DISCUSS
We discuss your project, what you want to achieve, how and by when, including who else needs to be involved and elements that may prove crucial to success.
Co-design is central to my consulting approach. As a client, you will typically provide a brief outlining what you want to achieve and often how you envision the work being done. Having commissioned consulting services myself before becoming a consultant, I value the knowledge and added insight consultants bring. I hope you will welcome my input to enhance your project’s outcomes. When third parties are involved, their early engagement in setting aims and planning is also invaluable.
I apply proven project management methodologies tailored for global health projects, but always within a systems thinking framework. I find approaches like Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and the Viable Systems Model (VSM) more appropriate for these complex environments than traditional frameworks such as PRINCE2.
I also use modern technologies to facilitate project management, including cloud-based document sharing, online whiteboards, and interactive collaboration tools. I am happy to guide anyone unfamiliar with these tools, using them solely for their practical benefits rather than as a novelty. It is important not to become a prisoner of technology.
Flexibility is key. With effective monitoring, projects can evolve as they progress. Like co-design, change should not be feared — it often leads to better outcomes.
Beyond my experience, I offer a personalised service, listening carefully to your needs and striving to meet them to the best of my ability.
I usually respond to published request for proposals but I also welcome enquiries from clients. I will happily discuss your project with you at no cost. Standard process goes as follow:
We discuss your project, what you want to achieve, how and by when, including who else needs to be involved and elements that may prove crucial to success.
I prepare a workplan including cost (potentially modular) with a Gantt chart, milestones, deliverables and a timeline for you to review and provide input. This will be an iterative process.
We start with a kick-off meeting to ensure all those involved in the project know what is going to happen, their role and contribution to the project.
We meet regularly to check on progress, matters arising and ensure we are on time and on budget. Good communication is paramount to good collaboration.
Once all deliverables are in, we close the project.