Collaboration and engagement

Collaboration and engagement


Collaboration Support That Builds Connection, Inclusion and Impact

Strong, effective collaboration is the heart of sustainable change. When the right people are around the table, with structures that support trust and shared purpose, your projects gain the energy and resilience they need to thrive.

Good collaboration isn’t just about getting people together—it’s about creating spaces where every voice is heard, every perspective matters, and solutions are shaped with those most affected at the centre.

What makes collaboration work?

  • The right mix of people involved from the start

  • Voices of lived experience shaping the direction

  • Clear processes that keep momentum even when challenges arise

  • A culture of respect, openness and curiosity

  • Structures that enable action, not just talk

Whether you’re…

  • Starting a new partnership across agencies and organisations

  • Tackling a complex challenge and needing to hear from those impacted

  • Looking for ways to sustain energy when projects feel stretched

  • Wanting to bring in voices that aren’t yet at the table

…I can help you design, initiate and strengthen your collaborative efforts so they’re purposeful, inclusive and effective.

Services tailored to your needs:

  • Partnership Design – Build robust, sustainable structures for collaboration

  • Strategic Engagement – Identify who needs to be involved and how best to connect

  • Facilitated Conversations – Create safe, inclusive spaces for honest dialogue

  • Momentum Planning – Keep projects moving forward even through challenges

  • Community Inclusion – Bring in the voices of those often left out

  • Bespoke Support – Targeted facilitation, coaching or planning for your unique context

What you can expect:

  • Clarity on who needs to be involved and why

  • Stronger partnerships built on respect and trust

  • Tools and processes to keep projects on track

  • Greater inclusion of diverse perspectives

  • Solutions that are more resilient, relevant and impactful

At Woven Collaboration, I work alongside you to make collaboration feel less like a struggle and more like a strength. Everything is designed for your context—no one-size-fits-all, just practical support that helps you connect well and create lasting impact.

Let’s kōrero

Ready to strengthen your collaboration and move forward with more connection, clarity and impact? I’d love to hear where you’re at and how I can help.


"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 in her role. Carolyn is also a brilliant facilitator and worked to facilitate a wide range of collaborative initiatives across the motu with businesses and local government." Angela Mayson, former Partnerships Director, Department of Conservation.