Our Methodology & Collaboration Models
Strategy | Design | Implementation
Our End-to-End Approach
Every engagement follows our proven three-phase methodology:
Strategy
Co-creating forward-thinking frameworks tailored to your needs. We work with you to understand context, identify opportunities, and develop approaches that address root causes.
Typical activities:
- Stakeholder consultation and needs assessment
- Evidence review and learning from best practice
- Theory of change development (mapping how activities lead to impact)
- Strategic planning and policy frameworks
Design
Developing innovative, practical solutions that work in the real world. Community-led, evidence-based, and built to respond to emerging needs.
Typical activities:
- Co-production with communities and service users
- Service and programme design
- Developing commissioning frameworks, integration pathways, and outcomes measurement systems
- Pilot programme creation
- Resource mapping and sustainability planning
Implementation
Ensuring seamless adoption with hands-on support. We don’t just hand over a report, we stay with you through change management, capacity building, and delivery.
Typical activities:
- Change management and organisational development
- Capacity building and workforce development
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Partnership coordination
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems
- Knowledge transfer and legacy planning
Collaboration Models
We work flexibly to meet your needs:
Strategic Consultancy
Expert advice, framework development, and strategic planning support. Ideal when you need specialist input to inform decision-making.
Typical engagement: Short to medium-term projects providing research, analysis, recommendations, and frameworks.
Embedded Partnership
Working alongside your teams to design and deliver transformation. We roll up our sleeves and work as part of your team.
Typical engagement: Medium to long-term partnerships where we’re integrated into your delivery, bringing hands-on expertise.
Programme Development
End-to-end support from concept to sustainable delivery. We develop the programme with you and support implementation.
Typical engagement: Full-cycle projects from initial design through to established, sustainable delivery.
Training & Capacity Building
Knowledge transfer, skill development, and organisational strengthening. Building your internal capability to sustain change.
Typical engagement: Workshops, training programmes, mentoring, and coaching to develop your team’s skills and confidence.
Evaluation & Learning
Measuring impact, gathering evidence, and driving continuous improvement. Understanding what works and why.
Typical engagement: Evaluation frameworks, data collection and analysis, learning reviews, and impact reporting.
What to Expect When Working With Us
1. Initial Conversation We listen to your needs, challenges, and aspirations. This first conversation is free and no obligation, just a conversation.
2. Co-Created Proposal Together we shape an approach that fits your context and budget, selecting the right collaboration model and methodology.
3. Strategy – Design – Implementation Collaborative delivery from planning through to sustainable impact, with regular check-ins and adjustments as needed.
4. Lasting Change Frameworks, capacity, and knowledge that continue beyond our engagement. You’re stronger and more capable when we finish.