What grant assessors look for in a strong grant application
If you’ve ever wondered what grant assessors look for in a grant application, you’re not alone. Many people want to
5 signs your team could benefit from a reconnection session
Not every team needs a reconnection session. It’s obvious when teams are working well – roles are clear, communication works
Not “Good Vibes Only”: why it’s okay to let your team talk about the hard stuff
In team building and team reconnection sessions, there’s often a strong focus on keeping things positive. Focus on what’s working.
Refresh your strategic plan (without starting from scratch)
Step 1. Decide on the best time to refresh your strategic plan. It doesn’t matter whether your strategic plan is
5 practical tips for better impact measurement
Measuring impact can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure to prove your work is making a difference, while at the same time
How to capture “hard to measure” social outcomes
If you’ve ever struggled to show the real difference your program makes, beyond numbers and outputs, you’re not alone. Many
Conflict isn’t failure
It’s the moment many facilitators and team leaders dread – the “can of worms” has been opened, and the meeting
Transform your team dynamics with team reconnection sessions
There’s a reason the phrase ‘team building’ generates shudders in so many people. We’ve all been to one of those
What is a strategic plan and do you need one?
So you keep hearing this word ‘strategic plan’ bandied around and you’re wondering if your business or organisation should have
How to get started with grant writing
Originally published in BDmag Issue 15, North Queensland’s business development magazine What would you do with a $10,000 grant for
How to run a strategic planning workshop that’s actually fun
Strategic planning as a team has huge benefits, no matter what type of organisation you are – business, not-for-profit, social
Why we need program evaluation specialists outside capital cities
Originally published as a guest article for the Australian Evaluation Society(AES) Regionally-based evaluators – those living and working outside major