Winton Consulting

While Winton works across all sectors, our primary focus is local government, driven by our experience and passion for the industry. Our council clients range in size, differ in the scale of their resources, scope of their operations and range of services provided, and are at varying levels of readiness in terms of addressing the challenge of sustainability through change. To organise a consultation or to learn more about our services, visit https://lnkd.in/gRar9HTC or call our team on 📲 1300 309 170.

At the core of every truly successful business is a clear identity—a sense of purpose that drives everything from daily operations to long-term growth. At Winton Consulting, we believe knowing who you are as a business forms part of the foundation of success. It defines: 💡 Your core purpose 💡 How you stand out 💡 What makes your approach unique When a business embraces its identity, it can build a powerful brand, attract like-minded, loyal employees, and make decisions that align with its long-term goals. At Winton, we are clear on who we are: 🔹 Trusted: We’re not afraid to have tough conversations. As trusted advisors, we provide honest, impactful support, guiding organisations through meaningful change. 🔹 Experienced: Our insights are shaped by years of practical experience across diverse industries, enabling us to deliver strategic and efficient solutions. 🔹 Thoughtful: We think holistically, always considering the future impact and planning for your entire workforce. 🔹 Invested: We don’t just work ✨for✨ organisations; we partner ✨with✨ them, ensuring lasting, independent success. Do you know your business identity?

Winton has recently partnered with Xref to publish case studies of our recent work with Maitland City Council. This article offers some great insight into our process to support Maitland City Council in building a stronger workforce after significant change. Our experience with the Xref Engage surveys has been a positive and effective one, and we’re looking forward to sharing more on this with our LinkedIn Community.

In a thriving workplace, giving and receiving feedback is vital for success. Whether between leaders and team members, or peer to peer, a well-run organisation will foster a culture where any person can provide and receive feedback. Regardless of if the feedback is a requirement of the role relationship or a more general share between peers, delivering and receiving feedback can be uncomfortable. This is particularly true of criticism or observations to a person with a differing view. Some things to consider with feedback: 🌟 If you can, seek permission or acknowledgement from the person before delivering feedback. 🌟 When you and the person feel the same about a behaviour or circumstance, your feedback is simply validating and adding value to their own analysis, but if your views differ, then consideration should be given to the strength of feedback provided. 🌟 The value placed on feedback is based on the person's beliefs and their judgement of you and your credibility. 🌟 Team members will rarely offer feedback to their leader unless it is invited. It’s worth checking in with team members regularly and demonstrating your implementation of their feedback. 🌟 Active listening is key to receiving and appreciating feedback. Are you fostering a culture of giving and receiving feedback? What tools does your team use to keep feedback constructive?

💁♀️Aligning roles with the appropriate levels of work is crucial for achieving organisational success. Moreover, when people are placed in roles that match their capabilities, they are more likely to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the organisation's goals while enhancing job satisfaction and productivity. Here are our thoughts ⬇⬇⬇ The ‘Levels of Work’ model is a framework that distinguishes work based on its complexity and the time horizon required for decision-making. This model helps us understand how different roles contribute uniquely to an organisation’s success. From ‘hands on’ work that focus on immediate outputs, to strategic roles that shape the organisation's future, every level plays a critical part in the overall organisation structure that, when combined, drives organisational success. For instance, at the foundational level, work generally involves clear, structured tasks with short-term decision-making horizons. As we move up an organisational hierarchy (e.g. leadership and management teams), the complexity and the time horizon of decision-making increases, requiring more abstract thinking and strategic planning. This progression ensures effective system delivery, improvement and integration. Aligning individuals with the right level of work has infinite benefits for the organisation and the individual. What do you think?

Do you really value your work? ‘Work’ is more than just a set of tasks we perform daily, or the race to meet deadlines and KPIs. At its core, work, whether in a personal or employment setting, is the process of transforming ✨ intention ✨ into reality and involves crafting a path toward our goals within the limits of our decisions. When we engage in employment, our work channels our individual creativity toward the objectives set by the organisation we’ve committed to. This partnership allows us to contribute meaningfully to larger goals shaping a collective future. Individuals getting the most out of their work brings benefits for both the person and their work setting or employer. It’s about finding meaning and purpose, and when individual strengths align and passions align with the organisation's vision, it’s the recipe for extraordinary results. Do you think about your work in this light? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a comment!

