The Workroom (PTY) Ltd
Transformation and Development Agency
We offer services to INGOs and NGOs concerning strategy development, resource mobilisation and sustainability, organisational development and training. Our approach pivots around the idea of fresh, creative, courageous and audacious thinking and practice. The name describes what we stand for – we create, think up, turn things upside down, scrutinise and bring the best people together to roll up our sleeves and co-create ideas that will assist organisations to have a lasting positive impact on changing the lives of those they serve.
Our services
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Fundraising- Funding Strategy development
- Donor landscape mapping & prospecting
- Donor engagement strategy
- Proposal writing support and coordination
- Fundraising operations set-up, mentoring and training
- Assessment of process and organisational development requirements
- Advisory to NGO Boards and Executive structures
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Management Consulting- Understanding your organisational purpose
- Conducting a process analysis
- Context and problem analysis
- Strategic planning & Strategy development
- Managing change effectively
- Design of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools
- Purposeful Communication
- Effective stakeholder management
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Training services: Inclusivity, diversity and anti-biasHas your organisation grappled with questions of inclusivity, diversity and anti-bias? Are you aiming to transform your systems, structures and workforce to be inclusive? Do you actively seek to grow your knowledge and skills to manage diverse and inclusive organisations? Is your INGO on the journey to understanding and implementing the drive to a decolonised humanitarian aid and development cooperation sector? The Workroom will support your organisational journey to becoming inclusive and remain relevant through:
- Consultation and advisory on inclusivity, anti-bias and diversity
- Workshop and process design to address issues on transformation, diversity and inclusion
- Development of change roadmaps including feminist and decolonised practices
- Tailormade training and capacity building
- Research and organisational assessments
- Training and dialogue on decolonisation and localisation
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Transformation and Change ManagementThe fast-paced ever, changing environment demands of organisations to be agile and able to keep up with the speed of change. Is your organisation ready for the future? The Workroom offers insights into how to become most efficient with scarce resources, manage and overcome conflict, embrace diversity and operate in a world marked by shocks and crises.
- Organisational and programme reviews and assessment
- Process reviews and mapping
- Developing change roadmaps
- Conflict transformation dialogues
- Leadership support
About us
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The Workroom (PTY) Ltd
Our transformation and development agency offers clients expertise and experience, often through the collaborative efforts of seasoned consultants. The consultants are selected case-by-case and come from a pool of trusted experts the Workroom has previously worked with.The director of the Workroom, Carolin Gomulia, is a seasoned strategist who has honed her skills in the government- and non-profit sectors. She challenges conventional thinking and helps organisations to gain new insights and fresh perspectives. With a focus on creating positive change, Carolin is passionate about working with organisations to achieve their goals and make a meaningful impact. She has a proven track record for developing innovative strategies, rallying support, and mobilising resources. Whether through fundraising efforts or strategic planning, Carolin is committed to driving success and helping organisations reach their full potential.
With extensive experience across multiple continents, Carolin has developed a unique perspective and deep expertise that sets her apart as a strategic leader. Her 15+ years of experience includes work with non-profits in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal, Germany, the UK and the US. Carolin, who speaks fluent English, German and Spanish, holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies and another in Development Management. She is deeply committed and passionate about social justice and transformation.
