“What was it about your toughest facilitation moment that made it so tough?” ...is the question we ask even the most experienced facilitators at the start of a day of engagement training. Answers come thick and fast. Regardless of how good at facilitation...
Community engagement supports our society to progress fairly and equitably. By engaging with the public frequently, openly and transparently, public servants ensure that community members are aware of upcoming developments in their area, are informed in times of...
As communities get more enraged, and the problems we face get more complex, we desperately need to learn how to work through conflict and work together. Online bullying, protests, clashes, and social trolling have sadly become our go-to strategy when faced with a...
The phrase ‘walking the talk’ has survived the test of time. As big businesses and corporate leaders are increasingly held to account - and relied upon to create positive change - it appears that consumers and employees no longer accept anything but moral behaviour...
Increasingly, employers are leaning on analytical tools and data sources to gain insight into their workspaces and employees. As work environments adapt and modernise, companies can only make positive, data-driven decisions when they're underpinned by robust workforce...
For many Australians, the best thing about the years of the COVID pandemic was the shift to enabling office workers to work from home. Although at the time, this felt isolating for some – particularly single people living alone – there were overwhelming advantages...
Indigenous Business Month calls on First Nations business owners and their non-Indigenous allies to gather online and in the community, to look at how their actions impact on the future of First Nations people. The annual event promotes and recognises the...
In recent years, businesses across Australia have begun setting environmental targets in an effort to limit harm to the environment. This trend is driven by increasing concern over climate change and environmental issues, as well as a growing recognition that being a...
On first consideration, it can be hard to associate strong internal communication with the mental health of employees. Yet, when you consider the impact of the pandemic and current economic stressors on workers, it’s easier to understand the role that companies play...
