ABOUT ME
I am Cecily Rawlinson — strategist, facilitator, and design thinker based in Perth, Western Australia.
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Design-thinking is a human-centered problem-solving approach that drives innovation - no matter the industry or challenge, design thinking helps turn big, abstract problems into tangible solutions that make a real impact.
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For over a decade I have helped organisations across six continents find elegant solutions to complex problems. From civil society networks in Tunis to cyber security startups in Perth, I bring human-centred approach, structured facilitation, and a calm head for ambiguity.
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I work with leaders who need:
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A creative solution to a problem that won't sit still
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A board, team, or community that needs to find its voice
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A strategy that translates vision into action
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An event that needs a dynamite facilitator or MC
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Formally trained through the Design Thinkers Academy, and Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®. Tested in Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Colombia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey. Ready for whatever comes next.
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Please send me an email to get in touch: hello@cecilyrawlinson.com
SERVICES
Rooted in design-thinking principles, I create safe, inclusive, interactive spaces where difficult problems can be surfaced, organisational issues named, and every voice in the room heard.
This approach consistently delivers results: from more efficient, productive governance meetings to genuinely engaged strategic planning days. Every engagement is tailored to your specific context and the problem at hand.
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INNOVATION MANAGEMENT &DESIGN THINKING
​Design Thinking Process
Innovation Management
Idea generation, testing and evaluation.
STRATEGIC &GOVERNANCE SUPPORT
Strategic Planning
Board Meeting Agenda Design
Income Generation
Research & Analysis
FACILITATION & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Facilitation training
Event facilitation & MC
Organisational Change Support
Decentralised decision-making
Elizabeth Stephens, Author
"Cecily is an empowering leader and brilliant facilitator, able to drive static groups towards creative conclusions while still ensuring that all voices - and not just the loudest voices - are heard."
Alex Sardar
"Working with Cecily was great - her infectious energy gives her facilitation superpowers and her problem-solving ability is second to none."
David Weingartner, OuiShare
“I worked with Cecily in Almaty and she was a delight”