The Tusk Consulting Blog
A Blog about People and Organisations.
The Tusk Consulting Blog is a mix of views, stories and ideas relating to the world of organisational consulting and human resources.
The aim is to amplify what we do, for whom and why.
The case for involving HR in organisation design
Structural change is much more than on-paper planning. When the strategy has been set, changes to the wider organisation design then need to be agreed, and a tactical operation planned. Making this come to life requires engaging people in the organisation, developing...
Is it time for charities to take a more innovative approach to partnerships?
We work with a number of clients in the charity sector, advising and supporting their organisation design process. A key part of this process is during the strategy setting process – deciding what sort of charity they want to be – this influences how they should frame...
Hybrid working is here to stay – have you got a plan?
As we all know, the term ‘hybrid working’ has gained a lot of traction since the start of the pandemic. After being forced to work from home during lockdowns, most office-based workers have discovered they value the flexibility – and potential cost savings – of less...
Managing growth and change in Multi Academy Trusts
Leaders in Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) face unique organisational and operational challenges. They are responsible for large budgets and a lot of people – including students, staff, governors and stakeholders like the Department for Education (DfE), Local Authorities and parents.
At the same time, they have very little control over funding or income and so face a challenging balancing act.
Charities: Reviewing your operating model can help you meet today’s challenges head on
Charities of all sizes are currently facing challenges from nearly every possible direction. Meeting these challenges whilst keeping your charity operationally and financially viable is a complex proposition. How do you know what to address first? And if you attack one problem, will it cause new problems elsewhere?
Organisational development for challenging times
If you and your leadership team were facing a challenge where would you seek help to solve it?
Would you look for help through organisational design (OD) or a business coach? The answer may depend upon whether your organisation is large or at SME level. Typically OD is considered a ‘corporate’ activity; in reality it’s for every single organisation regardless of size r sector.
The new Tusk Website is open for business
The new Tusk Website is open for businessWe're delighted to announce that our new Tusk website is now live. It's the result of 6 months' hard work distilling the knowledge and expertise we've gained over 20 years as organisational and HR consultants. One of the key...
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