Empowering groups to think, plan, and act together.
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What I offer
Complex issues? Multiple parties? Tight deadlines — and meetings that absorb hours without delivering the clarity or momentum you need? I can help!
I bring process design and facilitation expertise that can help groups cut through noise, work with purpose, and generate outcomes that hold up under scrutiny.
Collaborative Action brings the Technology of Participation (ToP) methods – and more – to give teams and stakeholders a way to think together efficiently, even when the issues are messy and the perspectives are diverse. The result is clearer thinking in less time.
I create space so that every voice contributes meaningfully — in a way that ensures discussions lead to decisions — and decisions lead to actions that everyone owns.
I won’t stop the facilitation at generating ideas. I’ll work with your group to surface insight and turn that into practical next steps, with enduring impact.
The Collaborative Action Difference
Get in Touch- Proven track record designing and facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder processes
- Natural resource management, science and primary industry expertise
- Deep expertise in the globally acclaimed Technology of Participation (ToP™) facilitation methods
- Experienced and confident working with people at all levels from governors to the front line in local and central government, companies, industry organisations and not-for-profits
- Commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and being an indigenous-informed facilitator.
Facilitation
- Proven track record designing and facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder processes
- Deep expertise in the globally acclaimed Technology of Participation (ToP™) facilitation methods
- Experienced and confident working with people at all levels from governors to the front line in local and central government, companies, industry organisations and not-for-profits
- Commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and being an indigenous-informed facilitator.
Consultancy
- Stakeholder engagement and community consultation strategies
- Collaborative processes and partnerships
- Training and learning strategies
- Extension programme design and learning
About Michelle Rush
Complex issues? Multiple parties? Tight deadlines — and meetings that absorb hours without delivering the clarity or momentum you need? I can help!
I bring process design and facilitation expertise that can help groups cut through noise, work with purpose, and generate outcomes that hold up under scrutiny.
Collaborative Action brings the Technology of Participation (ToP) methods – and more – to give teams and stakeholders a way to think together efficiently, even when the issues are messy and the perspectives are diverse. The result is clearer thinking in less time.
I create space so that every voice contributes meaningfully — in a way that ensures discussions lead to decisions — and decisions lead to actions that everyone owns.
I won’t stop the facilitation at generating ideas. I’ll work with your group to surface insight and turn that into practical next steps, with enduring impact.

