At Tabiya, we equip you with the tools, frameworks, and mindset to approach problems with clarity, structure solutions with confidence, and navigate complexity with ease. Whether in consulting, leadership, or project execution, Applied Thinking ensures that insight turns into impact.
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Consulting embraces the art and science of advising, whether in management, law, accounting, business, engineering, economics or any other technical discipline. Consulting as a professional service is constantly in demand among organisations delivering complex projects, or going through fundamental change or growth. The ultimate goal of consultants is to become a trusted adviser to their client. But this demands so much more than technical or subject matter expertise alone.
Consulting Essentials is a one day workshop designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of professional consulting. Whether you are establishing yourself as a consultant after a career as a leader or technical specialist, or whether you’ve joined a large consulting firm and want to get ahead in building your skills, this workshop has something for you.
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Organisations utilise project management to deliver change. The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as “…the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to deliver something of value to people.” By their nature, all projects are unique.
The discipline of project management appears everywhere, in most professional settings, spanning the smallest of projects through to multi-million dollar initiatives. So you will be exposed to projects at some stage of your career. And the methodologies and techniques used are as broad as any other management discipline. Yet few people are formally trained in the fundamental principles, and many are daunted by the language and terminology used by project managers.
This one day workshop discusses the processes, principles and terminology of project management, and how to apply these principles in simple projects or professional assignments. Its an introduction. While it doesn’t provide you with a PM qualification or accreditation, it will build your confidence in applying sensible approaches when you are asked to implement a new project or be part of a project team.
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Public sector agencies use management consulting services… a lot!
So much so, in fact, that there is growing debate about bringing some of this capability back into the public service. Yet there is so much that can be gained from optimising the client / consultant relationship.
This is a workshop designed to improve your understanding, as a public servant, on how management consulting works, and how to get the most from the consulting firms that you engage and work with. We go beyond the basic value for money conversation. We’ll explore how consulting firms organise themselves, how they pitch for your work, and how they price their services.
Most importantly, we’ll look at tools, approaches and behaviours for optimising the quality of the services and advice you receive. And if you’re interested in leveraging this knowledge for an internal consulting model, we’ll explore the benefits and the risks of bringing these capabilities in-house.
Learning more about management consulting exposes you to fundamental business skills that are highly transferrable to any sector, and therefore of great use in your own career journey.
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Procurement is a critical function for most organisations, and is at the heart of effective use of money. In the federal public sector, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules set out procurement principles at a very high level, but as recent ANAO reports reveal, many agencies struggle to apply these with the right balance of transparency, procedural fairness and value for money. And in the private sector, poor purchasing practices can drastically impact bottom lines.
When we talk about procurement, we consider the end to end lifecycle of the contract. Hence effective contract management becomes a key pillar of better practice procurement.
This one day workshop explores core processes used by clients and purchasers of services, with a focus on sourcing of professional services. Its designed to help client and purchasers to optimise the value they derive from strategic commercial relationships.
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It’s a competitive world. Professional service firms and Not For Profits have to compete to win work or funding, and the merits of your written submission can have a huge impact on your win rate.
This workshop is all about persuasive proposal writing: assembling a compelling written case in a competitive process. Proposals, Tenders, Quotes, Expressions of Interest and Grant submissions are not all the same. The selection processes can vary considerably. Yet the principles of developing a persuasive submission are applicable in all these situations. Furthermore, the art of persuasive writing is transferrable to a raft of other business settings, such as developing a business case, pitching to a sponsor or writing a resume. So these are critical skills to have in your professional kitbag.
This one day workshop assists professionals to hone their written selling skills. Whether you are pitching to government, large business or small organisations, we will show you ideas, tools, templates and principles to position your firm or your idea in the best light.
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A small investment now can have an enormous impact across your career.
Successful careers don’t just “happen”. It takes planning, foresight, research and skill. And yet many people are over-influenced in their career choices by narrow criteria like salary or rank and title alone. Employers value candidates who will make a positive impact not just on the bottom line, but on team culture, corporate ethics and business sustainability. But career planning skills are barely taught in universities.
This workshop explores how you can model your career journey strategically and holistically – setting you up for long term success. The principles will serve you in any sector, public or private, over the short, medium and long term. This workshop will benefit people from any professional background, offering insights for new graduates through to battle-hardened managers.
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Professional people are frequently called on to present their work in a team, client or public forum. Yet so many of us dread the prospect of speaking in public. We lack confidence or we fear “freezing” in front of other people. The more we lead teams or manage larger projects, the more important it becomes to motivate and communicate with larger groups. And there are few things more satisfying than holding the attention of an engaged audience!!
This one day workshop can help. Its designed to equip you with principles, tools and techniques to:
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