Consultancy and Facilitation
The Craighead Institute has been providing consultancy to individuals, groups, organisations and congregations for more than two decades.

Why we do it
At the Institute we believe that there are critical moments in the life of groups, organisations or congregations, often at times of growth or decline, conflict, leadership transition or change in the external environment.

If such moments are handled well, those involved can emerge renewed and revitalised. If not, they can be left confused and struggling with unhealthy practices. We aim to provide the support which is invaluable at these times.

How we do it
Our work may be with individual leaders, management teams, whole staff teams or congregations. Depending on need we may focus on leadership development, strategic planning, organisational reviews, team building or mentoring and supervision. We have developed participative and systemic approaches to consultancy. We draw on a range of theories, while entering a process with each client which involves exploration and analysis of experience, a time of discernment and clear action planning.

The Craighead Institute's approach to facilitation is to encourage a spirit of enquiry within groups. We believe that organisations hold within them the resources to make 'good' decisions. Through a range of creative approaches our facilitators build safe environments where people can tap into these resources, work together on real challenges. We help them to be effective in their roles, facing tough choices and supporting them while they take action.

Click here for further information on the Institute's Management and Leadership Mentoring Service.  

Click here for an evaluation of the 2010/11 mentoring programme which aimed to promote health, work and wellbeing (this was funded by the Department of Work and Pensions and was awarded a Recognition Award for Business Mentoring by the Scottish Mentoring Network).

Who are consultants are
Our consultants are all well-trained, highly-skilled and very experienced. They have worked internationally with organisations and groups ranging from local community-based projects, to large congregations, to multi-national charities.

We have consultants who can work in English, French, Spanish and Italian and most are experienced in working through simultaneous translation.

Contracting and Fees
Contracts are negotiated and agreed with each client. The Institute charges a daily rate which can be varied in exceptional circumstances.

For further information contact Dawn Revie or Joette Thomas on 0141 332 2733 or mail@craighead.org.uk