stakeholder engagement

A strategy can fail without the will to drive it

A strategy can fail without the will to drive it

Can a well-constructed and resourced strategy succeed without the will of those driving it? A good strategy, communicated, will keep things moving, but often it is an individual or group’s will, particularly ‘the sheer force of will’ that delivers the most...

Substance over slogans

Substance over slogans

When you think about some of the great marketing campaigns in the world, you think about the slogan and the catchy jingle. You know the ones – they give you ear worm when you turn on the TV or radio. Undeniably these slogans are great for the products they...

Think you know gaming? Drop that stereotype right now

Think you know gaming? Drop that stereotype right now

You might think a typical gamer is a young male who spends hours gaming in their room, not seeing the light of day. This stereotype is not accurate, not even slightly. Around 60% of everyday Australians play video games daily, the average gamer is aged 34 years, and...

Facilitation: behind the scenes

Facilitation: behind the scenes

If you’ve ever been to a facilitated workshop or event you’ll be familiar with the role of the facilitator: the person who welcomes everyone, encourages participation in engagement activities, introduces guests, highlights the key messages of the speakers, asks...