They came, they conversed, they launched. A very international gathering assembled online to celebrate the arrival of the MosaicLab book. Keynote speakers at the launch - Art O’Leary from Ireland and former SA Premier Jay Weatherill - shared exclusive insights into the impact of deliberative democracy on their careers and communities. Watch a recording of the event and download a free resource that captures revealing reflections and bold ideas from the thought-leaders and deliberative engagement devotees that gathered on the night.
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
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.
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 …
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.
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
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.
INSIDER INSIGHTS: A NEW ERA FOR COUNCIL DELIBERATION
Learnings from 11 projects and game-changing ideas for the future of deliberative engagement have been shared by Local Government leaders and engagement experts. We’ve captured these rich, insider insights and turned them into a free resource that offers great guidance for any organisation seeking to build deliberation into decision-making.
DOMINANT VOICES IN DELIBERATION
Effective engagement is inclusive of a diverse range of perspectives. In deliberative processes, this is critical, as deliberation is underpinned by representativeness. When one or a few voices dominate the conversation, this becomes difficult to achieve. In this article we consider some ways to navigate this common issue.