and community development. They partner with a diverse range of clients including communities, local government agencies, state and federal agencies, Native Nations, universities, non-governmental organizations, collaboratives, and networks. SDR designs, facilitates, and documents structured and inclusive planning and decision processes for clients facing challenges in landscape-scale conservation, watershed restoration, forest management, climate adaptation, outdoor recreation, urban planning, youth engagement, volunteerism, and other community issues. SDR distinguishes itself through its proactive, multi-party, cross-jurisdictional collaboration approach. Their services encompass designing and facilitating place-based collaboratives, mediating contentious natural resource management and community development disputes, organizational development and strategic planning, and mentoring and capacity building. For inquiries, visit SDR's website at www.swdresources.com. SDR also offers annual facilitation trainings - both online and in-person - as well as customized trainings for organizations.