"Thank you so much for your openness and flexibility over the last two days. The Engagement Advisor cohort was incredibly appreciative of the safe space you created for them to openly share thoughts, challenges, and experiences"
Internal collaboration and team developmentShoma Prasad, Principal Engagement Advisor - Local Boards, Auckland Council
"Her facilitation helped distill our diverse perspectives into a cohesive logical structure, and we appreciated the time she allowed for important conversations and finding the commonalities in our diverse group."
Bringing different perspectives into a shared directionLouise Saunders, CEO, Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust.
“This has been a highly impactful process helping our entire board to understand governance better, identify our gaps & goals and create a plan that inspires us into action. As a result, we are united as a board, clear on our roles and alive with the values of our organisation.”
Building clarity, alignment and commitment within governance rolesHanariki Mā, Chairperson, Northland Youth Theatre.
“The two days we spent together were the most valuable from a team building perspective. I have already started using the new definitions of our values – its so much easier to describe and work towards as a result.”
Strengthening alignment within a senior leadership teamJensen Webber CEO | Mahitahi Hauora PHO
“Carolyn did a great job of quickly gaining an understanding of our organisation, and adapting and customising the strategic and operational planning processes accordingly. All of the sessions that she facilitated were very inclusive. The end outcomes are an excellent set of roadmaps that will really help guide the direction and success of the organisation over the next 3–5 years.”
Strategic planning shaped around the people and kaupapaChris Twiss, CEO, I Have a Dream Charitable Trust.
“Through collaborative strategic planning, both within the organisation and with partners from businesses, to government to communities, Carolyn initiated a step change in nature conservation and the links to social development... [and] worked to facilitate a wide range of collaborative initiatives across the motu with businesses and local government.”
Collaboration across organisations and sectorsAngela Mayson, former Partnerships Director, Department of Conservation