What we do …
We make strategy FUN
Our collaborative approach is about working with you.
We love what we do, so we bring energy and passion to our work, and have lots of fun along the way!
We specialise in designing and delivering fun, dynamic and engaging sessions that empower people to share ideas, respectfully challenge each other and make contributions that matter.
There are four ways to work with us, from a focused strategic conversation through to a more complex stakeholder process.
Not sure where to start? That's okay. Tell us what's on your mind, and we'll help you work out the best way forward.
1. Strategic Thinking Partnership
Get unstuck on the hard problem - quick.
Why you need us in the room …
You don't need another meeting about the dilemma. You need the space to properly pull it apart, test what you think you know and work out what actually needs to happen next.
Bring us the messy problem. We will ask the right questions, connect the pieces and turn what is in your head into something useful.
Three hours of your time. Three days of ours.
A clear way forward instead of another stuck agenda item.
You walk away with …
Whatever will make the problem easier to act on. That might be:
a plan on a page
a policy problem statement your team can align behind
a diagram that shows how the pieces connect, and where they do not
a clear set of priorities
a practical work program with real next steps …
This option is great for …
Policy development
Project planning
Priority setting
Tricky resourcing or staffing challenges
Any strategic problem that keeps coming back to the table without a clear answer
The topic doesn't matter. If it feels tangled, bring it to us.
Investment
$9,500 (inc. GST), a single fixed fee.
2. Strategic Facilitation
For high-stakes, complex conversations
Why you need us in the room …
Some conversations need more than a good agenda and a skilled facilitator.
When the issue is contested, technical or sensitive, you need someone who can manage the dynamics in the room and someone who can drive the strategic conversation towards a clear outcome.
That's where our two-facilitator approach makes the difference.
One facilitator focuses on the people, participation and dynamics in the room. The other focuses on the strategic content, challenging assumptions, exploring trade-offs and asking the questions that move the conversation forward.
Together, we adapt in real time, knowing when to challenge, when to explore an issue further and when to move towards a conclusion.
Because getting the right people in the room takes time, money and effort. You want to make it count.
We help you get beyond the surface-level discussion, draw on the collective expertise in the room and turn complex conversations into clear, practical outcomes.
You walk away with …
Greater clarity on the decisions that matter, and confidence in the process used to reach them.
That might include:
Different perspectives surfaced, explored and understood.
Assumptions challenged and gaps in evidence identified.
Competing priorities and trade-offs examined openly.
Areas of agreement, disagreement and unresolved questions made clear.
Practical decisions and next steps that people understand and can stand behind.
This option is great for …
Executive and Board-level discussions: Strategic planning days, major decisions and conversations that require constructive challenge and a shared direction.
Corporate and organisational strategy: Developing or refreshing long-term strategies that establish a clear purpose, direction and priorities across an organisation.
Complex policy and strategic decisions: Working through specific policy challenges, reform priorities or technical decisions where competing interests need to be reconciled.
Cross-agency and stakeholder alignment: Bringing senior leaders, technical experts and stakeholders together to work through complex issues from different perspectives.
Contested or sensitive issues: Navigating difficult conversations where trust, relationships and the quality of the process matter as much as the outcome.
Investment
Starting from $15,000 + GST.
Each engagement is tailored to the complexity of the issue, the participants and the outcomes you need. We agree on the scope and investment upfront, so you know what to expect.
3. Straightforward Facilitation
Get clear with little complexity
Why you need us in the room …
You know what the conversation needs to achieve. What you need is someone who can design the path there, get everyone involved and make sure the session doesn't become three hours of slides followed by, 'Any questions?'
That's where an independent facilitator makes the difference.
When you're responsible for both leading the conversation and contributing to it, it's hard to do either well. You can end up defending your own ideas rather than exploring others, while the quieter voices and harder questions get lost.
We take care of the process so everyone, including your leaders, can participate fully. We create space for different perspectives, ask the questions that need to be asked and help the group move beyond updates and discussion towards clear outcomes.
We bring the structure, energy and process. Your people bring the expertise.
Together, we make the most of everyone's time, turning a room full of individual ideas into shared priorities, practical actions and a clear way forward.
You walk away with …
A productive session that moves your group from conversation to collective action.
Depending on your objectives, that might include:
Shared priorities and a clearer sense of direction.
Practical ideas, actions and next steps.
Different perspectives heard, explored and brought together.
Greater clarity on decisions, responsibilities and what happens next.
Stronger ownership of the outcomes because your people helped shape them.
This option is great for …
Team and business planning: Step away from day-to-day demands to agree on priorities and what's next.
Priority and action planning: Turn competing ideas and demands into a practical plan.
Project kick-offs: Establish shared expectations, roles and ways of working from the outset.
Program and project reviews: Reflect on what's worked, what hasn't and what needs to change.
Team alignment: Bring different perspectives together to build shared understanding and a common direction.
Collaborative problem-solving: Work through a defined challenge where the people in the room have the expertise but need a clear process to reach an outcome.
Investment
Starting from $7,500 + GST.
We tailor each workshop to your objectives, group size and the preparation required, with a clear scope and agreed fee upfront.
4. Simple Strategy Workshop
Our tried-and-tested strategy process, ready to roll
Why you need us in the room …
Not every strategy needs six months of interviews, endless analysis and a consultant who disappears for weeks to produce a giant document.
Sometimes, you just need to get the right people in a room, step away from the day-to-day and work through four deceptively simple questions:
Why do we exist?
Where are we now?
Where do we want to be?
How will we get there?
Simple questions, but not always simple conversations.
We bring a proven process that helps your team challenge assumptions, explore different perspectives and agree on what matters most. We keep the conversation focused, make space for everyone to contribute and turn big ideas into a clear strategic direction.
And the best part? Your people help build the strategy, rather than have it handed to them.
That means greater ownership, stronger commitment and a shared understanding of what needs to happen next.
You walk away with …
A clear strategic direction that your team helped shape and can put into action.
That include:
A shared understanding of your purpose, direction and priorities.
Greater clarity on where to focus your team's time, effort and resources.
The foundations for a simple, practical strategy that people can understand and remember.
Greater ownership and commitment because your people worked through the choices and helped shape the outcome.
This option is great for …
Team and divisional strategy: Step away from day-to-day demands to agree on a shared direction and priorities.
Annual strategy reviews: Revisit your direction, reflect on what's changed and decide what needs attention next.
Strategic resets: Reconnect your team with its purpose and establish a clear path forward when priorities have shifted.
Teams ready to move forward: Bring people who know their work inside out together to agree on what matters most and how to get there.
Investment
Starting from $9,500 + GST + travel.
A tried-and-tested workshop process with a clear scope and fixed fee. Ready to roll.