Extra scholarships for December training

We’ve been reminded of the power of standing in solidarity with others working towards a more just and inclusive Aotearoa. Following a year of uncertainty and constraints for many in our community we want to offer something tangible and hopeful as the year draws to a close. 
We’ve extended our scholarship offer for our Introduction to Framing and Narratives training so more people can use framing as a tool to deepen understanding and unlock change.

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How to talk about community planning for climate disruption

I am so excited to be launching the results of in depth research on How to talk about Community Planning for Climate Disruption. Addressing climate disruption is an ever-present focus for me, both personally and professionally. Acting wisely for our long-term good makes so much damn sense. I know that what we need is bold action. I also know that we can absolutely do what is needed and that it will make a difference. This is a shared feeling for many of us working across local and central government, in NGOs, in our public and civic institutions, in research and in business. 

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Countering false information

There are many of us who hold fast to our responsibilities as guardians of good knowledge and information. Knowing and using proven tactics to counter false information empowers us to reconnect our communities that have been divided by false information.

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Reflections on shared leadership

This blog is a bit different to our usual ones, it is a reflection on our organisational changes through the eyes of our Directors Jess and Lizzie. We’re sharing it with our whole community so you can get to know us a little better and see what drives us to do the work we do, in collaboration with many of you.

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Bite sized training in effective tactics to overcome false information

It’s been 4 years since Jess wrote ‘A Matter of Fact. Talking Truth in a Post Truth World’ – a book that came out of curiosity about why people believe false information and what works to overcome it. False information is unsettling, concerning and harmful. But the good news is that across our communities many of us are in the position to do something about it. Read Jess’s blog about new bite-sized False Information training

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