Aug 29, 20242 min read
Balancing Responsibility and Team Dynamics: Navigating the Role of the Responsible Adult in the Workplace
Discover how to navigate the role of the responsible adult in the workplace and balance team dynamics effectively. Learn the art of feedback
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Mock and Awe: Can we learn more in a Simulation than a Retro?
Giving teams the ability to participate in a FAKE situation provides experience, builds confidence, inspiration and much more.
Jul 15, 20241 min read
Want to get your point across? Talk less and listen more.
Practical steps you can use to truly HEAR and master the Art of Disagreement.
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Can being a little playful be your team's gateway to better psychological safety?
Our fear of judgment is a creative killer in the workplace. Psychological safety is the secret tool you need to increase outcomes.
Jun 15, 20241 min read
Slow talk when you want to show empathy
Slow talk when you want to show empathy. Here are a couple of things that can help when having a challenging conversation.
May 31, 20242 min read
Should a workshop ever be compulsory?
A few thoughts I have on this question as a workshop facilitator and experiential learning provider.
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Capacity Building For Leaders Around Psychological Safety.
Designing a Team Leader Festival to support the development of high performing, adaptable teams. Introduction: Aurecon, a global...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Empowering Excellence at Deakin University.
A Tale of Capability Transformation Introduction: Deakin University, with its 10,000 employees consisting of both people leaders and team...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Challenging Conversations with Victoria Police
In an organisation as vital as Victoria Police, both internal and external stakeholder communication is critical, as is the care of...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Parks Victoria Case Study
Navigating Challenges and Fostering Resilience: Parks Victoria's Journey with Serious Woo and Inclusion @ Work Introduction: In 2020,...
May 24, 20232 min read
Mr Miyagi - the O.G. Experiential Trainer
In 1984, two distinct cultural phenomena were introduced to the world, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective domains. "The...
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Can a horse teach you more about yourself as a leader than 100 hours of coaching?
It was not difficult to shout a big “yes please” when invited to join a day’s taster with the team at Equiano, who provide...
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Drawing a line in the sand around unacceptable behaviour - & co-creating an inclusive team
Over the last 12 months Serious Woo has been facilitating A LOT of workshops around courageous conversations. (Over 40 for the data...
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Virtual Team Building - 2 Years on and some lessons learnt.
Happy birthday Virtual Team Building! Two years ago you were but a tiny babe and we welcomed you with open arms. We wanted the very best...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Audio Journeys – The New Frontier of Learning
Do we relate more to something that we can only hear? Audio Journeys allow our imagination to make more personal connections to the content
Feb 1, 20213 min read
Creating Unexpected Experiences Online
How do we make our virtual workshops inspirational and educational? We think beyond the video conferencing box and create the unexpected.
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Hazardous Waste Management - Virtual Reality Learning Simulation
Toxic landfill, chemical waste and recycling plants have caused significant damage to the health of our emergency services, local...
Jun 4, 20201 min read
Supporting Contact Centre Staff with Critical Conversations
Contacts Centres are often at the receiving end of conflict and distress. How do we manage boundaries, and our duty of care to customers?
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Improving virtual workshops - with a cinematographer's mindset.
Hannibal Lecter has a few things to tell us about video conferences and F2F online communication.
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Virtual Reality Training That is Impactful and Affordable.
Serious Woo can help you build the most engaging online training, at a super cost effective price.