How to improve Council’s financial sustainability and service delivery
This article explores how councils can refine their grant management processes today while preparing for the potential of untied funding.
When Strategies Fail: Lessons from Closing Climbing Spots to Transmission Lines
Picture this: a social media post starts circulating, showing a proposed transmission line cutting through the farm your…
Rebuilding Trust: Getting Projects Back on Track After Backlash
The path forward can seem daunting when planning or strategies spark stakeholder outrage—be it over a climbing area…
How to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning
Good projects have a unique potential to drive positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes, especially within regional Australian communities.
We show you how to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning.
Opportunities and Challenges of New Local Councillors
With the recent local council elections, councils across Victoria are welcoming a wave of fresh faces and perspectives. But with new councillors also come unique opportunities—and potential pitfalls, that may be minimised as we highlight here.
How car rides can drive better teamwork
Great results don’t come from a group of ‘yes-men,’ but from a team willing to challenge each other, refining ideas until the best path forward is clear. As you work with your own teams, ask yourself: are you giving enough room for debate? Are you open to having your ideas challenged? The road to great outcomes, like our car trips, requires both direction and detours.