Navigating complexity and controversy in the changing world of public services.
In a world where everyone from policy makers to citizens has a different perspective every decision we make has to stand up to challenge.
Traverse helps organisations who are dealing with complex and controversial issues to understand what the communities and people affected think about their projects and proposals. We use transparent processes and evidence-based tools to engage and weigh every voice, personal and professional, whether loudly proclaimed or seldom heard. Our experts work with you to evaluate and implement your decisions, improve your plans and build capacity and support you to deliver real impact.
Our clients rely on us when the issues are thorny and good decisions matter. From health and social care integration to airport expansion, social isolation to the future of energy generation, we bring our expertise to help you listen, analyse and act decisively.
Recent Work
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Engagement and first dates
What happens when you think about designing community engagement the way you approach a first date? What would change?
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5 Tips for Engaging Young People in Social Action
At Traverse we often work with clients who are encouraging young people to engage in social action, as well as...
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Systems leadership in North Islington: what we’re learning so far
It is always most exciting to be working with projects that are trying System Leadership out for real. In Islington, the...
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Why deliver mental health services through community organisations?
Traverse were delighted to work alongside Manchester Health & Care Commissioning and Macc on their Mental Health...
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3 things your council should be doing to make change stick
Traverse’s work with councils has always been hugely varied. Read what Rob, our Head of Local Government, thinks...
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Celebrating 30 years of Social Impact
The speech from Anna McKeon, our Head of Trustees, at our 30 Anniversary event launching our Social Impact Report. Find...
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Social Impact Report 2019
We have produced our first Social Impact Report to commemorate 30 Years of Office for Public Management Ltd (OPM Group...
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How do you solve a problem like… workforce transformation?
The NHS workforce faces many challenges. It’s short of staff in a number of critical areas, morale and wellbeing...
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Preventing another Prevent: Why lessons should be learnt if the government wants to reduce violent crime
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10 ways to make your report more visually accessible
Making reports visually accessible is a common challenge for charities and other organisations. Tim Bidey presents ten...
