Our methods

"Our Life are very competent in what they do and the way communities are supported offers resilient solutions to complex problems." Chris Walsh, The Kindling Trust

Our methods are geared towards positive action, but they allow space and time for participants to consider complex issues and concerns.

They initiate and encourage discussion amongst participants in a way that deepens their understanding and appreciation of these issues.

Through our methods we strive to empower and enable communities to articulate an informed view of the actions that individuals, communities and decision-makers should support.

Our high quality training builds capacity to design and deliver community engagement processes. We assist in the development of facilitation skills to implement engagement and to enable staff to work collaboratively with stakeholders and have constructive and effective conversations in difficult situations within the context of successful community engagement.

Our approach to engagement is purpose-led. Each situation has its own unique needs and should be approached differently. We use a variety of well-developed processes and methodologies which can be tailor-made to suit those needs. To view the different community engagement methods and processes we use, click on the links below:

Engaged and empowered citizens
Policy research and evaluation
Harnessing public opinion to inform change