Consultation

The answer to a problem is out there, you just have to ask the right questions to the right people in the right way. There is always a better option than standing on a cold street corner with a clipboard, dragging people away from the places they are going to, if they stop at all.

And if they do stop, the answers they give may be poorly thought out and often the quickest answer the person can give to get back to doing whatever they were doing.

We’re experts in identifying and raising issues so that we can hear people’s views. This doesn’t involve straightforward questioning; we like to be creative, original, to do things differently. We put people at ease; make them feel comfortable in talking to us and that way we get insightful questions and answers. We can do this at a conference, we can do this in an office and we can do it at the side of the street.

Our aim is to help everyone communicate better, to understand each other and to find the best way to move forward. Whether you are looking for suggestions from people or simply a little bit of feedback, we can find ways of getting the most honest answers for you. Our work for Sheffield City Council, entitled ‘In My Shoes’, saw our trained facilitators out on the street, gathering fascinating stories from Sheffield’s public. This piece of work was nominated for the ‘Making a Difference in Yorkshire and Humber Award.’