develop UK - consultancy

Happy New Year to all our new and existing clients. We have two new workshops to add to our catalogue. Please visit our workshops page to find out more.

Consultancy
In the UK there is a great diversity of Business Partnering models, priorities and outcomes. No two organisations have the same approach, and that is certainly a good thing. Organisations need to shape Partnering to fit their circumstances, resources and aims. Organisations that get it right benefit from a more focused and aligned function, potential cost savings and increased impact through results. For many in Professional Services, Business Partnering also marks a step change in career development.

Clarity and Understanding
Our work and research has enabled us to be clear about the most effective models of Business Partnering in small, medium and large organisations. We understand how Partnering can work successfully in both the public and private sector. We take a Business Partnering approach ourselves to ensure that we take into account the culture and needs of the organisation to come up with the right solutions.

Introductory Workshops
We bring clarity, understanding and focus at the early stages by facilitating introductory workshops for HR Teams and Senior Management.
These typically build understanding of:

an overview of Business Partnering
the pros and cons of Partnering
other organisations’ models and learning
the reality of the roles
readiness for Business Partnering
useful next steps

Creating the Blueprint
Often the next logical step is to create a blueprint. The approach is tailored to the needs of the organisation with typical outcomes:

a vision for the HR team
what will be different
gap analysis
structure and resource options
clear roles and competencies
the transformation plan

Facilitation and Support
HR Audit
If you are already working with Business Partnering the HR Audit has great value. We measure HR’s contribution, resources and capabilities as well as the attitudes and abilities of its customers. The results equip HR to take pragmatic next steps on their ‘journey’ and demonstrate value.

Facilitation and Coaching
HR teams find review and planning workshops facilitated by external experts very valuable. We coach HR teams through the process of creating and facilitating change as well as establishing internal and external support networks for Business Partners. We also work with HR to enable business managers to take more responsibility for their own people management.

Practical Tools
We have a range of Partnering tools for use in workshops and stand alone interventions. We can also develop bespoke toolkits for your organisation. Partnering tools can help fast track strategic and influential Business Partnering.

Assessment and Development
We provide assessment and development solutions, particularly developing the knowledge and skills required to be a strategic Business Partner. Our range includes standard and bespoke 360º feedback tools and an acclaimed set of tools used for selecting and developing Partners.
We run bespoke programmes and have a very popular range of open workshops which meet individual Partnering needs and provide great networking opportunities.

Open Workshops