by Graeme | Jun 27, 2023 | capacity
In 2019 we came up with a way to create capacity for people to do the things they never get done. It was so good that after successful pilots and amazing feedback we even trademarked it – Advance Retreats. The idea is simplicity itself – but very powerful. We book a...
by Graeme | Jun 26, 2023 | case study, collaboration, Governance, strategy, sustainability
Collaborative and inclusive strategy development Health in Mind recently invited us to support a collaborative approach to the development of their new strategic plan for 2023-2028. The process – and end product – are great examples of sustainable strategy...
by Graeme | Jun 20, 2023 | capacity, case study, collaboration, impact, Lasting Impact, systems
The power of collaborative learning and commissioning Future Pathways recently invited us to facilitate a six-month Action Learning Programme, involving delivery partner organisations and Future Pathways’ team members. Here is the learning that emerged: an example of...
by Graeme | Apr 24, 2023 | capacity, case study, sustainability
How can funders best support charities? Is funding enough or should they provide capacity building support? It might seem a no-brainer: ‘Give us the money’, as Bob Geldof famously said. But every time I’ve reviewed a funding programme, the call from charities has been...
by Graeme | Apr 20, 2023 | innovation
One of the motivations behind our new strategy was to give me more time and space for creativity, writing and design. I also wanted to be in the office on days off without it feeling like ‘work’. So over Easter my office became – a studio! I’ve...
