APPROACH

Human.

Evolutions

We’re not defined by a tool, or even a set of tools.

And because we shape our processes and thinking
for every project, we’re not defined by them either.

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When you work with Advance, you get something different: deeply committed people who listen and learn to understand your situation, then build the right framework to deliver the results you need.

It sounds simple, just as all good ideas should.

Comfortable with the complexity

Much of our work is with joint ventures, alliances and other partnerships – we thrive on the complexities of intricate commercial, personal and cultural relationships.

We start with where you’re at today – and work to truly understand what that means for the future. Ambiguity, nuance and all.

Alive to your situation. Not the one before.

Yes, we learn from the projects we’ve delivered. But we don’t make the mistake of letting old ideas get in the way of solving new problems. We build for you, and you alone.

Ruthless compassion…

If we don’t change what we do, how can we expect anything but the same old results? A core part of role is to erase the borders of everyone’s comfort zone, pushing people to think about what’s possible – not just what’s familiar.

And when we need to say something, we’ll say it – directly and always in your best interests.

…and ruthless pragmatism

If time is short, we’ll ask ‘what’s possible?’. We’ll also slow the pace to help you deliver more, shifting from ‘getting it done now’ to ‘getting it better, forever’.

Comfortable with discomfort.

Our clients bring us in to solve problems. And that’s the thing about problems – they change.

When you work with us, you get a team that constantly trims and adapts as it goes. So if our discussion about collaborative working suddenly turns to the pressing need for psychological safety, we’ll turn with it – and deliver.

How we can help you

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Consulting

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Learning and development

Development programmes built around clear action plans for your team members. Long-term change starts here.

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