
Natural Resource Managers
For more than two decades, New Line Consulting has supported the operational and strategic needs of federal land management agencies across the country. We’ve worked with over 100 National Park Service units, National Forests, and BLM offices to help teams stay mission-focused, adaptable, and ready—no matter the challenge.
Now more than ever, natural resource leaders are being asked to make timely, well-coordinated decisions in the face of evolving conditions. Wildfire, flooding, increased visitation, infrastructure pressures, and shifting interagency demands require managers to remain clear, connected, and forward-leaning.
At New Line, we offer targeted, field-tested services designed to help your team stay ahead of the curve—so that access can be maintained, visitor safety ensured, and emergency response efforts fully supported.
OUR OFFERINGS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGERS
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NextStorm
A volatile future isn’t a possibility—it’s a certainty. This high-stakes, two-day simulation equips leadership teams to confront the chaos head-on. Drawing from the real-world urgency of emergency preparedness, participants dive into seven to eight disruptive scenarios and battle-test their responses to the three most critical. It's intense, immersive, and designed for this era of political shocks, climate upheaval, and rapid change. Don’t wait to react—build the muscle to lead through the storm.
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Managing the Surge
This two-day, in-person training equips park staff with proven tools to assess, manage, and plan for increased visitation. Participants will learn to apply the Interagency Visitor Use Management Framework, analyze crowding versus congestion, and choose appropriate interventions. The course is grounded in science and real-world examples, includes tailored discussion of your park’s challenges, and emphasizes effective stakeholder engagement—ensuring staff are better prepared for both current pressures and future visitor use trends.
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Strategic Action Planning
Clarity of direction is essential for lasting impact. Strategic Planning is a facilitated process that helps organizations define where they’re going and how they’ll get there. Through a series of structured and engaging sessions, we guide teams in crafting a compelling vision, identifying strategic priorities, and setting achievable, measurable goals. The result is a focused, actionable strategic plan—grounded in organizational values, informed by real-world context, and designed to drive measurable progress.
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New Leader Transition
Building trust, communication, and collaboration between a new leader and their team accelerates decision-making and alignment. This early cohesion helps avoid misunderstandings, reduces friction, and ensures the leadership team can respond effectively to challenges and opportunities—especially during critical periods of transition. It also builds a foundation of mutual respect and shared purpose. Investing in this early alignment sets the tone for a healthy leadership culture and long-term success.
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Facilitation
Great facilitation helps teams get unstuck. New Line creates a space where real conversations happen—surfacing what matters, identifying hidden roadblocks, and finding practical ways forward. Whether navigating conflict, clarifying roles, or building team alignment, we guide productive dialogue that leads to insight, trust, and action. With decades of experience across sectors, we help groups move through tough moments with clarity, shared purpose, and renewed momentum—unlocking the full potential of team collaboration and performance.
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Full High Performance Teamwork Training
Building trust, communication, and collaboration between a new leader and their team accelerates decision-making and alignment. This early cohesion helps avoid misunderstandings, reduces friction, and ensures the leadership team can respond effectively to challenges and opportunities—especially during critical periods of transition. It also builds a foundation of mutual respect and shared purpose. Investing in this early alignment sets the tone for a healthy leadership culture and long-term success.
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Building Team Collaboration and Trust
Designed for leadership teams ready to reach the next level, this offering builds trust, deepens communication, and strengthens collaboration. Through guided dialogue and proven models, team members gain insight into each other’s values, motivations, and working styles. This creates a foundation for resolving conflict, improving decision-making, and building stronger relationships. The process draws on decades of experience with high-performing teams and delivers sustained gains in performance, alignment, and team cohesion—all rooted in mutual respect and shared purpose.
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Leadership Team Tune-Up
Even high-performing teams need a reset from time to time. Leadership Team Tune-Up is a focused session that helps leadership teams clarify their collective purpose, decision-making processes, and meeting norms. Through guided facilitation, teams align on how they work together and what they’re working toward. The outcome is a practical, shared Team Charter—a blueprint that strengthens accountability, improves collaboration, and keeps everyone moving in the same direction.
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Customized Team Assessment
Through one-on-one interviews, team analysis, and facilitated debriefs, this process gives every team member a voice and surfaces key dynamics shaping team performance. Patterns are identified anonymously and translated into a clear, 7–10 page assessment outlining strengths, challenges, and specific recommendations. Leaders gain a neutral, third-party perspective that clarifies where the team stands and what’s needed to improve. The result: honest insight, aligned understanding, and a practical roadmap for stronger collaboration and higher functioning across the entire team.