Scripted Prompts
for an unscripted workplace

The Scripted Group is a new and revolutionary workplace training consultancy designed with your staff, team, and leadership in mind. Our strategists craft fictional and humorous scripts that are delivered as part of coaching and organizational learning. Our expertise (and our priority) is workplace health for businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Our unique approach involves blind script readings by participants, ensuring authentic and spontaneous reactions that add an element of surprise and entertainment.

Our consulting group stands out by harnessing the power of customized scripts to revolutionize professional development and training. We utilize role-playing scenarios to foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and psychological safety within organizations. Unlike traditional approaches, our innovative methodology utilizes highly trained social and behavioral science specialists to create dynamic and tailored scripts and script performance that enhance communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and workplace relationships. By incorporating scholarly research and hands-on clinical experience, we offer a unique and effective solution that adapts to the specific needs of each team, ensuring a personalized and impactful approach to professional growth.

Meet the Team

john sullivan | principal, ceo

John is a well-versed leader with over 17 years of experience in higher education, PK-12 schools, non-profits, startups, and church executive roles. Specializing in people, leadership, and organizational health, he has a proven track record of doubling enrollment, eliminating decades-old debt, and raising millions of dollars for growth. Currently pursuing a doctorate in leadership from Vanderbilt University, John is a Nashville native and outdoor enthusiast, residing with his wife and daughter.

marc fager | Sr. strategist

With over 20 years in counseling and leadership, Dr. Marc Fager excels in identifying and solving problems while facilitating positive change. As Co-owner and senior facilitator at Sage Creek Consulting, LLC, he empowers closely held businesses with tailored solutions, driving sustainable success. In his role as Director of Field Placement at Harding University, Dr. Fager bridges communication gaps to enhance care, program development, and productivity, showcasing his commitment to excellence.

sarah ingle | Chief operations Officer

Sarah brings over a decade of leadership in digital marketing and communications, having served as the Communications Director for a prominent DFW megachurch. With a proven track record in boosting engagement and generosity through successful marketing campaigns, she excels in growing brand awareness through web and social media and implementing effective communication strategies for public and private sector organizations. She lives in the DFW area with her husband and 3 children.

todd patten | Sr. strategist

Dr. Patten, a strong leader and Senior Facilitator at Sage Creek Consulting, LLC, draws on his 30-year career in leadership, education, and counseling to create healthy environments and foster personal and professional growth. As an Associate Dean at Harding University, he inspires the next generation of leaders and is a sought-after international speaker, sharing insights on constructing meaning in work. Husband and father of three, Dr. Patten is a passionate explorer who finds joy in diverse interests and quality time with his family.

kevin shelby | Sr. strategist

Dr. Kevin Shelby, a trusted counseling professional with over 15 years of experience, is dedicated to shaping the next generation of mental health professionals. His commitment to unlocking individuals' full potential is evident through his passion for meaningful change. As a consultant, Kevin utilizes his expertise in interpersonal dynamics to foster healthier workplace relationships and optimize organizational effectiveness.

We might be a fit for your organization if…

  • It's not what you want to hear from your team after you roll out a PD day. We know that firsthand. Every Scripted Group Strategist has been the leader of an organization after a bland and time-wasting professional development day or session. We were participants in a recent training and counted over 100 slides in a single-day training. We don't have to guess how much was retained. Zero.

  • "Didn't we do a training on diversity last year?" Once again, this is not the response you want to hear from a carefully planned (and budgeted) day of training. "Didn't we..." means they aren't sure and it didn't sink in. "...do a training" means it was one-way and lacked interactive methods. "Last year..." makes it clear that your workplace training is a seasonal activity rather than part of your learning and growing culture.

  • Far too often, retreats and trainings are conducted by specialists in the subject matter rather than specialists in how to train and engage. With tens of thousands of hours in learning, clinical, and consulting sessions, the Scripted Group Strategists are highly trained specialists in communicating information, engaging participants in the learning, and providing experiences that anchor the new insights and training. You'll find economists that know more about financial structures than the Scripted Group. You can easily Google search for the emerging Project-Based-Learning specialists. You won't find a group of strategists that present, teach, and engage large and small groups better than the Scripted Group.

  • In most training, what you order is what you get. This is simply not true with the Scripted Group. In every engagement, we prioritize workplace culture, psychological safety, and job satisfaction for participants. The subject of the training may be teacher+parent dynamics, but the bonus takeaway is a faculty that is heard, valued, and included. We boldly declare that playing at work is good for everyone. When the Scripted Group leads your organizational retreat or training, the participants come away energized and more connected to one another.

Common Retreat or
Professional Development Topic Requests

Workplace Culture

Teacher / Parent Dynamic

Leadership and Directors

Board and Governance

Vision and Strategic Outlook

Communication

Scaling & Growth

Crisis & Recovery

Workplace Relational Dynamics

Operational Systems & Processes

Customer Relations

Organizational Change

What will your organization walk away with?

  • An invitation to come alive

    Teams who play together are healthier, happier, and have more longevity.

  • psychological safety

    Engaging in humor is a proven way to build safer teams.

  • detailed report + next steps

    Walk away with recommendations to keep your team progressing.

What Clients are saying:

“Todd and his team did an excellent job of changing the dynamics of the meeting through humor and active engagement! The team really enjoyed it!”

“It was a unique experience that kind of forced us to open up to each other as a leadership team. It was honest and deep.”

“I think the scripts helped break the ice for us to have deeper discussions about
work-life balance.”

“We need more time spent like this!”

“He {Our strategist} was able to see beyond the surface with all of the participants and he was very relatable”

“Our time with the Scripted Group was an invaluable experience. The strategists did a great job asking the right questions to elicit much deeper and more meaningful conversation.”

Ready to bring Scripted Group to your organization?

Drop us a line at info@scriptedgroup.com or fill out our contact form.

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