Based in Australia and able to travel globally, I provide independent trusted advice and consulting services across organisational change and transformation, IT project and support services, and strategic planning and advisory services. Each service is tailored to meet your specific organization’s needs and goals, understanding that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach and that your business is unique. Drawing from evidence-based, proven methods and tools, and with a focus on practical, actionable strategies, I am committed to working with you to deliver meaningful progress and success for your organization.
IT Project Management Services
At the core of my expertise is a deep understanding of the critical intersection between people, change, technology, and projects. This unique expertise enables me to offer IT Project Management services that go beyond traditional frameworks. My approach is tailored to align these key elements, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Services range from targeted one-off assessments and interventions to comprehensive project recovery and full-life-cycle management. Proficient in various methodologies including waterfall, agile, and hybrid, I adapt my approach to each project’s specific needs. This holistic view encompasses every project phase, focusing not only on technical excellence but also on aligning people and processes with technological advancements. My services are designed to deliver projects that are technically sound, strategically aligned, and adaptable to change, ensuring they meet and exceed your organizational objectives.
IT Strategy Development
With a rich background in IT and business management, my IT Strategy Development service is tailored to craft comprehensive technology strategies for your business. This service includes technology roadmapping, aligning IT initiatives with your business objectives, and advising on digital transformation journeys. I bring a strategic focus to your IT infrastructure planning, ensuring that your technology investments support your long-term goals. My service is designed to optimize your IT operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation, ensuring your technology infrastructure is not just robust but also agile to adapt to the evolving business landscape.
Coaching future leaders
In today’s fast-evolving business environment, nurturing future leaders is crucial. My “Coaching Future Leaders” service leverages my extensive experience in psychology, business, and leadership development for a comprehensive leadership coaching program. It begins with a detailed assessment of prospective leaders, focusing on their strengths, aspirations, and growth areas. Personalized coaching sessions are tailored to each individual, emphasizing critical skills like emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and decision-making under uncertainty. Practical exercises and real-world scenarios are used to solidify these skills, ensuring they are readily applicable in a professional setting.
This program goes beyond skill-building; it aims to cultivate a leadership mindset embracing innovation, flexibility, and inclusivity. Participants are prepared not only for leadership roles but also for fostering a positive workplace culture, driving organizational change, dealing with ambiguity, and aligning with strategic goals. My approach is human-centric, focusing on developing empathetic, visionary leaders adept at navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.
Strategic and business planning
At the heart of every successful organization lies a clear, actionable strategic plan. My approach to strategic planning transcends traditional methods, blending insights from psychological science with management science. This unique synthesis, combined with over two decades of experience, enables me to offer strategic planning services that are not just comprehensive but deeply insightful.
The process I employ is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that every strategy is realistic, achievable, and aligned with your organization’s vision. I prioritize inclusivity and practicality, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and every perspective is considered. This approach is designed to unearth what truly matters to your organization, setting a clear path forward.
Through my strategic planning services, organizations have been able to identify and overcome underlying challenges, often hidden beneath the surface. My techniques have proven effective in revealing untapped opportunities and resolving blocks that hinder progress. The result is a strategic plan that is not only a roadmap for the future but also a catalyst for transformation and growth, uniquely tailored to propel your organization towards its envisioned success.
Independent reviews
Sometimes you just need an expert, honest, and independent assessment of what’s really going on. Whether it’s a project that’s not running like it should, a work-unit that’s not performing, or a health check of your whole organisation. I have provided trusted and discreet advice to clients for independent project reviews, organisational reviews, organisational health checks, and business system reviews. I use objective evidence-based, scientifically validated tools and processes to provide you with the information, insights and recommendations needed for organisational improvement, enhanced effectiveness, and informed decision-making.
Business analysis services
My Business Analysis approach, built on years of multi-sector experience, offers clear, actionable insights through various services:
Business Process Management and Improvement: I focus on enhancing efficiency by analyzing and reengineering business processes. This includes identifying and resolving bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices for better operational performance.
Requirements Analysis: I meticulously gather and define both business and technical requirements to ensure solutions align with your strategic and operational needs.
Solution Design and Assessment: Tailoring solutions to your unique challenges, I assess them against specific criteria, balancing innovation with practicality.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: I assist in making sense of complex data, turning it into actionable insights by analyzing trends, patterns, and metrics to inform strategic decisions.
Stakeholder Management and Engagement: Recognizing the importance of effective communication, I facilitate clear, consistent dialogues between all parties, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the project lifecycle.
Organisational change and transformation services
I offer specialised expertise in guiding organisations through significant transformations. This service ranges from simple one-off advice or interventions, through to comprehensive strategies for effectively managing employee resistance, fostering acceptance, and promoting adaptability to change.
Key offerings include the development of comprehensive change strategies tailored to specific organisational needs, conducting in-depth readiness assessments to gauge the current state and preparedness for change, and implementing targeted change management plans. These plans are structured to ensure smooth transitions, minimize disruption, and enhance overall acceptance and engagement within your organisation.
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Organisational surveys and research
Leveraging my extensive experience in psychology and organisational behaviour, I provide bespoke organisational surveys and research services. These services are designed to deliver deep insights into the health of your organisation, employee engagement, and the effectiveness of existing processes and policies.
I specialise in crafting and administering tailored surveys that accurately capture the pulse of your organisation. From employee satisfaction and climate surveys to more focused research on specific areas such as leadership effectiveness or change readiness, each survey is carefully designed to yield actionable insights.
Post-survey, I offer detailed analysis and interpretation of the data, providing you with a clear understanding of the underlying trends and patterns. This is coupled with practical, evidence-based recommendations for improvements or interventions.
Whether you’re looking to gauge employee sentiment, evaluate the impact of recent changes, or gather data to inform future strategies, my organisational surveys and research services can provide the clarity and direction you need.
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Business psychology consulting
Drawing on my background in psychological science and business, I offer Business Psychology Consulting services. This approach integrates psychological insights with organizational dynamics, providing a deep understanding of workplace behaviour, motivation, and productivity.
Whether you want to broaden your diversity and inclusivity profile, break down unconscious biases, or implement effective strategies for employee engagement and conflict resolution, my services cover a wide spectrum of workplace psychological needs. With a focus on evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with organizations to create healthier, more engaging, and high-performing work environments.
Stakeholder services
In my Stakeholder Services, I leverage my deep expertise in psychological science and business to offer a unique, comprehensive approach to stakeholder engagement. This approach is rooted in an open, collaborative strategy, essential for building and sustaining effective stakeholder relationships. My services are geared towards understanding and aligning with stakeholders’ needs and expectations, crucial for adapting and evolving business strategies.
I employ a variety of targeted methods for engaging stakeholders, including specialized workshops, forums, surveys, and detailed feedback processes. In-depth interviews form a critical component, allowing a nuanced understanding of each stakeholder’s viewpoint. My background in psychological science gives me a distinct edge, enabling me to apply psychological principles to understand stakeholder behavior, enhance communication, and manage dynamics more effectively.
This engagement strategy ensures not just alignment with your business goals but also fosters informed decision-making, drives sustainable practices, and supports transparent operations and reporting, setting your business apart in today’s competitive landscape.
Get in touch!
If you’d like to have a chat about how I might be able to help with your organisation’s needs, please feel free to get in touch.