Working with local people & communities

We aim for ways of working that generate engagement by all involved and acknowledge power and identity differences such as gender, ethnicity and class.
To do this we often draw on the work of Axelrod on the principles of engagement:
* Widen the circle
* Connect people and ideas
* Build communities for action
* Embrace democratic principles

Facilitation Workshops

Process facilitation which engages people, enabling learning and growth with groups, working with large groups & whole systems
Facilitation means finding practical ways of working with the information, knowledge and wisdom that already exists.
Health Directions design processes, which produce results, achieving maximum participation, generating creative and working towards the best possible solutions. We use practical holistic processes, which tap into the potential of individuals, teams, organisations and communities.

Organisational Development

Working with change, conflict resolution, working with individuals and executive teams, continuing personal and professional development Includes working through Inquiry

Work-based development

Action learning, mentoring and supervision for individuals and teams

Research & Inquiry

Inquiry projects capture what is happening and shows the gaps in what we know. We have undertaken inquiry projects for a number of organisations. Inquiry provides a different space: there are few opportunities in the rush of events to look at what is going well and what problems people are facing. This process helps people who are involved together to look into good practice as well as explore dilemmas and problems, and to inquire into joint solutions. Inquiry captures what is happening and shows the gaps in what we know. It generates evidence from stories: it is a form of research as well as a method of change. It allows us to explore many perspectives particularly those of users, and in doing this it may challenge our assumptions.
It can be a creative and dynamic way of contributing to particular challenges, particularly those which require boundaries to be crossed.

Management & Leadership Education

Masters in Leading, Managing & Partnership Working: Masters in Leadership for Health & Social Care via Thames Valley University.
We coordinate and direct two Masters programmes in leadership at Thames Valley University . More Information