Strategy
The work before the work:
Many project problems begin before delivery starts. Four questions can help leaders create clarity before an organisational issue becomes a project.
October 1, 2026
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Strategy
Decide. Improve. Assure: How to Improve Important Decisions
Better decisions need more than good information. Learning how Decide, Improve and Assure can reduce rework and strengthen decision confidence.
September 1, 2026
Events
California. Water, water everywhere
Simon reflects on how California’s water infrastructure protects communities, agriculture and iconic landscapes, offering practical insights into water security, catchment management and long-term resilience.
July 3, 2026
Funding
Funding
Why Strategic Budgeting Matters More Than Fighting for Every Dollar
Right now, councils and government leaders across Australia are in the thick of budget season. They will all be fighting hard for every dollar, trimming where they must, and trying to shield what matters most. I don’t envy them!!
April 14, 2025
Funding
New Tools. Bigger Impact. Same Purpose.
After 25 years of working with regional councils, water corporations, and not-for-profits on strategy and funding, I’ve officially been accredited by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) as an Investment Management Standard (IMS) Facilitator.
April 8, 2025
Case Study
Beyond Integrated Water Management to Unlock Funding
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
March 4, 2025
Funding
How Water Corporations Can Overcome the Asset Management Crisis
The Growing Asset Challenge: A Financial Ticking Time Bomb Across Australia, water corporations (and councils) face an escalating
March 4, 2025
Case Studies
Case Study
Beyond Integrated Water Management to Unlock Funding
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
March 4, 2025
Case Study
Burnout Recovery: Resetting My Life with 6 SMART Strategies
Confession of a Hard Year I’ll be honest: 2024 was relentless. I worked ridiculously hard to achieve one
January 13, 2025
Case Study
When Strategies Fail: Lessons from Closing Climbing Spots to Transmission Lines
Picture this: a social media post starts circulating, showing a proposed transmission line cutting through the farm your
December 2, 2024
Case Study
Unlocking Regional Growth: How to Build Winning Business Cases
Securing funding for regional projects can feel like navigating a maze.
We show you how to use the ‘Investment Management Standard’ to build business cases that win!
October 11, 2024
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Events
Events
California. Water, water everywhere
Simon reflects on how California’s water infrastructure protects communities, agriculture and iconic landscapes, offering practical insights into water security, catchment management and long-term resilience.
July 3, 2026
Events
What stayed with me after Ozwater
Discover the key lessons that stayed with me after Ozwater, from collaboration and leadership to long-term thinking, and why these insights matter for future water sector performance.
July 1, 2026
Events
Win More Local Work: Tender Together Workshop & Toolkit Launch
From tradies to consultants, creatives to cleaners – there’s a growing pool of local work available through tenders and contracts, and it’s not just for the big players.
August 1, 2025
Strategy
Strategy
The work before the work:
Many project problems begin before delivery starts. Four questions can help leaders create clarity before an organisational issue becomes a project.
October 1, 2026
Strategy
Decide. Improve. Assure: How to Improve Important Decisions
Better decisions need more than good information. Learning how Decide, Improve and Assure can reduce rework and strengthen decision confidence.
September 1, 2026
Strategy
Powerful Infrastructure Funding Lessons for Growth Areas
Learn how councils and water utilities prepare for infrastructure funding constraints, strengthen delivery confidence, and improve long-term affordability planning for housing and regional growth.
June 1, 2026