(Fl)awesome Facilitator

“I’ve recently bought ‘Hum’ and signed up for Jacinta’s blog. I’m loving how you provoke thought using creativity, the length is also great, I know I’m going to get a gem or two without significant investment of time!”
Alison Bradford, Community Development + Engagement Manager, Wollongong City Council

“Your blog this week was just what I needed for an upcoming workshop! Your wisdom and insights are very useful, and I wanted to let you know I really appreciate them!”
Tanya, Pinanyi Consulting

“Jacinta's blog is a must read for me- it provides inspiration to think about your business in a different way and always gives me those much needed laughs in your day.”
Leanne Raven FAICD, CEO Crohn’s & Colitis Australia

“The bite-size tips in Jacinta’s blog and videos are super helpful. I often go to her archive when I have a particular challenge and find something handy that helps.”
Gabriela Gallo, Legal Learning Manager, Herbert Smith Freehills

Show what you think

Show what you think

The biggest breakthrough for a mentoring client last week was changing the question he usually puts to groups from ‘what do you think?’ to ‘how do you see it?’.

Jacinta Cubis24 February 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Picture perfect

Picture perfect

What’s your preference as a facilitator? Do you think you facilitate like a package tourist or a street photographer?

Jacinta Cubis16 February 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Experience design

Experience design

When you’re designing an experience, make the time to experience the design.

Jacinta Cubis10 February 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Opportunity waits

Opportunity waits

This early Australian photographer would have been patient and responsive. Two things that every facilitator needs. Two reasons why street photography is great training for facilitation.

Jacinta Cubis3 February 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Better looking

Better looking

People often ask me how they should know what to look for when facilitating.

Jacinta Cubis28 January 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Are Melbourne's facilitators the most adaptable?

Are Melbourne's facilitators the most adaptable?

We’re used to four seasons in one day in Melbourne.

Jacinta Cubis20 January 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Speed reading: for books not people

Speed reading: for books not people

Speed reading is handy for picking up the vital points in a lengthy report. It’s less effective for reading a room.

Jacinta Cubis12 January 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment

Smooth sailing

Smooth sailing

Sailors read the wind. Facilitators read the room. Both need to know how to change tack.

Jacinta Cubis6 January 2020collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment