DeliberatelyEngaging

Lisa Fitzpatrick @anmfvic, @DougCameron51 & Tom McDonald in conversation with Ed Davis who conclude that militancy must be shaped by principles & values, used for a just cause, & be smart & strategic as well as tough. @unionsaustralia masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/episode-4-mind…

History has been changed by building power & there’s power in drawing upon the lessons of history. The podcast discusses power, what it is, why it’s important to understand it, and how to build it. @TWUMichaelKaine @MicheleONeilAU @unionsaustralia masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/episode-6-buil…

History has been changed by building power & there’s power in drawing upon the lessons of history. The podcast discusses power, what it is, why it’s important to understand it, and how to build it. @TWUMichaelKaine @MicheleONeilAU @unionsaustralia masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/episode-6-buil…

Australia’s safety net is the envy of the world. Built by the ACTU/ALP Accords in the face of economic crisis & the sinister rise of neoliberalism. How was this possible and how was it done? A compelling episode about a remarkable story. @unionsaustralia masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/accord?tdest_i…

Women Leading the ACTU bonus episode with @sallymcmanus, Tom McDonald & Bill Kelty telling the story of the strategy for winning equal representation for women on the ACTU Executive. @unionsaustralia @SharanBurrow #don'tbetoopoliticgirls masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/bonus-episode-…

Episode 3 Strategy for Success discusses how to design and execute a winning strategy. Host Emeritus Prof Ed Davis is joined by @sallymcmanus, Bill Kelty and Tom McDonald to discuss some of the great moments in forging a fairer Australia. masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/episode-3-stra…

Excited to be launching our new podcast, Masterclass for Activists, with @sallymcmanus & @unionsaustralia this Thursday at 1:30pm (AEST). You can go to actu.zoom.us/j/92452979533 or watch on the ACTU's FaceBook page for a live broadcast.

Masterclass for Activists - Episode 1 - Hearts and Minds with Ed Davis, Tom McDonald, @sallymcmanus & @SchofieldJo @unionsaustralia, discussing values, their place and role in driving change. masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/hearts-and-min…

Episode 2 Neoliberalism and a New Deal unpacks the strategy of neoliberalism to wind back workers’ rights and living standards and weaken our democracy. With Ed Davis, Tom McDonald, @SharanBurrow and @DaveNoonanCFMEU masterclassforactivists.libsyn.com/neoliberalism-…

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What about attempting to get a dialogue between these different groups and perspectives. My experience of political debates is that no one listens - it is more performance art than the sharing of ideas.

Excellent episode - so much to learn from this case study and ongoing work moving deliberation online.

Interactive online dialogue for local government with local government. Register here: deliberatelyengaging.com.au/community-enga…

Behaviour change in response to the Covid-19 pandemic is the largest scale example of public participation the world has ever seen. Find out how you can help document participatory initiatives in your community. @medium #Covid19Response #weavingcommunity link.medium.com/aorj2sjjt5

Shout out to @IAP2A for the great COVID-19 Information and Resources page: iap2.org.au/covid-19/ Australian Facilitators' Network is also bringing different options together (link in my blog post).

Our new website is now live! Have a look and let me know what you think. deliberatelyengaging.com.au

It can be tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail. [Abraham Maslow et al] FYI, I am the Australia & NZ provider of @synthetron_aus @Synthetron, so a little self-promotion. Also lots of other fantastic online tools to consider.

Good #publicparticipation is hardly noticed. The #IAP2CoreValues awards are a time to celebrate all of your hard work that made it happen! Learn more about the different award categories + download the application kit. ow.ly/DUIS50xXyxY #IAP2 #publicengagement

My first blog post on my new website - virtual engagement doesn't need to be second best. deliberatelyengaging.com.au/2020/04/01/vir…

Excited to release our website refresh deliberatelyengaging.com.au and to be able to provide online engagement services through @synthetron_aus