The Project Lab

14/09/2026

Good food has a way of bringing people together, and our team is no exception. To mark this year's R U OK? Day gathering, we shared a potluck lunch. The brief was simple: bring a dish (homemade, store-bought or takeaway) that reminds you of comfort, connection or support.

We enjoyed an eclectic spread ranging from healthy salads and nostalgic snacks to decadent baked treats. More importantly, it gave us the chance to pause, connect and spend time together.

We love marking R U OK? Day each year because it gives us time to reflect on the importance of checking in and looking out for one another. These moments of connection help build stronger teams and healthier workplaces, which is all part of our value in action.

01/09/2026

Tasmania's size often shapes more than we realise: in a smaller, connected system, the impacts of budget decisions rarely stay in one place. They can influence communities, workforces, services and businesses far beyond where they began.

Our latest edition of The Tasmanian Approach explores what budget priorities look like in Tasmania and why understanding the wider system may be just as important as understanding your own organisation.

Welcome to The Tasmanian Approach by The Project Lab. Sharing the latest instalment of our bite-sized reports on how Tasmania and Tasmanian businesses are responding to today's most pressing issues.

27/08/2026

We're excited to announce the recent appointment of Tiffany Doman as General Manager of The Project Lab!

Since joining the team in 2022, Tiff has become a trusted leader across our business. She has played an important role strengthening our operations, supporting our people and guiding clients through complex projects and organisational change. With over 24 years’ experience spanning corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, she brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise and people-centred leadership.

What stands out most about Tiff is the way she brings people together and creates clarity when it’s most needed. She is a natural at turning complexity into structure, while keeping teams focused on what matters. Her commitment to positive change, both within organisations and across the broader community, reflects the values that have always been at the heart of The Project Lab.

As General Manager, Tiff will lead Operations, Sales and Delivery across the business. Her focus will be on helping us continue to deliver the practical, people-focused support our clients know us for, while strengthening the foundations for future growth. This appointment reflects our commitment to investing in strong leadership, supporting our team and building on the foundations that position The Project Lab for its next chapter.

We're incredibly proud to see Tiff step into this role and excited for the impact she'll continue to have on our team, our clients and the communities we serve.
Congratulations, Tiff!

07/08/2026

Strong organisational cultures don't happen by accident. They are shaped by shared values, clear expectations, and a collective understanding of what matters most.

We recently partnered with Murdoch Clarke to co-design a set of business values that reflect the people, purpose and principles that have guided the firm for more than 130 years.

Working alongside leadership, their Cultural Committee and staff, we facilitated a collaborative process to identify the values that define the organisation and create a practical framework for bringing those values to life.

The result is a shared values framework that supports alignment, strengthens culture and helps ensure Murdoch Clarke's values are reflected in the way people work with each other and their clients.

Read the full case study here: https://www.theprojectlab.com/case-studies/values-murdoch-clarke

02/07/2026

Seats are filling fast for our Change Management in Digital Transformation workshop on 28 July in Hobart, delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Training Consortium.

Join Tanya Sofra, Principal Consultant at The Project Lab, for a practical one-day workshop designed to help organisations navigate digital transformation successfully.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across government, health and community sectors, Tanya will share practical tools, frameworks and real-world insights you can apply straight away.

Not-for-profit organisations can receive 40% off the usual TTC Member rate using code NGO2026. Secure your seat before they sell out – spots are limited!

28/05/2026

In partnership with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) at the University of Tasmania, we’ve been fortunate to welcome two final-year students into The Project Lab through the Business Placement Program for the third year running.

This year, Charlotte Bouwmeester-Wedd and Isabella Kuplis (Belle) joined the team for 12 weeks, to support the redevelopment and relaunch of a workshop facilitation product focused on creating more engaging and psychologically safe group conversations.

Throughout the placement, they gained hands-on experience across stakeholder engagement, market research, product development, workshops and commercial strategy – while contributing to a real-world project within a consultancy environment.

