HOW TO HAVE HARD CONVERSATIONS WITH ANGRY COMMUNITIES

HOW TO HAVE HARD CONVERSATIONS WITH ANGRY COMMUNITIES

Are you trying to engage with people that are highly emotional or resistant to participating and collaborating? Many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety. We’re living in a world where communities are facing change, uncertainty, natural disasters and more. Engaging around any issue can be challenging. This post prepares you for hard conversations, giving you tips that will help you work with outrage, prepare communities for big events and help them to process and recover from previous trauma.

BIG BOOK MAKES A BIG FIRST IMPRESSION

BIG BOOK MAKES A BIG FIRST IMPRESSION

We’re overwhelmed and excited by the early response to MosaicLab’s new book Facilitating Deliberation – A Practical Guide. Hundreds of people from all over the world have bought a copy and RSVPd to our online book launch, plus we’ve received some (humbling) high praise from esteemed industry leaders. REMINDER: Early-bird gifts and specials are ending soon and there’s only one day left to RSVP to the book launch. Join us to celebrate and meet speakers from around the globe including a special, surprise guest.

FREE RESOURCES OFFER TASTE OF PUBLIC COURSE CONTENT

FREE RESOURCES OFFER TASTE OF PUBLIC COURSE CONTENT

Weighing up whether to engage online or face-to-face? Download a free resource that walks you through the benefits of each format. It’s a little taster of our upcoming Virtual Facilitation course which sets you up with the skills needed to design and facilitate impactful online sessions. PLUS we have two more free tasters for you - one for Engagement Planning and one for the Art of Facilitation. These popular short courses are coming to you live and facilitated in August and enrolments are now open.

DRUMROLL, PLEASE. OUR BOOK HAS ARRIVED!

DRUMROLL, PLEASE. OUR BOOK HAS ARRIVED!

MosaicLab’s big book of facilitating deliberation is fresh off the press! Be among the first in the world to get your hands on a print or digital copy of Facilitating Deliberation – A Practical Guide and make the most of early-bird specials before they run out. We’re also hosting an online book launch in July with prizes, giveaways and incredible international guest speakers. You’re invited! Event details and RSVP link inside …

#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!