Facilitation
If we’re honest, we all find it hard to see the wood for the trees when we have been working on something for a long time and we have a vested interest in a particular outcome.
Independent meeting facilitation is often the best means of solving a problem and gaining agreement on a path of action.
To be effective it requires knowledge of strategic frameworks and tactical ability.
Ellis Jones employs two highly experienced facilitators with complementary skills (see below). They take great care in preparing for each project and have the skills to steer a meeting toward a result.
The agency uses a range of venues that establish an environment conducive for particular outcomes.
Rhod Ellis-Jones
Rhod’s expertise lies in assisting parties navigate pivotal or difficult times in the evolution of a project or an organisation.
- experience: 17 years in Europe and Australia
- models: decision making frameworks, shared value, de bono
- sectors: government, arts, health, infrastructure
- specialisations: issues and crisis mitigation, strategic planning, direction setting, project initiation, sponsorship and partner agreements
Kate Crawshaw
Kate’s expertise lies in generating collaboration using new mediums such as social media.
- experience: 16 years in Europe and Australia
- methodologies: action research, world cafe, appreciative inquiry, open space
- sectors: professional services, government, not-for-profit
- specialisations: strategic planning, team collaboration, change and transformation
To learn more, contact Kate or Rhod on 03 9416 0046.
Ellis Jones is a founding partner of the Shared Value Project which has developed a facilitation methodology for engagement of government, business and community organisations to solve economic, social and environmental problems.