Development can be defined as 'consisting of deliberate efforts aimed at progress' and development management as 'the management of intervention aimed at progress in a context of conflicts over goals and values'. (Alan Thomas, Journal of International Development, 1996) 

Smart Prospects is here to help you manage your organisation's progress  and to find clarity when the landscape is complex and the dynamics don't make much sense. 

We usually start with a telephone discussion, then a meeting to discuss your needs. Then I'll send you a proposal which forms the basis for the agreement discussion which is usually, but not always, at another meeting in reality.

Depending on what is required, usually there is a mix of remote and on-site work. I am used to working remotely across the UK and occasionally into Europe. In addition to being present in reality, I utilise a variety of virtual technologies to connect with your staff and volunteers. 

This depends on the work we agree - each package is tailored to your needs and your budget. 

The art of the possible! This depends on the work we agree and the type of client - each package is tailored to your needs and your budget. 

I love working with inidividuals! Realistically, most of my work is with people rather than organisations. I have training, coaching and a growing community - tap into whatever will help you best.

As a leader of a not-for-profit organsiation, any investment and effort you make to improve your personal skills and knowledge has an automatic ripple effect for the people, places, species that your organisation works with.  

In an ideal world, 9-5 is good, but that's not how the voluntary sector works, so hours are flexible around client need, but with work-life balance. 

Your personal data is not shared outside of Smart Prospects unless you have provided your express permission for it to be used, usually in conjunction with the work we are doing together. 

Full information is at www.smartpropsects.co.uk/privacy (link further down the page)

A copy of the Data Protection Notice is available below (further down the page).

The photos were taken by me, except for the photo of me, which was taken by Paul Morrison (he's a very good event photographer and I can put you in contact with him). 

The graphic design imagery is also done by me, on Canva Pro.

I don't feel comfortable photographing my clients, and I have yet to see a relevant stock photo... However, the Smart Prospects blog and social media posts are more likely to feature work related images