Allen + Clarke

Allen + Clarke

Business Consulting and Services

We give a damn about empowering clients and communities – In Aus, NZ, Asia + Pacific, to overcome society’s challenges.

About us

For over 20 years, Allen + Clarke has been empowering clients and communities to overcome the challenges facing society. With offices in Wellington and Melbourne, our consultants support businesses, government and non-government agencies, and international organisations to achieve their missions in areas that include: • Environmental and sustainability • Māori, Pacific and First Nations rights and aspirations • Human health and wellbeing • Social justice, equity, and inclusion • And much more! Capable of deploying large teams of highly experienced people, Allen + Clarke has both the breadth and depth of skills to complement your team, working in partnership with you to solve the most complex of challenges. You can rely on us to be authentic, hold space for others, and ultimately deliver ideas and solutions that work in the real world. Our clients repeatedly seek our support because they know we give a damn about making a positive impact. We can only achieve this by mobilising passionate and capable people to deliver your objectives, meaning our mission is perfectly aligned with your desired outcomes. “Allen + Clarke took the time to understand our unique needs and that of our members, taking a personalised approach to the project rather than just fitting us into a template or mould. So happy with the end result. Definitely recommend” – Jo Cribb, Board Chair You can experience our passion first-hand by booking a free ideas workshop with one of our experts via https://www.allenandclarke.co.nz/book_expert_time

Website
http://www.allenandclarke.co.nz/
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Wellington + Melbourne
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2000
Specialties
evaluation and research, evidence-based research and policy analysis, policy development and implementation, regulatory analysis, advice, drafting and implementation, inter-sectoral policy projects, consultation and engagement processes, secretariat and programme support, international development assistance, monitoring and evaluation, business/service change and review, machinery of Government advice and support, governance, literature review, and public health

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Updates

  • 🤔 "We know we're making a difference, but we can’t prove it." Sound familiar? You're not alone. That's why we're following up our previous SROI webinar with two more free in-depth sessions. Don't risk missing out on crucial funding because you can't quantify your social return. Join our webinars and learn to transform stories into compelling evidence. In this practical workshop you'll: 💠 Get our custom SROI calculation template 💠 Learn to build evidence-based frameworks 💠 Master practical impact measurement 💠 Access CBAx-compatible tools Join us on Thursday 13 February to transform how you measure and communicate your impact. Two focused sessions: 12:10pm NZT/10:10am AEST – Part 1: SROI specific Theory of Change and M&E Frameworks Made Practical 1:00pm NZT/11:00am AEST – Part 2: Calculating Impact In-Depth Register for one or both sessions now: https://lnkd.in/gZGhcTic Watch our previous SROI webinar to hit the ground running: https://lnkd.in/gFkWhPB5 #SocialImpact #SROI #EvidenceBasedPractice #CommunityDevelopment

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    We’re going LIVE! Griff and Charlene (plus our AV guy Alastair) are getting set up for our first webinar of 2025, discussing the secrets behind running exceptional workshops. Whether it’s avoiding the workshop being hijacked by someone else’s agenda; getting introverted team members to contribute; or how to energise dry subject matter - we’ve got strategies to clear common workshop hurdles. Missed the live session? Access the recording and slides via our resource hub: https://lnkd.in/eVu2-uhk Perfect timing for your 2025 leadership toolkit!

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  • 🔄 Transforming Problems into Challenges: A Strategic Mindset Shift Close-mindedness and bias are the assassins of innovation. By reframing our approach to business obstacles, organisations can unlock powerful transformations: - Problems constrain, while challenges empower teams to think beyond limitations. - Problems focus on barriers, while challenges reveal untapped opportunities. - Problems trigger defensive responses, while challenges ignite creative solutions. Teams that adopt a challenge mindset consistently develop more innovative and sustainable solutions. This approach naturally invites open-mindedness and fresh thinking during brainstorming sessions. Most importantly, while solutions primarily address immediate needs, they often illuminate additional opportunities for improvement beyond the original scope. The key to success? Creating space to fully understand the challenge at hand. Taking time to thoroughly define both the challenge and intended outcomes consistently delivers superior results. Ready to transform your team's approach? Watch our webinar for actionable strategies on doing more with less: https://lnkd.in/gBkTgEDT Have you had success with changing your organisational mindset? Tell us how it worked! #Innovation #BusinessThinking #Leadership #ChangeManagement