At The Project Lab, we see placements like this as an important way to contribute to meaningful opportunities for emerging Tasmanian professionals, while strengthening leadership and mentorship within our own team.

A huge thank you to Charlotte and Belle for the energy, creativity and thoughtfulness they brought to the project, to UTAS Business Placements Academic Lead Tim Millbank for continuing to support programs that bridge study and industry in meaningful ways, and to our own Hannah Smith and Saffron Jensen for mentoring and guiding the students throughout their experience.

05/05/2026

We’re bringing this one back – because the first session filled fast and the feedback was clear: this is a challenge many organisations are still navigating.

Change Management in Digital Transformation Workshop
Tuesday 28th July, 9am–4pm in Hobart

In partnership with the Tasmanian Training Consortium, we’re delivering another hands-on, one-day workshop designed to help you lead change with confidence as part of digital transformation.

This session is built for people doing the work: balancing stakeholder expectations, limited resources, and the pressure to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and proven frameworks to:
• Integrate change management into your projects
• Engage stakeholders more effectively
• Understand and assess impacts
• Measure what success actually looks like

For NGOs, we know the challenge is even greater – doing more with less, managing change while protecting service delivery, and bringing people along when capacity is stretched.

That’s why we’re offering 40% off the usual TTC Member rate for NGOs.
Use code NGO2026 when registering.

If change is part of your organisation’s future (and it almost certainly is), this workshop will help you approach it with clarity and structure.

Secure your spot today: https://www.ttc.tas.gov.au/courses/full-range-of-courses/change_management/change-management-in-digital-transformation

21/04/2026

Workplace values matter more than ever.

In the latest edition of The Tasmanian Approach, we explore why values-driven workplaces are becoming essential for trust, culture, retention and performance – and why defining values is only the beginning.

Featuring insights from Ben Cashman and a real Tasmanian case study with Murdoch Clarke, this issue looks at how organisations can move from values on paper to values in practice.

If your organisation is rethinking culture, leadership or transformation, this one is worth a read.

What role do values play in your workplace?

Welcome to The Tasmanian Approach by The Project Lab. Sharing the latest instalment of our bite-sized reports on how Tasmania and Tasmanian businesses are responding to today’s most pressing issues.

13/04/2026

Strong leadership drives strong outcomes – but building alignment in a new team isn’t always straightforward.

Even technically capable teams can face challenges when roles are unclear, priorities shift or decision-making lacks consistency. Over time, this can slow progress, create friction, and make it harder for leaders to focus on what matters most.

We recently partnered with Petuna Aquaculture, a Tasmanian aquaculture business producing Atlantic salmon and ocean trout, to strengthen leadership alignment within their team.

Together we:
• Embedded a shared leadership framework
• Co-created a living team charter
• Introduced practical rituals to strengthen trust, communication, and strategic focus

The result? A team that is more aligned, energised, and equipped to lead with clarity and cohesion.

If your leadership team is navigating similar challenges, The Project Lab can help. We offer workshops, strategy, and advisory services to strengthen leadership, build alignment, and translate insight into action.

This work was delivered by our Management Consultant Rhiannon Bush, who specialises in partnering with organisations to identify pain points and turn them into practical strategic improvements. With expertise in quality management, change management, and ICT, she works closely with clients to improve systems, strengthen processes, and position businesses for sustainable growth.

Read more about the work we did together here: https://www.theprojectlab.com/case-studies/petuna-aquaculture-leadership

22/03/2026

Once again, was a great opportunity for our team to continue our tradition of coming together over a shared lunch to celebrate our diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

For us, it’s always a moment to reflect on what matters most – that sense of belonging which strengthens how we work and connect with one another. Our team brought along dishes that reflect the many influences and stories at the heart of The Project Lab, and we were proud to have 12 cultures represented in our feast!

While moments like this create space for reflection and appreciation – diversity and belonging are lived year‑round. It’s part of how we work, collaborate and support each other every day.

Also, very on brand for us: nothing went to waste. Every last bite was claimed.