Meaningful Words

Performance Frontiers are excited to launch Mix; a series of breakfast events that explore design and sustainability. It also provides an opportunity to mix with creative leaders across a broad spectrum of industries. Join Gretel Bakker, David Szumer and Jodie Parker as they discuss critical and creative thinking within the workplace as you enjoy a light breakfast.

For further inquiries please contact Kate via her email: kate@performancefrontiers.com

To know more click this link to the new site

We’ve been developing our particular style of facilitation and learning for many years. Recently we’ve been discussing the elements of andragogy, noting the importance of the ‘hands on’ approach in adult learning. We know our work has to be grounded in theory, it has to mean something to the people with whom we’re working and it has to be applicable and useful. What makes it truly exciting and memorable for people is the diverse nature of the experiential forms we use.

We just love the fact that ‘hands on’ works. It transforms, involves and engages people. And we know this is a must if we’re going to be able to influence any sort of meaningful and lasting change.

A composite image that captures some of the work our workshop participants have enjoyed in recent times. We recognise the importance of creating enjoyable learning environments in our workshops.

As christmas approaches and we enter the season of summer we’re splashing some colour across our home page with the image of the Lotus flower coming into bloom as it opens.

I found this image in one of our old folders, it caught my eye and provoked reflection. What appealed to me was the different way this image could be interpreted. As so much in life relates to the eye of the beholder or the place from which something is viewed, the silhouette figure for me, represents the ‘everyman’ (does ‘everyperson’ work?). If I am he, am I running toward a sunrise or a sunset? Does this image signify the beginning of something or the end? As we move into a new phase at Performance Frontiers, which is in part represented by the launch of this new website, I think for me it is both. A beginning signifying the end of something and an ending setting up the beginning of something else. I sense that we are moving forward with optimism and a sense of purpose – there is work to do.

As I look at the photograph of a welder’s sparks I am reminded of the many hours I spent in machinery sheds over the years. These sheds were typically on farms in places like Katanning or Boddington in Western Australia, Tumbarumba or Mangrove Mountain in New South Wales and many more in outback Queensland. These farms were run by industrious people. They enjoyed the life as hard as it got at times. And when things broke down like weather vanes, gear boxes, or plough shares out came the welder. It was always a wonder to me how two bits of metal could come together and be stronger at the place where they joined. I sense this is similar to the potential that exists when human beings come together with clear purpose and intention to mend what needs mending; demonstrating that we are stronger in relationships forged in mutual understanding than when we insist on remaining apart.