Workshops
Turn discussions into decisions. Our workshops create the conditions for clear decisions, shared understanding, and practical next steps in just one or two days. All tailored for the public service and the realities you operate within.
Our facilitators help you get unstuck
A facilitated workshop gives Government teams a planned process for working through a defined problem or opportunity. In one or two sessions, we help you make sense of the challenge, hear the right voices and reach a clear decision.
- get a diverse group on the same page.
- define a problem or opportunity with clarity.
- generate solution concepts through structured ideation.
- decide on a direction of travel.
- plan next steps with agreement from all parties.
- clarify roles, expectations and ways of working.
A huge thank you for working with us. These workshops have opened up lots of new learning for me and our organisation. I think Wellington is incredibly lucky to have you.
Workshop participant
Plunket
Work with experienced facilitators skilled in managing diverse and complex perspectives
Our approach is grounded in design thinking, customer voice and consensus building
We’re not about abstract outputs – only tangible decisions that you can move forward with
We bring practical, people-focused tools and techniques to help you approach problems differently
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical workshop?
They can be as short as a couple of hours – to run over one or two days, depending on scope and the decisions needed.
Can workshops be tailored to our context?
Yes. Every workshop is designed around your specific problem, opportunity or team dynamic.
Do you work with cross-agency or multi-stakeholder groups?
Frequently. Our facilitators are experienced in navigating differing priorities and constraints.
Do we need to do any preparation?
We’ll guide you through the planning process and ensure everyone arrives with the context they need.
What can I expect out of a workshop?
Examples of workshop outcomes include:
- Stakeholders reach agreement on a key decision after working through different perspectives.
- Teams generate new solution concepts via a design thinking–based ideation process.
- Vision-setting workshops that locate mahi in Te Ao Toa and map what foundations exist.
- Roadmaps created from workshop and survey insights to guide next steps.
- Team establishment sessions to support effective project delivery.
- Risk assessment workshops that identify risks and develop mitigation pathways.
Can you include customer or community perspectives?
Yes. We can bring customer voice, insight and research inputs into the session where relevant.