Our work: Strategy and Change

What we do

Change happens, it's part of life. Change is essential to move on and evolve and it can be exciting and stimulating. But it can be a painful process that needs to be carefully handled where many people are affected. KSA has been pivotal in bringing together partners, regionally and nationally to formulate strategies for change. We work to support you and your partners decide on what needs to be achieved, agreeing challenging targets, and plan the journey to success. We will help you identify any issues that could derail the project, and develop approaches to address them.

Our approach helps to build a shared vision and commitment to action from everyone involved. We help you achieve clear and concise policies and strategies, business and action plans, procedures and policies that bring about transformational change.

 

Case Study: Business Plan Support for Higher Level Skills Pathfinder

KSA supported Universities of the North East in the preparation of a business plan for the North East Higher Level Skills Pathfinder (one of three nationally) an then, following the allocation of over £3m of HEFCE funding, provided specialist support to the project team during its early stage implementation.

Strategy & Change section

Recent projects:

  • One NorthEast - Talent Attraction North East Business Plan
  • KSA worked alongside One North East and other key stakeholders in the region to shape a business plan toghelp deliver a North east talent Attraction Framework
  • Universities for the North East - Higher Level Skills Pathfinder
  • KSA supported Universities for the North East in the preparation of the business plan for the North east higher Level Skills Parthfinder and continued to provide ongoing specialist support.
  • One North East - STEM
  • KSA is currently developing an integrated education framework for the STEM subjects in North east England.

 

Client feedback:

Hertfordshire University:

We contacted KSA while working on a bid to HEFCE and found an instant and highly accessible source of high quality expertise which was tailored to our needs. The professionalism, responsiveness and high quality of input from the consultants at KSA - especially Emma - has been superb and we feel that we gained real value for money out of the contract.

I would have no hesitation in recommending KSA to anyone - the partnership is a refreshing experience for anyone jaded by the world of consultants!

Jenny Jenkin, Project Director, UHEvolution.

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