Groundwork's Services

Groundwork Associates designs and delivers programmes that stimulate discussion, learning and the exchange of ideas to help our clients achieve positive and lasting change.

• Professional facilitation and design of participatory processes
• Consultation and social research
• Communication services: strategies, public relations, advertising, writing and editing
• Training: facilitation, consultation, participatory management
• Strategic advice: engagement processes, participatory learning, sustainable agriculture and resource management
• Project management (including rigorous budget tracking and reporting)
• Event management and coordination

Facilitation

Facilitation is one of Groundwork’s core services.  It is a powerful tool to help engage groups in discussion and decision-making.  A skilled facilitator will create a safe, neutral environment in which ideas and issues can be raised, heard and explored in a constructive way even when a group involves a disparate range of personalities, or roles, or heated issues.  We design and manage processes that involve participants effectively and meet clear objectives.  Through years of experience we have developed strategies to keep discussion flowing and prevent individuals from hijacking or holding back.  There will generally be a higher level of buy-in or support for a decision, idea or solution agreed upon through a facilitated process and any follow-up action has a higher chance of success. 

Facilitation can be valuable for government organisations, businesses or volunteer/charitable groups needing to:

• Consult with the community
• Manage change
• Formulate a vision, mission or strategy
• Gather ideas for resources or policies
• Resolve concerns/conflict
• Analyse or build a team
• Conduct market research

Client Testimonial

“Understanding, very personable, timely...and [they have] a genuine understanding of adult education.  They've been great to work with and I look forward to working with them in the future.” Lynda Clark, Network for Women in Dairying.