Genuine Consultation

Helping Industries Make Better Decisions Through Trust, Transparency & Real Dialogue

Genuine Consultation is the consulting arm of Genuine Conversations.
It exists to support organisations, industries and government partners who want to improve how they listen, gather insight, make decisions, and implement meaningful change.

Genuine Consultation is built on the same philosophy that underpins every Genuine Conversations program: people participate more openly, constructively and courageously when they feel they belong.
Our consultation work helps create that environment — even in complex, high-stakes or historically fractured contexts. .

What We Do.

Independent, Structured & Human-Centred Consultation

We specialise in designing and delivering consultation processes that are:

  • Independent – free from internal politics and bias

  • Transparent – clear about purpose, process and outcomes

  • Evidence-based – grounded in robust data, stakeholder insight and governance best practice

  • Human-centred – ensuring people feel heard, respected and included

  • Outcomes-focused – delivering clarity, options and pathways for improvement

Our consultation services are used by industries, associations, boards, and government bodies seeking clarity, alignment, and better governance..

Governance Reviews & Structural Reform

We work with boards, industry bodies and government agencies to assess the effectiveness of governance systems and recommend improvements.
This includes:

  • Governance structure effectiveness

  • Representation models

  • Levy mechanisms and financial transparency

  • Board capability and accountability

  • Industry-wide alignment and collaboration

  • Independent options analysis and recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement & Insight Gathering

True engagement requires more than a survey or a meeting. We create processes that bring people into the conversation in a safe, constructive way.

Methods include:

  • Industry-wide or organisation-wide surveys

  • Focus groups and community forums

  • One-on-one interviews

  • Workshops, listening sessions & scenario exercises

  • Anonymous feedback mechanism

Consultation Design & Delivery

We design the entire consultation framework, including:

  • Purpose and scope definition

  • Engagement plan

  • Data-gathering tools

  • Participation pathways

  • Communication frameworks

  • Analysis and transparent reporting

Industry, Community & Government Facilitation

We bring people together — often those who haven’t agreed in a long time — and create space where they can move forward.

This includes:

  • Multi-stakeholder meetings

  • Board/industry workshops

  • Scenario planning

  • Decision-making facilitation

  • Conflict de-escalation and shared understanding

Our Approach - Genuine. Independent. Human.

We bring a unique blend of:

  • Leadership and governance expertise

  • Deep experience in industry reform

  • Human-centred design and facilitation

  • Data-driven analysis

  • Courageous yet respectful conversations

Our work sits at the intersection of governance, consultation, and belonging — ensuring people feel seen, heard and included, while also delivering clarity, rigour and accountability

Who We Work With

  • Industry associations

  • Government regulators and agencies

  • Boards and peak bodies

  • Not-for-profits and member-based organisations

  • Community or stakeholder groups

  • Organisations needing independent review or consultation

Recent Work

  • Industry-wide governance review for a major Victorian commercial fishery

  • Focus groups, board consultations and industry surveys across multiple zones

  • Independent options analysis on governance refinement and levy transparency

  • Review of representation models and board structures

  • Stakeholder engagement design for regulatory sunset-clause requirements

Let’s Talk

If your organisation or industry requires independent consultation, governance clarity, or a structured way to bring people together, we’d love to help.

Genuine Consultation
Helping industries make better decisions through trust, transparency and meaningful dialogue