Power to Praxis: Developing Reflexive Practice

Many practitioners recognise the importance of reflection. The challenge is sustaining it in the realities of projects, organisations and systems that often reward speed, certainty and delivery over learning. Power to Praxis: Developing Reflexive Practice is a one-day advanced workshop designed for practitioners who want to deepen their capacity for reflexive, ethical and accountable practice. Building on the Power to Praxis reflection cards and Companion Guide, this workshop creates space to move beyond individual insights and explore how power operates through our identities, relationships, organisations and professional practice. Using the Self-Locating Tool, guided workbook exercises, facilitated card dialogues and Commitment Cards, participants will explore how reflection can become an ongoing practice rather than an occasional activity. This workshop is designed for people who want to engage more deeply with the questions raised by Power to Praxis and develop practical approaches for carrying that learning into their everyday work. The Workshop Journey Grounding Locating Ourselves in the Work Using the Self-Locating Tool, participants will explore how identity, experience, values, power and institutional location shape practice. Bridging Making Sense of Power and Patterns Together Working with selected Power to Praxis cards, participants will identify recurring patterns and tensions across projects, partnerships and organisations. Method Identifying Shifts in Practice Participants will explore practical ways to translate reflection into action and identify opportunities for change within their own contexts. Praxis Sustaining Reflection and Action Over Time Using the Commitment Cards, participants will develop personal commitments and accountability strategies to support ongoing learning and practice. Who Is This Workshop For? This workshop is designed for: • Development practitioners • Humanitarian practitioners • Community development workers • GEDSI advisers and specialists • Researchers and evaluators • Program managers • Consultants • Team leaders and managers • Students and emerging practitioners What Participants Will Receive Participants will receive: • A full day facilitated learning experience • Guided use of the Power to Praxis reflection cards • Self-Locating Tool exercises • Reflection and action-planning activities • Opportunities for peer learning and dialogue • Practical strategies for sustaining reflexive practice • A personal commitment and accountability plan Learning Outcomes Participants will: • Strengthen their understanding of reflexive practice • Explore how power and positionality shape their work • Recognise patterns operating across projects and organisations • Develop strategies for navigating institutional constraints • Identify practical changes they can make in their own practice • Build an ongoing approach to reflection and accountability Ticket Pricing Student / Under-employed / Between Contracts $95 +BF For students, consultants, practitioners and community workers currently under-employed, between contracts, seeking work, or experiencing financial constraints. Standard $175 Solidarity $250 For those able to contribute a little extra to support accessible pricing and the ongoing development of Power to Praxis. Agenda 9:00am – 9:30am Welcome and introductions 9:30am – 11:00am Grounding: Locating Ourselves in the Work 11:00am – 11:15am Morning tea 11:15am – 12:45pm Bridging Making Sense of Power and Patterns Together 12:45pm – 1:30pm Lunch 1:30pm – 3:00pm Method: Identifying Shifts in Practice 3:00pm – 3:15pm Afternoon tea 3:15pm – 4:30pm Praxis: Sustaining Reflection and Action Over Time 4:30pm – 5:00pm Commitments and closing reflections Food and Refreshments To help keep ticket prices as accessible as possible, this is a non-catered event. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks. The venue has access to a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, hot water, tea and coffee facilities available for use throughout the day. The workshop is held in Carlton, within easy walking distance of a wide range of cafés, bakeries, supermarkets and takeaway food options. Participants are welcome to purchase lunch locally during the lunch break or bring food from home. Water, tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.