We help local government and other organisations design and deliver great community engagement so they can confidently share the results with their decision makers, build stronger relationships and a positive reputation with their community, and have it all delivered on time and on budget.
We also provide facilitation services for organisations and groups, both great and small. On almost any topic, we can design and deliver a process that is enjoyable, useful, and produces a tangible result.
Some might say our projects are like a smooth, progressive dance.
A foxtrot, if you will.
They might also say that one of our keys to success is the ability to really listen to our clients and participants and reflect back what we’ve heard through our planning, design and reporting.
An echo, perhaps?
Community Engagement
After 12 years in local government, we know it’s sometimes hard to get things done inside your organisation. Often a helping hand from someone who understands, and can get the work done is exactly the support you need.
We can get a project planned, progressed and/or delivered when you just don’t have enough time yourself.
We can summarise and analyse engagement data, and provide the reports you need for your community and decision makers.
We can help with tools, processes, and templates that get the ball rolling and provide a solid starting point.
We are the external trusted voice that your organisation or community needs.
Facilitation
Sometimes you can’t be the facilitator of your own workshop or meeting. We know, we’ve tried! Often someone who isn’t involved or looked upon for input or opinions can ask the right questions to get to the heart of the matter.
We can design and deliver a workshop or event to meet your organisation’s needs.
We are the external trusted voice that your organisation or community needs.
Training
Not everyone is lucky enough to have had exposure to engagement in their work or to understand its value. Few people know the processes that create good engagement and facilitation. And sometimes your colleagues are a bit rusty if they haven’t had the opportunities to put into practice what they once knew.
We can provide training in engagement or facilitation tailored to your organisation’s needs.
We can provide coaching or mentoring for you, your colleagues, and your leaders and decision makers.
Community Support
Sometimes participating in community engagement activities is easy. But other times, organisations make it harder than it needs to be.
We have resources to help you participate in and advocate for better engagement. You can also get in touch if you need some free advice, ideas or help in responding to engagement projects and advocating for better processes.