Sample 2008-09 assignments

Research, evaluation and evidence-based consulting assignments in 2008-09 include:

  • consultant to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), examining the factors affecting the re-engagement of disengaged apprentices, from an employer’s perspective, Jan-June 2009

  • evaluator of project teams that used the appreciative inquiry methodology for Reframing the Future projects in 2008. Report prepared March 2009 entitled: “Appreciative Inquiry Builds Capability”

  • evaluator of 801 VET assessors regarding their professional development needs; for QLD Department of Education and Training, Jan-April 2009

  • facilitator of strategic planning for Western Sydney Institute, Sept 2009

  • preparation of ten case studies for Challenger TAFE. Report March 2009 entitled “The Challenger Impact Model”

  • preparation of twelve case studies for West Coast TAFE. Report July 2009 entitled “Re-invention through Innovation”

  • consultant to the NSW Deparment of Education and Training, Jan-July 2009, for project entitled “NSW Innovation Sectors – Training Service Models”, examining new training approaches to stimulate innovation in logistics, finance and creative industries in NSW

  •  evaluator of QLD Government Welfare to Work projects, Sept-Dec 2008

  • consultant to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), examining the retention of apprentices, from an employer’s perspective, March-Nov 2008

  • consultant to National Quality Council on employability skills, October 2006-Feb 2008

  • researcher for NSW TAFE for report ‘Improving the bottom line. Why industry values partnerships with TAFE NSW’, June-Aug 2008

  • consultant to Victoria University on cultural change, July 2007-2009 continuing

  • consultant on VET leadership to the L H Martin Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Management, Dec 2007 – February 2008; and preparation of chapter on VET leadership, Jan 2009; adviser on survey, continuing

  • consultant to the NSW BVET project on ACE-TAFE collaboration in the Western Region of NSW, 2007 to March 2008

  • adviser to education.au on developing VET consultancy services, March-May 2008

     

    A full list of our clients in 2008-2009 is provided in our Corporate Profile.