Integrating the
'tangibles' with the 'intangibles'
Meaningfully engaging
stakeholders
Synthesing information
into coherent strategy
David is a creative and strategic thinker who consults
on projects that require a wholistic mindset - typically
involving the integration of stakeholder input with
strategic direction.
His key stength is in making the links between the
tangibles of strategies and actions
with the intangibles of what brings
meaning and heart to the outcomes.
His strong suits are:
- thinking out of the box
- naming key issues
- sorting ideas into a structured flow for clearer
thinking and better communication
- collaborating with diverse voices to enable fresh
ideas to emerge - creating communication strategy and tools to get the message out to the appropriate audiences
David works as a consultant on projects with place-making consultancy
Village Well - assisting communities, Councils, developers and
retailers to create vibrant and sustainable places. He has conducted
various community consultations, township visioning sessions
and mapping of sustainability strategies in Melbourne and Sydney.
David has been working in and around the Sustainability field
for over 10 years. He is a ‘big picture’ thinker
whose core interests include:
• framing the context for sustainability: vision, values,
principles
• engaging people in dialogue and meaningful action
• behaviour change strategies
• triple-bottom-line strategy
• communication strategy - internal and external
David often works in collaboration with other consultants.
His main consulting skills include:
RESEARCH
• desktop research
• 1-1 stakeholder interviews
• focus groups
• community consultation
• synthesising existing reports