engagement

Which of these 6 engagement objections is holding your organisation back?

Which of these 6 engagement objections is holding your organisation back?

Do senior leaders in your organisation keep saying “no” to your efforts to better engage your communities? You’re not alone. We’ve heard all sorts of objections to engagement in our work, and we’ve compiled them here to help you wade through them, and make real progress.

How to be truly innovative with your community engagement

How to be truly innovative with your community engagement

Innovation appears to hold the key for councils and government agencies who want to better engage with communities and other organisations. But being innovative means more than just using the latest fancy method. It’s about using different processes. And at its heart, it requires your organisation to embed new principles in how it works with others. If you want to be more innovative with your engagement, this article is for you.

Do you need an independent expert to manage your engagement or strategy work?

Do you need an independent expert to manage your engagement or strategy work?

Making the wrong decision about a facilitator can be costly. You want to make sure they’re well prepared and experienced. Sometimes it’s fine to use a volunteer or work colleague; sometimes it’s not worth the risk. This article will help you decide whether or not you need to invest in an independent facilitator for your next strategy or engagement process.