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  • 💡 Quick question: When was the last time you left a workshop feeling energised and ready to take action? Whether you’re doing it online, in-person, or both at the same time, make one of your goals this year to create workshops that deliver. Get a kick start by coming along to our next webinar - Wonderful Workshops: Mastering the Art of Facilitation. In this straight-talking session, our experts will share: • Workshop design fundamentals • Practical engagement tools • Preparation shortcuts • Action-sustaining strategies Perfect timing to kickstart your 2025 facilitation skills! Join us this Thursday 30 January ⏰ 12:10-12:55pm NZT / 10:10-10:55am AEST Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gk_sezUD #WorkshopFacilitation #LeadershipSkills #TeamDevelopment

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  • 📊 Privacy isn't just about compliance – it’s good business Research from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner tells us 70% of Kiwis would be likely to switch service providers if they discovered theirs had poor privacy and security practices. Another 71% would consider dropping companies for losing their data in a cyberattack. Privacy protection is critical for maintaining customer trust and business sustainability. Good privacy systems mean businesses: 💠 Build customer trust through transparent data practices 💠 Implement robust security measures 💠Train staff in privacy-first approaches 💠 Run regular privacy audits Data privacy isn't a barrier – do it well, and it can enable innovation and growth. When customers trust you with their data, they trust you with their business. Get all the info from our 2024 webinar with the Privacy Commissioner here: https://lnkd.in/gC8mFzXT #NZPrivacy #BusinessStrategy #DataProtection #DigitalTrust

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  • Most people have experienced the frustration of a mandatory workshop that did nothing but suck up your time. If you’ve been a leader for a while (and you’re honest with yourself) you may have run one of those workshops. But running transformative workshops isn't all about channelling your inner motivational speaker or breaking out the fancy catering. Join Craig Griffiths and Charlene Harvey for WONDERFUL WORKSHOPS: MASTERING THE ART OF FACILITATION - a focused 45-minute webinar packed with actionable techniques to: ▶️ Streamline preparation and delivery. ▶️ Keep engagement high across platforms (without resorting to trust falls). ▶️ Encourage collaboration and innovation 🗓 Thursday, 30 January 2025 📍 12:10–12:55 p.m. NZT | 10:10–10:55 a.m. AEST Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gk_sezUD Know a leader who needs this? Tag them below and share your own workshop wins (or horror stories) 👇 #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkshopFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamEffectiveness

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  • 📦 Proud to share that with the help of your engagement and participation our Allen + Clarke team were able to provide $4,000 worth of food supplies at the end of last year to support local families in partnership with The Salvation Army! Special thanks to The Salvation Army for their tireless work and to everyone who contributed to this initiative. Small acts of kindness truly add up to create significant impact. #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #SalvationArmy

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    What’s your workshop horror story? From disorganised presenters to obnoxious participants to completely irrelevant subject matter, we’ve all been to a workshop that made us want to tear our hair out. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In our upcoming webinar, find out how to run workshops that will leave people energised and excited. You’ll get: 🔹 Actionable tools for delivering engaging workshops 🔹 Methods to connect with diverse stakeholders 🔹 Strategies to keep up momentum post-session Wonderful Workshops: Mastering the art of facilitation. 🗓 Thursday, 30 January 2025 📍 12:10–12:55 p.m. NZT | 10:10–10:55 a.m. AEST Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gk_sezUD Tag your team and share your horror stories in the comments. #StrategicLeadership #StakeholderEngagement #WorkshopSuccess #FreeWebinar

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  • 💡 5 Key Components to Lead Strategic, Impactful Workshops Strategic leaders like you deserve workshops that drive real outcomes. Join our webinar to: 🔹 Learn actionable tools for impactful workshop delivery 🔹 Discover methods to engage diverse stakeholders 🔹 Gain strategies to sustain momentum post-session 🗓 Thursday, 30 January 2025 📍 12:10–12:55 p.m. NZT | 10:10–10:55 a.m. AEST ✨ Secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/gk_sezUD 👥 Tag your team and network. #StrategicLeadership #StakeholderEngagement #WorkshopSuccess

  • 🚨 Workshop Warning Signs to Avoid! Are your sessions plagued by: ❌ Lack of engagement? ❌ Confused outcomes? ❌ No follow-through? This webinar will arm you with the tools and strategies to avoid these common mistakes and create workshops that inspire action. 🗓 Thursday, 30 January 2025 📍 12:10–12:55 p.m. NZT | 10:10–10:55 a.m. AEST 👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gk_sezUD #WorkshopFacilitation #LeadershipTraining #MistakeProof

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