Our clients are often working in complex environments where meaningful stakeholder and community engagement is essential, but not always easy to achieve. We work alongside individuals, teams and organisations to design and deliver engagement that is purposeful, inclusive and genuinely influential, whether that is within a single organisation, between organisations, or across existing partnerships, coalitions and networks multiple partners.

Our approach

ThinkTeam works alongside clients rather than delivering engagement for them. Our focus is on building confidence, skills and practical approaches so engagement and collaboration are embedded in everyday practice and can adapt over time.
We work within and across formal and informal working relationships, supporting engagement and collaboration at different levels of the system. This includes working with those who are refining existing practice, as well as those who are at an earlier stage and want support to get started.
ThinkTeam works alongside clients rather than delivering engagement for them. Our focus is on building confidence, skills and practical approaches so engagement and collaboration are embedded in everyday practice and can adapt over time.

Single organisation

Where teams, departments or service areas want to strengthen engagement with colleagues and improve how decisions are shaped and delivered. This often includes:
Creating meaningful internal engagement that supports shared understanding and trust
Breaking down silos and improving cross team working
Aligning priorities, processes and ways of working through better conversations

Between organisations

Where partners want to engage more effectively with one another and with wider stakeholders. This can involve:
Designing engagement that supports shared priorities and balanced contributions
Building relationships that enable honest dialogue and joint problem solving
Developing more sustainable partnership working through clearer engagement and governance

Existing teams and partnerships

Where multiple organisations and communities are involved and engagement needs to be carefully designed and supported. This often includes:
Supporting inclusive community engagement that values lived experience
Creating transparent and shared approaches to decision making
Developing long term collaborative models that are responsive to people and place

Testimonial

“ThinkTeam has been an invaluable asset to the Natur am Byth programme. Rae has a rare ability to dig deep into the ‘why’ behind every question, ensuring discussions are purposeful and productive. Her facilitation style is exceptional - summarising complex conversations in real time, spotlighting key contributions, and keeping momentum flowing. Above all, Rae understands what collaboration truly needs, making her a trusted guide for impactful partnerships.”
Kristy Williams, People Engagement Coordinator, Natur am Byth!