Practical, people-centred support for public sector change 

Transform your operations with our comprehensive organisational assessment and diagnostics. Working closely with your teams, we carry out service reviews, spend analysis and wider organisational insight work to help you understand how things operate today and where improvement is possible.

We then support the practical design of sustainable operating and delivery models that:

• improve efficiency and effectiveness

• support long-term financial sustainability

• align structures and processes with your priorities

• create clarity for teams and stakeholders

Our approach is collaborative, grounded and people-centred. We focus on what will work in practice — helping you build models that are robust, achievable and ready for the future.

Ensure the success of your major or complex programmes with our programme health checks and delivery capacity support. From Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to corporate change, savings programmes and ERPs, we provide the experience and capacity you need to deliver with confidence.

We work alongside your teams to:

• assess programme health and identify what needs attention

• strengthen governance, structure and decision-making

• manage risks, issues and interdependencies

• maintain pace and build delivery confidence

• provide hands-on expertise and leadership where required

We bring calm, clarity and constructive challenge — helping major programmes progress smoothly and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Navigate the complexities of reorganisation and devolution with our support. We assist with discussions, proposal and business case development, and transition programmes to ensure a smooth, confident process.

We help you:

• coordinate work across services, systems and teams

• develop proposals grounded in evidence and local priorities

• design new governance and operating arrangements

• engage members, staff and partners with clarity

• maintain service continuity throughout the change

Our approach is people-centred and collaborative. We bring real experience, steady leadership and practical insight to support you through every stage — from initial thinking to full implementation.

Prepare the next generation of leaders through Different — our leadership development programme created to equip emerging talent with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to excel at Corporate Director level.

Delivered in partnership with Tile Hill, the programme provides:

• practical insight into public-sector leadership

• development of strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• support to navigate political and organisational complexity

• opportunities for reflection, growth and constructive challenge

• a safe, supportive space to build clarity and confidence

Different helps future leaders step into senior roles with purpose and preparedness — strengthening leadership capacity across your organisation and the wider sector.