We use proven methodologies adapted and co-designed to match your context.
We work directly with your team whether in-person or virtually – offering direct access to our project team and regular scheduled catch ups.
Our robust, transparent project management processes are derived from Kanban and we mutually agree success criteria at the start of every programme.
We are committed to continuous improvement and seek to measure everything we do.
Ged Barker
MCIPR
Founder
Previously a management consultant at Good Governance Improvement, Ged founded ShackletonReach on the insight that evidence-based decision making, collaboration and strong personal relationships lie at the heart of all high performing teams.
He is a development and communications specialist with over 20 years’ experience delivering strategic, operational, client and communication services for agencies, consultancies and organisations operating in very varied contexts – from profit making businesses, public sector and regulatory bodies to policy, research, sport and third sector organisations.
His expertise encompasses leadership and influencing, developing teams, stakeholder engagement, strategy, product and campaign development, creative services practice, project management, data safety and business development.
He has worked with many leading global organisations including ambitious SMEs, public sector, regulatory and membership bodies, major think tanks, storied academic institutions and international non-governmental agencies.
Before ShackletonReach
Management consultant & Head of business development – Good Governance Improvement
Head of business development – Soapbox Ltd
Account Director – Torchbox Ltd
Digital and Publications Manager – Overseas Development Institute
UK Digital Campaigns Manager, Public Engagement – Oxfam GB
Technology Assisted Lifelong Learning – University of Oxford
Developmental Editor – Elsevier Science
Select previous clients
World Health Organisation
World Economic Forum
UN Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
The NHS (various ICBs)
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England
The NHS Confederation
Healthcare Financial Management Association
The University of Oxford
The University of Cambridge
United Nations University
Chatham House
The King’s Fund
The Nuffield Trust
Institute for Fiscal Studies
World Resources Institute
Asia-Pacific Network
British Swimming
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Meningitis Now
Royal Mencap Society
NBC Universal
Control Arms
Internet Engineering Taskforce
We and our clients aspire to live in a world that is prosperous, just, equitable, sustainable and safe for all.
We are committed to inclusive ethical practice in our behaviour, words and deeds.
We seek to continuously reflect and improve, sharing everything we learn with those who may benefit.