Recruiting people for deliberative engagement costs time and resources. With more deliberations taking place and new rules in Victoria for councils about how they engage, organisations are undertaking multiple deliberations consecutively. We’ve teamed up with the newDemocracy Foundation to explore how to make the recruitment element more affordable and effective, developing a research note that explores solutions for streamlining this step.
LEARN TO DO WHAT WE DO!
Did you know we offer virtual and face-to-face training in engagement, facilitation, deliberation and conflict through our MosaicLab Academy? We’ve created a comprehensive guide packed with free resources and details on all our courses. We share rich insights and knowledge drawn from hundreds of real projects to deliver actionable learning that you can apply in your role or organisation. We love sharing our skills so others can build theirs!
PUBLIC COURSE ENROLMENTS OPEN (+ HOW TO WIN!)
Three of our most popular MosaicLab Academy training courses are coming to you live and online this August. Enrol now to experience Engagement Planning, The Art of Facilitation and/or Virtual Facilitation delivered in-person by MosaicLab facilitators. Plus, you could win a free (virtual) seat to one of these interactive sessions – valued at $395!
#MONTHLYMYTH: TIGHT TIMELINES? RUSH IT THROUGH
DILEMMA DISCUSSED: GETTING INTERNAL BUY-IN FOR ENGAGEMENT
Today we’re responding to one of the most common engagement challenges nominated by the subscribers to our newsletter The Discussion. How to get internal buy-in and embed quality engagement across an organisation? We’ve got free resources, learnings-based tips and training courses to help you dial down this dilemma.
BREAKING DOWN BORDER BARRIERS
HOW TO HAVE MEANINGFUL, EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS AROUND DISTRESSING EVENTS
Fires, floods, a pandemic, wars and economic stress – humans everywhere are living through or witnessing a multitude of distressing events at once. It’s a time to connect with and support each other, even if we fear emotionally charged topics or feel uncertain how to approach them. Here are nine skills you can use in everyday conversations with family, friends and colleagues to help you and them process these events, bear heavy emotions and move forward together.
CRUCIAL FIRST STEPS TO FACILITATION PLANNING – FREE RESOURCE
Effective facilitation requires proper planning, otherwise the canvas might be compromised before you get into the room. Download our free resource for the crucial first steps to facilitation planning and discover more about our Art of Facilitation online course. This is the third resource shared in our free MosaicLab Academy Taster Series.
WE'RE HIRING
Now is your chance to join the dynamic MosaicLab team. Work among a dedicated team of professionals who support and learn from each other. Right now we have multiple job opportunities on offer. We’re looking for a tender writer, two entry-level facilitators as well as two senior facilitators. If any of these positions sound like you, read on and apply today, as applications are closing soon!
#MONTHLYMYTH: DELIBERATION IS ONE TIME, ONE GROUP, ONE ISSUE
We’re seeing plenty of examples of deliberative engagement that involve one randomly selected group working on one issue over a few days together. That approach can be super effective and powerful when done right. There are lots of other exciting possibilities to explore though. Perhaps, an alternative model might be a better fit for your organisation and community or a more effective way to tackle the problem you’re trying to solve.