Updated 16/12/2008

HEADS TOGETHER (AUSTRALIA) GROUP FACILITATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SERVICES

People very rarely think in groups; they talk together, they exchange information, they adjudicate, they make compromises. But they do not think; they do not create.
- William H. Whyte, Jr.
(1918–1999) US sociological author of The Organization Man, Is Anybody Listening?,

 Anyone who has had a long life of experiences is worth listening to, worth emulating, and worth tying to as a friend. No one can have too much experience in any line of endeavour. We readily welcome to our group of friends that one who talks with the voice of experience and common sense. We know that we are safe in his hands. He is not going to get us into trouble. Rather is he going to point out the pitfalls and mistakes that experience has taught him to avoid. There is no experience but what carries its lasting good for us along with it. And you don't have to discard experience. It's a coat for life! It never wears out.
- George Matthew Adams

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	Facilitation is not... lecturing, though it may be included teaching, though it may be included problem-solving, though it may be included coaching/mentoring, though it may be included a cop-out for managers or CEOs
	Facilitation is... to help free groups from difficulties or obstacles, to make things easy or easier to carry out a set of functions or activities before, during and after a workshop/seminar to help a group achieve its own objectives
	Advantages of group facilitation happy staff less stressful environment managers hear the facts rumours are dismissed sustainable productivity group (managers and staff) motivation, commitment and confidence better climate for radical change if required optimised group dynamics
	HEADS TOGETHER facilitation ensures a productive group process whether this is brainstorming a new idea or discussing the latest employee appraisals aims for your group working as a constructive and cohesive unit and setting up a long-term benefit framework
	Testimonials President, not-for-profit organisation "I have engaged with strategic planning processes before and have always found them to be quite tedious and somewhat clinical, however the process that Bruce guided us through was exciting, challenging, demanding and extremely fulfilling.  It left the whole group feeling enthusiastic, connected and with a sense of heightened anticipation about the future." Education Manager, Registered Training Organisation Thanks very much for the way you facilitated yesterday's activity - I was greatly impressed with the way you handled it. (My co-manager wanted to convey her appreciation as well.) Conference Convenors (Brisbane) We appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to participate in the event. Your paper presentation, panel discussion input and workshop role enhanced the composition of the program and the relevance of the educational experience for participants. President, not-for-profit organisation [Bruce's] advice ...has been most important and [his] professional knowledge on governance issues and fundraising has been very helpful. [His] contribution did much to educate Board members about their important responsibilities and ensured that more thought is given to Director's duties. [Bruce's] comments concerning Board membership and expertise on the Board will be in our thoughts when recruiting future Directors. Director, university centre Thanks for your input. We were very happy with the facilitated planning session.

HEADS TOGETHER

Strategic Planning

Facilitation

Qualified Industry

Standard Group Facilitator:

Certificate IV in  Assessment and Workplace Training (Melbourne)

20 years of experience.

Based on state-of-the art concepts and current research.

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