Tim Winton's latest novel Juice is big and bold – ambitious in scope, harsh in tone and ruthless in every way imaginable.

Co-directors Steve Ray and Virginia Gough look over
the milestones of a big year for us

Revealing something about ourselves to a group is a gift. How do we ensure these contributions are honoured?

Virginia Gough reflects on ways to help colleagues who are geographically dispersed to coalesce as a team

Virginia Gough explains how Groupwork Centre turns workplace conflict into growth opportunities with actionable conflict resolution strategies

We are moving in with an old friend, CERES Community Environment Park, and exploring opportunities to work together

There’s no better time for reflection and planning than now

Fresh off the plane from the US, Steve Ray reflects on the combative language of politics

The gun debate sends US politicians into a tailspin of denial about violence. Some awareness of their collective unconscious is needed for that to shift.

By Steve Ray

Navigating challenging encounters is tough. Ease into it by focusing on the behaviour, not the person.

By Jim Buckell

Our aversion to difference is an evolutionary protection that no longer serves us well. The rewards are immense if we can let it go

By Steve Ray

Group Agreements are one of the foundations for any group process

One of the biggest questions that people ask in our facilitation training, is “How do I know if I’m acting from that wise owl place, or if a bear is at play?

The man who placed process at the heart of groupwork

Groupwork graduate, facilitator and community activist Janet Rice recently retired from the federal parliament. We asked her to reflect on how she was able to put her facilitation skills to use in the Senate.

Collaboration, says the meme, is a bit like teenage sex:
“Everyone is talking about it. Everyone thinks everyone else is doing it. Those who are doing it, aren’t doing it very well. Despite that, everyone says how good it feels.”

I found a blind spot and had a good look around