Facilitation Services

Creating Spaces Where People Can Think Together

Our facilitation offer is unique, encouraging curiosity, inquiry and creating a space where people can have conversations that matter to them. I host inclusive conversations to explore issues, concerns or developments.

We create spaces and places for people to meet, greet, talk, debate, dialogue and have conversations — conversations that make a difference and lead to decisions that matter.

Tesse uses a range of facilitation approaches including Appreciative Inquiry, Time to Think, World Café, Open Space Technology and Client Centred consulting — always tailored to the needs of the group and the purpose of the gathering.

Conflict is good in harnessing the strengths, skill, experiences and genius of a board.  Done skillfully the collegiality and collectivity of the board enhances effectiveness, efficacy and efficacy of an organisation

Facilitation Expertise

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Inclusive Dialogue

Creating safe, inclusive spaces for honest dialogue — where every voice is heard and valued, and decisions are made with genuine participation.

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Exploratory Inquiry

Using Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space approaches to help groups explore possibilities, surface strengths and co-design solutions.

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Conflict Resolution

Skilled in helping groups navigate disagreement and conflict — moving from impasse to breakthrough through structured, compassionate facilitation.

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Change & Transition

Supporting organisations through change, transition and transformation — facilitating conversations that build understanding and commitment.

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Board Awaydays

Designing and facilitating board awaydays, strategy sessions and governance reviews — bringing a deep understanding of board culture and dynamics.

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International Facilitation

Experienced in facilitating nationally and internationally — across cultures, sectors and contexts, with sensitivity, curiosity and skill.

“Tesse never fails to move a room — a truly gifted facilitator who gets results. I have seen her take groups from impasse to breakthrough in a single afternoon. She is a true professional who gets results in her own unique style.”

Marta Maretich Freelance Writer & Communication Strategist

Facilitation Methods

Appreciative Inquiry — Practitioner trained by Anne Radford — focusing on strengths, possibilities and the best of what is
Time to Think — Trained by Nancy Kline — creating conditions for independent thinking and quality attention
Open Space Technology — Self-organising conversations around topics that matter most to participants
World Café — Creating a welcoming environment for collaborative dialogue across diverse groups
Client Centred Consulting — Trained by Bill Evans and Sarah Bean — deeply responsive to the needs and voice of the client
Inner Activist — Graduate of the Inner Activist programme — facilitating from a place of values and social justice