Advice - Consulting Services
Communication or Strategic Planning
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Think uses the planning committee approach – a tried and tested method of engaging large groups of people in organisation-wide communication or strategic planning. Think’s approach is based on principles of adult learning and deliberative consultation to deliver plans that are well-supported internally and externally. While the committee holds an intense one-day meeting, members remain involved in the process beyond ‘the day’ increasing ownership and support for the proposals. THINK captures the insights and proposals in a simple concise plan which can be used to share the results among a range of stakeholders. The committee process can be used to tackle a number of planning assignments:
Not-for-Profit Strategic Planning Not-for-profit organisations rely on support from a number of sources, some of whom donate their time. ‘Buy in’ is key when dealing with volunteers and pro-bono service providers and the best time to get their input is at the planning stage. The committee process is time-efficient for busy volunteers but ensures that everyone feels their views are heard and valued. Communication Planning The committee approach is ideally suited to organisations, like national associations and peak bodies that want to involve multiple decision-makers in communication planning and delivery. While our plans unify diverse stakeholders around a common message platform they also allow for significant divisional or geographic variation; related organisations, like state bodies, can easily adapt the message to their own circumstances. |
Communications or Advocacy Campaign Management
Think consultants have extensive experience in running advocacy and communication campaigns. Sometimes, clients look to us to fill a gap in their own skill sets and step in to manage a project or campaign. Sometimes, Think is retained by clients to conduct a competitive tender process to find the right campaign suppliers, like advertising agencies or website developers. Think can run a competitive process which can save you time and money. But most importantly, we can help ensure you get the best supplier for your particular project.
Workshop & Meeting Facilitation
Think consultants bring senior level experience from a range of sectors in Australia and overseas. Each one comes equipped with exceptional communication skills and the ability to think on their feet. Clients retain us to plan conferences, facilitate meetings and moderate roundtable discussions – whenever they want confidence that the session will be well-managed and the discussion focused on the key objectives.