Driving impact through storytelling
Fellow collaborators,
Over the past few months, while producing articles for the #ThinkingFutureSystems series, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of effective communication and storytelling and the impact they have in shaping the collaborative process.
In my opinion, collaboration is never just about working side by side. It thrives when we align different perspectives, combine diverse strengths and build something greater than the sum of its parts. In this latest piece, I look at why communication and storytelling are essential to this process. Clear communication creates trust and belonging, while storytelling provides the purpose and inspiration that turn projects into shared achievements. Together, they give collaboration its power to create impact and enduring legacies.
You can explore the full article here.
Around the FFS network
Gather & Grow event in Coffs Harbour
‘Gather & Grow’ recap
Earlier this month, team FFS travelled to Coffs Harbour for ‘Gather & Grow’ and to meet with several industry stakeholders, building upon the foundations from the CALL project. From macadamias to seafood, farms to bakeries, the trip celebrated the region’s collaboration, innovation and potential, highlighting the people and projects shaping Coffs’ food future.
Read the full recap here.
Dr Richard Thomas of Western Sydney University talking about his Blueberry nutrient research.
Dr Richard Thomas: Blueberry nutrient research
Innovating nutrient delivery for blueberry production. FFS Project Leader, Dr Richard Thomas is a Senior Lecturer based within the School of Science at Western Sydney University.
In the following video, Richard dives into his study into the supply of nutrients in blueberries, offering insights into nutrient delivery systems and sharing current trial results that could help with sustainable blueberry production.
Watch the video here.