#MONTHLYMYTH: THE BEST ENGAGEMENT CONTRACTOR ALWAYS SAYS 'YES'

#MONTHLYMYTH: THE BEST ENGAGEMENT CONTRACTOR ALWAYS SAYS 'YES'

You want the best engagement supplier for the job, so it pays to have a critical eye when assessing that pile of proposals. The easy choice that appears to ‘tick every box’ isn’t always the right one. Here’s our guide to picking the best proposal, including red flags to look out for in the procurement process.

PSST, GUESS WHAT? SOMETHING BIG IS COMING!

PSST, GUESS WHAT? SOMETHING BIG IS COMING!

Get ready, facilitators, engagement professionals and deliberation devotees! Something big is coming. It’s a book. But not just any book. It’s THE BIG BOOK on facilitating deliberation. Our three directors have poured decades of experience, expertise and knowledge into every chapter and it’s all set for release in July.

STREAMLINING RECRUITMENT: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH

STREAMLINING RECRUITMENT: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH

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!

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!)

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!

DILEMMA DISCUSSED: GETTING INTERNAL BUY-IN FOR ENGAGEMENT

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

BREAKING DOWN BORDER BARRIERS

Big ideas, small world! Borders that once upon a time restricted our engagement thinking have transformed from barriers into bridges. Here’s what we’ve learned about how valuable cross-border engagement can be for all sorts of organisations and communities. Key learnings shared in a free resource.

HOW TO HAVE MEANINGFUL, EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS AROUND DISTRESSING EVENTS

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

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.