Whether you're starting fresh, testing an existing plan or refreshing your direction, we help boards and leadership teams work through the strategic questions that matter.
Even capable, committed boards encounter these challenges. Which ones might be holding your organisation back?
“We have a strategy, but it doesn't really reflect what we're doing.”
“We have so many priorities that it's hard to know what matters most.”
“Our board isn't quite aligned on where we're heading.”
“Our goals sound good, but how will we know we've achieved them?”
“We haven't clearly agreed who we're here to serve.”
“Our ambitions don't quite match our time, people or resources.”
“We're busy delivering activity, but are we making the right impact?”
“It's unclear who owns our strategic priorities.”
“We keep doing things because we've always done them.”
“Our strategy doesn't come up often enough in board decisions.”
“Our plan sits on a shelf rather than guiding what we do.”
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Select the statement that best describes your organisation. We'll show you the corresponding pathway, including its full process and indicative investment.
The process supports board deliberation and progress towards an agreed strategy. Final decisions, further refinements and formal approval remain the responsibility of the client board. Timeframes depend on timely client participation.
Our strategy reviews consider readiness, completeness, coherence, measures and implementation. The example below illustrates the types of questions we explore — not a finding about any particular organisation.
Is the strategic direction clear? Do the priorities reflect the people you serve? Are goals realistic, measurable and owned? How will the board know whether the strategy is working?
We use a structured review to identify strengths, gaps and useful areas for board deliberation.
Thoughtful strategy is shaped through people, dialogue and purposeful decisions.
These services are separately scoped and are not automatically included in the core pathway. Their relevance depends on your organisation's needs and the work already covered.
We can discuss where you're at, confirm which pathway makes sense, and clarify the work and responsibilities involved before anything is agreed.
Enquire about a discovery kōrero →We can talk through your current position, the right pathway and what the work would realistically involve.
Te Rarawa, Te Māhurehure (Ngāpuhi), Ngāruahine
Pou Tokomanawa | Peer Reviewer & Executive Director, Te Whare Hukahuka
shay@twh.co.nz · +64 27 523 1560
Taranaki Whānui, Ngāti Koroki-Kahukura ki Waikato, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rārua
Pou Tūhono | Facilitator
chevourne@twh.co.nz · +64 22 016 0154
