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.
FREE TIPS FOR MAKING HARD CONVERSATIONS EASIER
Take a sensitive issue – add high risk, high emotion, bias and blinkered views. What do you have? A very challenging conversation! Download our free tips for navigating challenging conversations and discover new perspectives on conflict, outrage and risk. It’s a taster sample of our Facilitating Challenging Conversations self-directed online course.
REPORT REVEALS DELIBERATION CAN REBUILD FAITH IN DEMOCRACY
New data confirming that civic engagement, trust in local councils and belief in democratic processes are enhanced through deliberative engagement has been captured in a MosaicLab report. This new research, which collated data across 10 deliberative projects and involved hundreds of participants, adds weight to the argument that democracy done differently leads to positive impacts and powerful change.
#MONTHLYMYTH: ENGAGEMENT AND DELIBERATION ARE SIMILAR TO MARKET RESEARCH
We’re sometimes asked if we provide market research services, or if deliberation is a bit like market research. While both areas involve people and information, they involve them in very different ways. The two concepts differ in terms of intent, design and process. This myth post drills down into the key differences between the two, how they might sometimes intersect and why they’re separate, specialised fields.
AT LAST! A FREE GUIDE TO SIMPLIFY ENGAGEMENT PLANNING
Do you hear the words ‘engagement planning’ and suddenly feel a headache coming on? Maybe you’re simply not sure where to start. Chances are you don’t know about our seven, simple steps to pain-free engagement planning. We’ve created a free guide that you can download right now. It’s a snack-sized taste of our comprehensive, online engagement planning training course.