Strategy Development

We facilitate practical and inclusive approaches to effective policy and strategy development, which is evidence based, and provides clear vision and direction for the future, and a framework for implementation.

We produce strategic plans that provide essential direction to organisations, and that are robust, shared, and ‘deliverable’. Our examination of the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation or service and evaluation of the opportunities and threats it faces allows us to establish the basis of a robust strategic development framework.

Successful implementation of any strategy, though, requires active buy-in from across the organisation and from key external stakeholders, and our approach works with your partners and customers to secure shared ownership of the desired outcomes. Our strategies ensure that the aims, aspirations and objectives of your organisation are translated into specific and measurable actions and outcomes that are deliverable and are understood at all levels. We can also help you to design a framework to monitor progress with clear milestones and performance indicators that are in line with the strategic objectives.

Business planning is a key component of the strategy process for many projects. We have the skills to provide the analysis, forecasting and modelling required to produce a sound business case.

Our specialist team can undertake audits to map out the current position, and establish a basis for consultation with stakeholders and the wider community. You can find out more about our approach to consultation here.

Our work and clients in this area have included:

Medway Council -
Leisure Needs Study for the Hoo Peninsula in response to proposed 5,000 home development of former Chattenden Barracks.

London Borough of Haringey -
Community Sport and Physical Activity Network Action Plan

London Borough of Harrow -
Parks and Green Space Strategy, and Tree Strategy

Erewash Borough Council -
Green Space Strategy

Cambridge City Council -
Allotments Strategy