About This Course
Delivering a Welcome Ceremony is more than logistics—it’s a strategic opportunity to unite leadership, employees, and Indigenous communities in celebration of a new workplace. This course explores how Facilities Managers, Project Directors, and Change Teams collaborate with Indigenous Relations, Internal Comms, and Executive Leadership to bring the event to life. From storytelling and naming protocols to AV coordination and digital signage, every detail plays a part in reinforcing the company’s mission and culture.
You'll learn how to structure working groups, craft ceremonial scripts, align stakeholder messaging, and ensure the event is inclusive, memorable, and aligned with Reconciliation Action Plan commitments. You’ll also uncover behind-the-scenes best practices, including managing content, coordinating suppliers, and capturing feedback and engagement data to showcase return on experience.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities across the Welcome Ceremony Working Group.
- Learn how to design culturally inclusive ceremonies, including Welcome to Country and Naming Protocols.
- Coordinate communications, signage, AV, and livestream logistics with key teams.
- Structure the ceremony content, presenters, and timeline for impact.
- Prepare contingency planning and support for rehearsals and stakeholder management.
- Evaluate how ceremonies reinforce strategic goals and employee experience.
Topics Covered:
- Appointing a Welcome Ceremony Working Group
- Who Should Be Part of the Welcome Ceremony Working Group?
- Key Presenters at the Welcome Ceremony
- Roles and Responsibilities for the Event – Who Does What?
- Behind the Scenes for the Event
Course Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Access to Course: 7 days from date of purchase
