Our Approach

We take a pragmatic approach to complex organisational and social issues. We use practical, proven negotiation methods. We help you identify the problem, the solution and take ownership of each. We measure progress and assess results. We create real outcomes.

We don’t accept anything at face value. We look beyond surface-level problems and ‘quick-fix’ solutions. We don’t compartmentalise issues. When a conflict arises within an organisation or with a stakeholder group, we look at the bigger picture. Our clients commend us for our uncanny ability to strike at underlying problems, create a long-term strategy to change and build capacity to implement it at the local level.

We don’t just hand you a report at the end of the project. We build your organisation’s corporate knowledge and understanding of your community in the long-term. Often we become the means by which corporate knowledge is maintained. However, unlike other consultants we strive to make you independent and not dependent on our continuing presence.

We help you to embrace change as a rising helix guiding you forward. Rather than a closed cycle, change is an ever widening process of transformation that expands an organisation. Cooperative Change compels you to take responsibility and become a part of the change process.

Our people work closely with your people. We build leadership teams who drive the change process. We guide and support staff at every stage of the project.

We build long-term relationships which are reflected in partnership agreements. If your company needs access to indigenous land, we provide you with not just the legal framework, but the strategy for long-term indigenous engagement and a positive relationship with the community concerned.

We show you that partnerships across sectors bring the best results. Without understanding the culture, motivations and aspirations of each party to an agreement, there can be no shared vision or purpose. Your organisation’s relationship with your stakeholders will be nothing more than a contractual arrangement.

We have a fundamental belief in people’s capacities. We develop long-term, residual capabilities in organisations. We engage you in an exciting process where vast changes can and will happen, both for the good of your organisation and society.