In every community, organisation, and society, there is one constant: people. People with needs, hopes, values, and a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. When we talk about community engagement, we’re really talking about connection, the human kind. It’s not about checking boxes or hosting town halls; it’s about building trust, listeningContinue reading “Understanding community engagement in a connected society”
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The cup of coffee and the art of engagement
Imagine this: you and I are having a cup of coffee. It’s simple, it’s human, and it’s equal. When we sit across the table with a warm mug in our hands, the titles disappear. CEO, manager, intern, client, or partner, it doesn’t matter. What remains is two people in conversation, building trust sip by sip.Continue reading “The cup of coffee and the art of engagement”
Two ears and one mouth: why listening is the heart beat of stakeholder engagement
We’re wired to speak. But we’re built to listen. You’ve probably heard the old saying: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” It’s an idea so simple it sounds almost quaint, but in the world of stakeholder engagement, it’s revolutionary. There’s a reason weContinue reading “Two ears and one mouth: why listening is the heart beat of stakeholder engagement”
Start with listening: the art of conversation and the engine behind infrastructure projects success
We often think of infrastructure as concrete and steel, bridges, roads, tunnels, cables. But the real infrastructure, the invisible one that powers progress, is human. It’s the network of relationships, trust, and shared purpose between people. That’s where the art of conversation comes in. We’re not just building things, we’re building belief. Whether it’s aContinue reading “Start with listening: the art of conversation and the engine behind infrastructure projects success”
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