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Blacktown City Council 2008 The following outlines some projects conducted by Grahame Collier of T Issues Consultancy that demonstrate high level facilitation skills. Feedback from some of the project managers for these projects is included below. Note: All project managers can be contacted to provide feedback, if desired.
Facilitation of Community Consultation with residents [eight focus groups and key informant interviews] about the Local Area Plan – Greenacre to Sefton. Project Manager: Chris Chung Facilitation of Strategic Planning for Bushcare Program in Bankstown. Project Manager: Helene Forsythe
Facilitation of three Transport Planning Workshops to develop an
agreed strategic approach for future planning and program delivery. Project Manager: Graham Newling Facilitation of Strategic Directions Workshops for the Cancer Information and Support Services Division. Project Manager. Gill Batt. Director Cancer Information and Support
Services
Sydney
Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority Facilitation of Water Sensitive Urban Design Life Cycle Costing
Workshop. This was a one day workshop with representatives of
jurisdictions around Australia. Project Manager: Kate Black Facilitation of Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority [SMCMA]/Local Government and Shires Associations workshop to develop key performance indicators for Biodiversity programs. Project Manager: Judy Christie
AOD Diversion Forum. Facilitation of National Workshop with staff from five jurisdictions.
Pat Ward Facilitation of a Two-day Strategic Planning Workshop with staff from the Alcohol and other Drugs Policy Unit.
Pat Ward Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Newcastle office Hunter Illegal Dumping Workshop; Facilitation of stakeholder workshop with council and community groups to consider a Hunter wide Illegal Dumping Strategy. [DECCW – was Department of Environment and Conservation at this time, 2006] Sustainability Program Division (Hunter). Louise Faulkner Facilitation of Urban Sustainability Program Business Planning Workshops. Four workshops for Stage 3 local government grant recipients. Project Manager: John Street and Kellie Walters
Local Government and Shires Associations Catchment Management Authorities/Local Government and Shires Associations Facilitation of joint meeting to establish improved relations and working arrangements. Geoff Hudson The Future for Urban Sustainability Support Alliance (USSA] Planning Workshop. A workshop for all members of the Alliance to plan scenarios for the future. Project Manager: Niki Cary
Australian Conservation Foundation GreenHome Project: Facilitation of the pilot GreenHome project at Bankstown City Council. This program delivered a seven session workshop to assist the community to live more sustainably Kirsten Blair and Suzie Brown Learn it Live it Training Project. Delivery of teacher professional development day about water education with 40 teachers. Roberta Styles Wood Stormwater Industry Association. SIA Conference 2004. Facilitation of Planning Workshop on Stormwater Management, May 2004 [50 participants.] David Roberts Western Sydney Area Health Service. Community Nurse Project.
Facilitation of a planning/role delineation workshop for HIV / Sexual
Health / Women's Health nurses. Louise Cowper [Director Community Health] and Environmental Education Workshop. Planning and facilitation of a workshop on environmental education for 15 participants. Peter Davies
Impact Environmental for the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation Regional Sustainability Seminars.Facilitation of three regional seminars in Tamworth, Lismore and Shellharbour for councils and five state government agencies Karen Taylor, Fil Cerone, Jem
Hansen
Wentworth Area Health Service. 1. Drug and Alcohol Strategic Planning Workshop. Two day strategic planning workshop for 15 senior staff in the Drug Services program. Kevin Hedge 2. Needle and Syringe Program Primary Care Model Planning workshop. A small group of 8 participants involved in an intensive 2 day planning/problem solving workshop. Felicity Sheaves Testimonials:
You are one of my inspirations. I love working with you purely
because you are authentic. Your talents and incredible ability are
just a bonus!!!!
Kellie Walters
............................................... Having T Issues undertake the facilitator’s role was extremely useful in that it brought an objective independence to the proceedings. The facilitator was extremely skilled at eliciting input from all members of the group and was able to ensure, through the various strategies / exercises employed, that all participants contributed to the day’s proceedings in an equitable manner. T Issues was able to keep the group solution-focused and when the group struggled Grahame was able to find alternative ways of attacking the question and to keep everyone moving forward. Pat Ward............................................... Met and exceeded expectations in terms of covering material in relatively short space of time; engaging and enthusing audience; gaining consensus for next steps; i.e. meeting nominated aims/desired outcomes of workshop Grahame brought the following skills to the workshop
............................................... I was very happy with Grahame’s involvement in the project. His consultation and communication before the event provided good clarity and focus for how the event should run and what realistic outcomes could be achieved. His performance at the event was very professional and effective. He controlled the room efficiently, while being well received by the participants. Geoff Hudson............................................... Grahame's experience in group facilitation was invaluable to this project. His style was a perfect match to the group and he was able to get people involved in the sessions in fun and engaging way. Kirsten Blair and Suzie Brown ............................................... Feedback from participants showed Grahame’s style was well received. He took the brief and created a day that flowed well, was jam packed with participation and oozed enthusiasm from facilitator and participants alike Roberta Styles Wood ............................................... Grahame engaged the group in a way that kept the group interested and kept them from escaping onto the nearby beach (tough). The small group info was presented in an interesting manner and left participants feeling like they had achieved something. David Roberts
............................................... Grahame has excellent people skills and group facilitation skills. Louise Cowper and Chris O’Reilly ............................................... People and communication skills. Good relaxed style and yet focused on the outcomes required. Peter Davies ............................................... Relevant, timely and entertaining. Always professional and inspirational . Karen Taylor, Fil Cerone, Jem Hansen............................................... Professional delivery within timeframes. Professional approach to the project. Good capacity to relate to participants with warmth and understanding. Kevin Hedge ............................................... A creative approach for drawing out information needed for planning, meeting clients needs and commitment to service development. Managed controversy and helped provide the path for evidence based solutions. Felicity Sheaves
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