Tools,
not rules.

We've been pushing envelopes, ruffling feathers, and thinking big in the name of social progress for more than twelve years.

Over this time, we've fallen in love with ideas and methods created by others, and built our own tools for brave thinking. And you'll find most of them here - for anyone to use.

For more information on any of these tools, get in touch.

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CREATED BY METTLESOME

Deliberative Engagement Framework

More effectively engage and put the power of decision-making in stakeholders' hands

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Engagement levels

Understanding how and why people engage with you and your cause

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Haiku Canvas

Brevity is the soul to wit

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Impact Elevator Analysis

A quick-fire tool for generating solutions

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Impact matrix

A quick reference tool to understand the impact of your work

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Mapping limitations of impact

A tool for initiatives and programs to understand, map, and communicate limitations to stakeholders effectively and with empathy

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Mettlesome:6

An efficacy tool to test how well your solutions might be adopted

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Problem Six

Rapid problem identification and solution tool

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Three categories

A brainstorming tool for when inspiration is low

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Train theory

A tool for ensuring impact is embedded in your solution

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Workplace wellbeing canvases

Tools to understand how your people are feeling in the workplace

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Workshop design

A simple framework to test the success of workshops and exercises

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CREATED BY OTHERS

Bases of power

Dissecting types of power

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Customer journey mapping

Chart the journey of your users.

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Design Thinking

A methodology to create more impactful solutions

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Iceberg theory

Unpacking the elements needed for deep, long-term change

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Ladder of participation

Reflection on power dynamics in co-design

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Persona creation

Create nuanced archetypes through which to see the world

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research snippets

Our strategies are always based on comprehensive research. We've been moving people to take action for social change for over 10 years.

In this time, we've amassed a rich toolbox of frameworks, methods, exercises, research, and more. We use all these ourselves and believe in the sharing of knowledge for social good. Most of the tools on this page are licenced through creative commons and are free to use.

For more information on any of these tools, get in touch.

Australian Donor Trends and Medical Research

A snapshot of donor trends with in Australia and it's applicability to medical research.

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Decriminalising homosexuality worldwide

This is a snapshot into the progress made to decriminalise homosexuality worldwide, and the barriers that still exist.

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Domestic and family violence

The state of domestic violence in Australia

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Foster care in Australia

A snapshot of foster care in Queensland and Australia.

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Good Work and its influence on returning to work after injury

What makes work 'Good Work'? And how does this help us return to the workforce?

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HIV in Asia Pacific

A snapshot of current trends in HIV transmission in Asia Pacific

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Technology accessibility for Australian elders

A snapshot of how older Australians engage with technology

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Wellbeing stats in the Australian workplace

The state of mental wellbeing in Australian workplaces

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