How we started…
After countless conversations across industries about the struggles of working across generations — especially with Gen Z — we sat down to work on how to turn these generational frustrations into opportunities for growth.
Both sides (managers and team members) have very valid frustrations, but the problem we’ve found is that the frustrations remain within the individual groups instead of being shared and actioned. Which is where our programs come in, bringing your teams together to better understand how individuals from different generations want to be managed and supported.
We work with teams to identify problems, understand different generations through the latest research and facilitate interactive workshops that spark curious discussions, meaningful connections and team lead solutions to better ways of working.
WHY NO UMBRELLAS?
Don’t get us wrong, we love an umbrella (especially in Melbourne when you need to be prepared for ‘four seasons in one day!’) problem is they close you off, stop you interacting with the environment, looking up and seeing the beauty of the day.
Our name comes from the idea of people bringing an “Umbrella to a Brainstorm”. No Umbrellas is about leaving yourself exposed, to being vulnerable and available to new ideas – after all you can’t grow anything without some rainfall.
Through sharing the latest research and facilitating interactive activities; we spark curious conversations, ‘ah-ha’ moments, fresh perspectives and co-create actionable takeaways.
How We Work
Our sessions are built around better questions, not pre-set answers.
Tailored, not templated
No two teams are the same. That’s why every workshop is different. Grounded in your goals, your dynamics and your context.
Research-backed, action-focused
We bring the latest insights from research studies and translate them into tools your team can actually use.
Psychologically safe, strategically uncomfortable
We create space for honesty, curiosity and challenge without putting people on the spot. Discomfort is welcome, but never weaponized.
Facilitation-first
We don’t rely on heavy slides or scripts. We rely on presence, listening and the ability to shift gears when the energy changes.
We don’t do perfect. We do progress
Our goal isn’t a perfect workshop. It’s a meaningful one where something shifts and your team leaves with clarity, connection and next steps.
No Umbrellas
Umbrellas shield us from the good stuff - ideas, tension, truth. So we leave them at the door and invite teams to do the same.
MEET OUR FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Florence Potter
Experienced working with teams in not-for-profit, big 4 corporate and start ups in fundraising, consulting and for a creative agency.
Florence is an expert workshop facilitator and keynote speaker. She is a leading voice in Australia’s intergenerational conversation. She collaborates with researchers, authors and facilitators internationally on optimising diverse teams. She has first hand experience as a Gen Z/Millennial team member. Passionate about bringing teams together to bridge divides and optimise teams with charisma, authenticity and inclusivity.
Looking forward to meeting your team, any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Always up for a chat or a coffee!
Contact:
+61 498 826 179
florence@noumbrellas.com
linkedin.com/in/florence-potter/
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