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We’ve designed and run over 300 workshops since 2014!

20+

The number of organisations that participated in a Strategic Development Program for Not-for-profits co-designed by Gudrun Gilles.

Organisations sent board directors and senior executives to attend.

50

The number of hands-on practical workshops Gudrun presented for the small business sector in 2022 and 2023, covering topics like starting a business, strategic planning and marketing. Gudrun also ran 26 tailored in-house workshops for small businesses and for-purpose organisations

30+

The number of state and national conferences in the aged care, disability, early care and education sectors that Gudrun has presented at or been a keynote speaker.

46

The combined number of workshops Gudrun ran in 2022 and 2023 including:

  • 5 strategic planning retreats for medium to large organisations

  • 15 statewide workshops for WA NDIS Providers

Meet your facilitator

Hello, Gudrun Gilles here, founder of The MARQ Group, I started out in education over 35 years ago but my style has never been about textbooks or lectures. I developed my approach to teaching and knowledge transfer through a mixture of practical and academic experiences which laid the groundwork for my path into facilitation!

Because life is too short for dry, passive workshops, I enjoy blending my specialised knowledge with an inclusive atmosphere. Think of it like a cosy coffee chat where everyone gets a seat at the table. We’re not just learning; we’re co-creating. We share insights to dream up visions, problem-solve and strategise. So, if you’re up for practical, innovative outcomes get in touch to bring your workshop idea to life.

Upcoming Workshops


20 November, 5:00 pm AWST

Location: Online / Duration: 2 hours

Gudrun will explain the compliance requirements for becoming an NDIS Provider and how to navigate the registration process. This workshop includes information on the implications of the NDIS Review on provider registration.

This workshop is offered at a reduced cost thanks to funding from the Government of Western Australia.

Becoming an NDIS Provider

This is it for 2024 - Watch out for our 2025 workshops

2025 Strategic Development Program for Not-for-Profit Organisations

07-23 October, 2.00 pm AWST

Location: Online / Duration: 6 modules at 2.5 hours each

The Strategic Development Program for Not-for-Profit Organisations (SDP-4-NFP) focuses on how organisations can configure their business models and shape corporate strategy to address the challenges of a dynamic and uncertain environment. It applies theory and industry best practice to your organisational realities.

This event is co-presented by Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol and Gudrun Gilles, both recognised experts in the design, development and delivery of executive education programs; it is developed from well-researched foundation principles.

Module 1 – Tuesday 7 October
Module 2 – Thursday 09 October
Module 3 – Tuesday 14 October
Module 4 – Thursday 16 October
Module 5 – Tuesday 21 October
Module 6 – Thursday 23 October

What past participants say…

  • Your expertise in your field is unquestionable, and you add creativity, dynamism, and big-picture thinking to your work.

    CEO of a Not-for-profit
    Strategic Planning Workshop

  • I loved the concept of curiosity introduced during the workshop, which gives me a great platform to take back to my team.

    Participant
    An Introduction to Culturally Safe
    Disability Services Workshop

  • Very good materials and Gudrun is a wealth of knowledge! Great real-life examples.

    Attendee of 2023 Workshop
    ‘Why Investigate – Understanding the reasons for and key principles of conducting investigations’

  • Thank you very much for working with us and pulling this together so clearly. It has been tremendously valuable.

    Maeve K., Senior Manager - Policy & Projects
    Operational Planning Retreat

  • It opened my thinking of how to improve a system and the concept of SOFTWARE VS SYSTEM language.

    Participant
    Effective Organisational Systems

  • Gudrun's knowledge and insights are amazing, and I always love learning from her.

    Attendee of 2023 Workshop
    ‘Why Investigate – Understanding the reasons for and key principles of conducting investigations’

  • Today’s sessions and level of engagement was fantastic!

    E.R. – Project Lead, Quality and Safeguarding
    Industry Peak Body
    Incident Management and Reporting

  • Excellent organisation and fabulous information. Very warm, approachable style. I felt very comfortable asking questions.

    Attendee of 2023 Workshop
    ‘Why Investigate – Understanding the reasons for and key principles of conducting investigations’

  • Thank you so much, Gudrun – I’m very much enjoying this process of articulating our risk tolerance & your support.

    CEO of a Not-for-proft
    Risk Management Workshop

  • Great intro to what I will be working through within my organisation, I've recently changed from another stream and moved into Quality.

    Participant
    Compliance Requirements for Risk Management

Let’s workshop it

Our workshops are not just about teaching; they're about co-creating visions for organisational futures and actionable strategies.

This dynamic interchange ensures that solutions are not only informed by our extensive experience but are also tailored by the nuanced understanding and skills of those in attendance, resulting in practical and innovative outcomes.

Our tailored, in-house workshops are designed to your organisation’s specific context and requirements. Get in touch to book in.

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