Welcome to Real World…

Where we listen to what you want, understand what you need, and deliver what you’ve asked for.

“Can I just say a massive thank you for your help on getting this work over the line? Before we appointed you there was simply no way forward in hitting the timeline that had been set. You have been an absolute star since Day 1.”

Why Real World?

We really listen

The real work happens when we get close to the brief, ask the right questions, and stay crystal-clear about outcomes.

We really care

Real progress is made when working collaboratively, respectfully, and with positive intent.

We really understand

Your work takes place in a complex context, with many constraints. So we make sure the work we do together stays grounded.

We really deliver

Strategy should never be abstract, and insight should lead to action. We make sure what we deliver has meaning, value, and real world application.

What we do…

  • Strategy development

    Supporting teams to develop clear and meaningful strategic plans in response to real-world context.

  • Facilitation

    Inclusive, collaborative, outcome-focused facilitation; from chairing one-off events to supporting longer-term engagement.

  • Insight

    Delivering high quality, in-depth analysis of complex issues, with a laser-sharp focus on seeing the wood through the trees.

  • Evaluation

    Taking a step back to review the value and impact your work has delivered, focusing on what matters most to you.

  • Project management

    Getting a firm grip on key bits of work, with real attention to detail, so you can confidently deliver on time and in budget.

  • Writing and editing

    Distilling complex information from multiple sources, to create clear and compelling pieces that really meet your needs.

  • Interim support

    Stepping into short-term vacancies while organisations go through periods of change or unexpected absence.

  • Charity governance

    Helping you sort out important areas of your governance, from decision-making to risk management.

  • Adding capacity

    Joining your team for a short while, bringing extra skills on board at times when you need all hands on deck.

“It was a real pleasure to work with you and I was especially  grateful for the clear and straightforward way that you handled the project, the regular updates and the balance and independence you brought to a subject that is often in contested space.”