• Can you really know where you're going or how to get there, if you don't know where you are or where you need to go?

    So much of the focus and direction of resources of RTOs is on 'compliance' with 'fear' of the Regulator driving agendas and investment decisions.

    But there is more to operating a successful, sustainable business than compliance alone, with changes to operating environments a constant. External events and impacts can't be avoided, but is your organisation adaptable and flexible to navigate through the inevitable changes?

    When did you last review and revise your business plan? (OK, hand up if you said 'What business plan?')

    Have you evaluated the effectiveness of your delivery models and subsequent costings?

    Is your scope of registration aligned to your business plans?

    Have you examined and determined the optimum balance of enrolments across products and revenue sources?

    Do you systematically monitor partnership arrangements for performance and return on investment?

  • What IS an organisational analysis?

     It's NOT a compliance audit. 

    An organisational analysis is like a 'fresh set of eyes' on your organisation's positioning, capability and potential.

    Our organisational analysis focuses on where you are, where you want or need to be, and offers strategic and operational recommendations for how to get there, based on 3 pillars:

    Governance - knowing and understanding what you are doing, where you are going, and why!

    Sustainability - is the organisation viable? If not, why not? Opportunities and strategies for transformation.

    Quality and Compliance - being a registered training organisation!

How will we do it?

We'll work with you to design and agree on a methodology based on your organisation and your needs.

As a guide, based on our proven experience and model, we will:

SCAN the organisation - gather data, interview personnel and key stakeholder or administer questionnaires, facilitate forums or workshops

ANALYSE, compare and collate information collected to identify gaps or opportunities

CONSULT with you regarding our findings, recommendations and advice

DOCUMENT our recommendations in a comprehensive report with actions for implementation, recommended priorities, timings and costings and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify the analysis.

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Who is we?

Yes, we always want to know who we are working with too - which some websites make difficult to find!

WE is Maree Thorne and Matthew Traynor, consultants with 40+ years of combined experience and expertise in the vocational education and training industry. Collectively our skill sets include:

  • Providing strategic advice on RTO governance, sustainability, positioning, growth, partnerships, and pathways
  • Policy writing and advocacy, writing tenders, submissions, business cases, and research projects
  • Developing educational models, content and resources and costings
  • Identifying and developing international pathways and partnerships
  • Workforce planning and developing and facilitating  workshops
  • Developing, accrediting and quality assuring national training products
  • Registering, owning, operating and managing registered training organisations
  • Conducting health checks and compliance remediation strategies