Seeing hidden harm clearly: A practical workshop series helping organisations see modern slavery and other human rights harm more clearly and respond more effectively.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
Most organisations genuinely care about modern slavery and human rights. Many have policies, supplier codes, reporting frameworks and due diligence processes in place. Yet serious harm often remains hidden because the lens we use shapes what we see.
When modern slavery is approached primarily through compliance, risk and reporting, organisations can become highly effective at demonstrating control while remaining disconnected from the realities they hope to address.
This learning series explores a different approach. One that begins with visibility. Moves through transparency. And leads toward meaningful collaboration.
With the NZ Modern Slavery Bill progressing through Parliament, this is an opportunity to go beyond what legislation requires and design a response that reflects the values of your organisation.
THE LENS WE USE
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Most organisations ask: |
This series explores: |
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Where are we exposed? |
Who is being harmed? |
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What controls do we need? |
What are we not seeing? |
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What do we need to report? |
What response reflects who we are? |
A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Meaningful change rarely happens in a single conversation. This three-part series combines practical frameworks, real-world examples, reflection and facilitated discussion.
Each session builds on the last, creating space for participants to apply what they are learning, reflect on their experiences and return with new questions and insights.
Participants will work directly with:
- Supplier engagement challenges
- Reporting and communication dilemmas
- Procurement and governance tensions
- Collaboration opportunities
- Real-world examples and case studies
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
- Implementation workbook
- Practical frameworks and reflection tools
- Supplier engagement and collaboration prompts
- Pre-workshop reflection package including curated articles, videos, reflection prompts and practical materials designed to prepare participants for deeper engagement
Workshop 1 - Seeing clearly:
- Why do good organisations miss important things?
- How does risk framing shape visibility?
- What changes when we begin with people rather than exposure?
- How do we identify where harm is most likely occurring?
Workshop 2 - Telling the truth:
- What prevents honesty?
- Why do organisations become defensive?
- What does credible transparency actually look like?
- How do we engage suppliers in ways that increase visibility?
Workshop 3 - Responding together:
- Why can't organisations solve this alone?
- What makes collaboration effective?
- How do we identify aligned partners?
- What responses become possible when visibility increases?
Facilitators:
- Gary Shaw is a former New Zealand Police detective and modern slavery specialist who spent years working undercover across twelve countries investigating human trafficking and organised exploitation. Drawing on experience spanning law enforcement, non-profit leadership, government advisory and business engagement, he now helps organisations better understand and respond to human harm within the systems they rely on.
- Caroline Thalund is a sustainability leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organisations navigate complex sustainability and ESG challenges. Having led sustainability from within organisations, she now works with leaders and teams to turn sustainability commitments into practical action, capability and culture change.
- Jay Crangle is a sustainability and ESG leader who works with businesses across New Zealand to support practical, people-centred approaches to sustainability, climate action and systems change. As Director of Programmes at the Sustainable Business Council, she brings extensive experience facilitating collaboration, leadership development and cross-sector partnerships focused on long-term impact.
Dates and times:
- Tuesday 13, 20 and 27 October 2026.
- 12:30pm-3:00pm NZST (10:30am-1:00pm AEST)
- A contingency date of Tuesday 3 November is held in reserve if needed (i.e. presenter illness etc.).
Price:
$1,500 per individual participant, or $2,500 for an organisation sending up to three people. All prices include GST for NZ registrations.
