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Our approach

Successful planning and assessment outcomes are based on strong partnerships. Working together with our clients we will bring to each commission our commitment to take the time to understand the issues and the way they affect different interest groups. We listen actively to our clients so that our services are delivered in a way that best meets their needs. We appreciate the importance of a project that is completed on time and within the agreed budget. We are building a reputation for responsive and responsible project management. Most importantly, a large part of our motivation in taking this direction in our social planning careers is to enjoy what we do.

Our Principles and Standards

Principles

Our work will be conducted with integrity and honesty.

Ø The methodologies will match the purpose.

Ø Our approach will seek to engender a commitment to use of the findings.

Ø The process will support the participation of key stakeholders as primary informants.

Standards

Ø Utility – we will work closely with those who will use the findings. Users of the findings will be kept informed at key points throughout the project. These users will be engaged in discussion of the findings and how best to report on findings.

Ø Feasibility – we will propose methodologies most suited to achieve the purpose(s) within the agreed budget.

Ø Propriety – we will ensure that proper steps are taken to ensure ethical, privacy and confidentiality standards are met.

Ø Accuracy – we will utilize the best available data. Seek to provide empirical support for conclusions, and in reporting will distinguish between conclusions based on interpretation of information and any judgments based on values.

In summary, RWB & Associates offers the following:

Ø Capacity to bring to the project the required skills, knowledge and experience.

Ø Clear direction for conduct of the project with the optimum input from the relevant stakeholders.

Ø Defined and agreed sets of deliverables for which the consultants have clear responsibility.

Ø A project methodology, quality performance criteria and timetable, which will ensure the nominated deadline, budget and outcomes are met.

Ø A consultative approach with the relevant stakeholders enabling the checking and modification of data to ensure that resulting directions are as far as possible supported.

Ø Value for money.