When it comes to purposeful change, Winton’s drive to inspire, encourage, and realise change is as strong internally as it is for clients we support. Change can be uncomfortable but it is always inspiring. That’s how we feel about our refreshed website: 📲 https://lnkd.in/gDAZGnHt. We preach the power of transformation, the impact it can have on driving success and we see our new site as an example of our own commitment to fostering meaningful change within our own business. The minor yet impactful changes we have made on our website aim to provide our visitors, prospective clients and existing clients with a more in depth understanding of who Winton is, what makes us unique and how we can support them. How has your team shown your commitment to change in recent months?

📈 Have you heard of the Eisenhower Matrix? 📈 In businesses across arguably every industry, effective time management is crucial for achieving success and maintaining productivity. At Winton, we advocate for tools that can enhance our client’s team efficiencies and strategic focus. One such tool is the Eisenhower Matrix, a popular framework designed to help individuals to manage time by categorising tasks based on urgency and importance. Emphasising the distinction between what is urgent and what is important, can support workers to more effectively prioritise efforts in alignment with organisational objectives. The four categories of the Eisenhower Matrix are as follows: 👉Urgent and important: Tasks that require immediate attention. These are often critical deadlines or crises that need to be addressed promptly. 👉Important but not urgent: Activities that contribute to long-term goals and strategic initiatives. These should be scheduled and planned for proactive progress. 👉Urgent but not important: Tasks that demand immediate action but don't significantly impact your long-term objectives. These can often be delegated to others. 👉Not urgent and not important: Low-priority tasks that can be minimised or eliminated to free up time for more meaningful work. By applying the Eisenhower Matrix, teams can focus on high-impact activities, reduce stress, and enhance productivity. We’re committed to helping our clients implement effective strategies like these to achieve their business goals. Have you heard of the Eisenhower Matrix? What are your thoughts on its effectiveness in prioritising tasks and managing time? Let us know! 👇👇

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Winton! 🎉 This month marks a significant milestone as we stride into the next decade of Winton. Established in July 2014 with just one employee, Winton has been an evolving team of diverse and talented individuals. Bringing together unique perspectives, extensive knowledge, and rich expertise, we are stronger than the sum of our parts. Our commitment to personalisation and adaptability, along with our human-centred approach, has allowed us to deliver meaningful change. We pride ourselves on understanding the nuances of each organisation we partner with and fostering genuine conversations that drive transformation. As we look to the future, our aspiration remains clear: to continue partnering with leaders and their teams, facilitating impactful change, and contributing to a better tomorrow. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of Winton.

Why Winton? Since 2014, Winton has partnered with organisations across government, private and not-for-profit sectors, and we are proud to have a client base who actively re-engages and refers Winton whenever their need arises. Winton has been built upon, and operates in alignment with our core key qualities. We are: ⭐ Trusted Winton is a trusted partner, coach and advisor, offering bespoke support to organisations navigating change. We are trusted to support organisation to examine unpleasant truths in a kind and curious way. We say what needs to be said, even when it’s hard-hitting. ⭐ Thoughtful As forward and holistic thinkers, we consider the end-game, plan for the future, and weigh the implications for the entire workforce. We identify, and are willing to ask the right questions that support your people to identify the best solutions for your challenges. ⭐Experienced We offer insightful perspectives, informed by practical experience across a diverse range of industries. We are always seeking ways to add tangible value to our clients. This means a strategic, efficient and meaningful approach to our partnership with your organisation. ⭐Invested We work with organisations, not for them, leaving each and every client better equipped for independent success. Your successes are our successes. We are thankful for all of our clients who trust us to support positive change in their organisation. If you’re seeking support in strategic planning, people management, capability development, workplace investigations and all the other things in between, please reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gGKNxkR9