(Fl)awesome Facilitator

“I’ve recently bought ‘Hum’ and signed up for Jacinta’s blog. I’m loving how you provoke thought using creativity, the length is also great, I know I’m going to get a gem or two without significant investment of time!”
Alison Bradford, Community Development + Engagement Manager, Wollongong City Council

“Your blog this week was just what I needed for an upcoming workshop! Your wisdom and insights are very useful, and I wanted to let you know I really appreciate them!”
Tanya, Pinanyi Consulting

“Jacinta's blog is a must read for me- it provides inspiration to think about your business in a different way and always gives me those much needed laughs in your day.”
Leanne Raven FAICD, CEO Crohn’s & Colitis Australia

“The bite-size tips in Jacinta’s blog and videos are super helpful. I often go to her archive when I have a particular challenge and find something handy that helps.”
Gabriela Gallo, Legal Learning Manager, Herbert Smith Freehills

Why workshops are like parties

Why workshops are like parties

Are you inspired or intimidated by party - and workshop - invitations?

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What does gold mean to you?

What does gold mean to you?

One of the questions I explore with my clients is ‘what is gold to you?’

Jacinta Cubis20 April 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Clear content is gold

Clear content is gold

No matter what the topic is or who they are, everyone needs clear content and plenty of time to consider it.

Jacinta Cubis5 April 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Less is more

Less is more

Is your workshop carrying excess weight?

Jacinta Cubis22 March 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Discontent = distrust

Discontent = distrust

If there’s little to no trust, there’s little chance that a group can collaborate, generate ideas and make decisions.

Jacinta Cubis8 March 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Staying neutral

Staying neutral

Despite its bland appearance, ‘staying neutral’ as a facilitator is a strength that we can aspire to. It can have a powerful impact on groups.

Jacinta Cubis22 February 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Don’t wing it solo – get a Wing Woman

Don’t wing it solo – get a Wing Woman

Being the only in-house facilitator doesn’t mean you have to fly solo – in the room and especially not on the screen.

Jacinta Cubis8 February 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Dig for gold like a three-year-old

Dig for gold like a three-year-old

We need a range of questions in our tool kit to find out what information or ideas our colleagues or clients want to get from a group

Jacinta Cubis25 January 2022collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment