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.
Read moreWhy the best response to scarcity framing is abundance
We can't negate the scarcity narrative being used about government right now, it only reinforces the ideas. We can tell another story about how we can have nice things.
Read moreTraining update - new discount offer and closing dates
All the latest training updates including 20% discount for people who book both our in-person trainings together and final registration dates for live-virtual and online training.
The most important thing you can do....tell your own story
Like most of you, I’m feeling angry and frustrated about the spread of false information across several issues over the last few weeks. I’m harnessing these feelings to spread a different message – about the actions we can all take that work to dampen the spread and impact of false information and amplify good information and a healthy information environment.
Read moreClimate adaption and participation in democracy
In this blog Minette talks about a running theme - working together as communities, and enabling wide, diverse participation in public life.
Read moreCountering 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.
Read moreHelping people understand complex issues
Learning how to frame and explain your issue is an important part of your strategy. Finding and using more helpful ways of talking and framing the issues we care about doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intention, collaboration and some new practices for how we communicate.
Read moreReflections 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.
Read moreNew training dates for 2024 and more
We’re delighted to share new training dates for 2024 including in-person training in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. We’re also seeking registrations of interest for a new short (3hr) course on values-led communication.
Read moreFarewell and thank you Marianne!
Last night we acknowledged, celebrated and farewelled co-founder and Director Marianne Elliot from The Workshop. In this blog Jess and the team acknowledge and thank Marianne for all that she has done for The Workshop and the team.
Read moreWelcoming Lizzie Edwards as our new Director of Operations and Business Development
We welcomed Lizzie Edwards to the team this week as our new Director of Operations and Business Development.
Read moreFraming this moment for disability justice accomplices
6 narrative tips for how to talk about disability justice.
Read morePoverty is the problem we need to solve
In her latest blog, Jess shares five recommendations about how to talk about preventing poverty.
Read moreAnnouncing organisational changes at The Workshop
We’re making some organisational changes at The Workshop, find out the details from our Board Chair Amanda Reid
Read moreTrain with The Workshop in 2024
2024 is just around the corner so we're excited to announce our first training dates for the new year, including in-person training in Auckland!
Read moreFree talk: Reframing Crime and Justice 22 and 29 November
How we talk about issues matters. That’s why we have updated our 2020 research on framing crime and justice with a focus on gang harm and are offering a free talk covering the latest insights for journalists and people who report on and communicate about crime, criminal justice and gangs.
Read moreFocus on shifting the rock to achieve long lasting change
Working to shift narratives and mindsets is long term work that focuses on shifting the understanding of the public in order to achieve and sustain change. Read about how the Rock and Balloon metaphor can help you focus your energy in times of change
Read moreBite 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
Read moreAnnouncing *NEW* Countering False Information training
We know lots of you care deeply about good information and have been struggling to find effective ways to halt the spread of false information. We’re delighted to announce new training you can join in September.
Read moreBe mad...and then get strategic
It is okay to be mad about poor policy that doesn't make the lives of many people better. Like Jess, you may need to breathe, pause, don’t type just yet. Think about what the story is YOU really want to tell. and then get strategic.
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