We are an international management consultancy
We work with leaders in the private, public and community sectors on issues that have a substantial positive influence on people’s lives.
With our broad consulting capability and large international network, we can solve your most complex strategic challenges and partner with you through transformational change.
Local solutions improve planning approvals across Victoria
A 10-year strategy to improve outcomes for young Australians impacted by cancer
Our Work
Engagement with 2,000 young people shapes $40m investment by NSW Office for Regional Youth Helping faith-based schools ensure long-term sustainability for the communityIntegrated journey maps support new information-sharing technologies to improve children’s safety
Our Work
Consulting 800 stakeholders to evaluate a sensitive government health program Measuring the gap between rural and urban health spending for the National Rural Health AllianceMeasuring the jobs and skills needed to build the next generation of public infrastructure
Our Work
Analysing the business case for a new Australian university campus We developed an evidence base and strategy to inform Victoria’s offshore wind program24% sales jump and $2m in cost savings by transforming a retailer’s operating model
Our Work
A new strategy and operating model position a major global defence contractor for growth Enabling a university to save corporate costs and improve serviceA journey map helps a health service transform its emergency departments
Building Defence’s capacity to lead through dynamic, uncertain and disrupted environments
Our Work
Executing transformation at the TAC through frontline leaders Organisational Development Strategy delivers major uplift in engagement, culture and performanceAnalysing labour market data to support RMIT’s course development
Our Work
Data analysis helps the New South Wales Department of Industry to map modern career paths Digital tools help Vinnies provide rapid support during bushfiresVisually compelling digital strategy sets up GOTAFE to be a leading training provider
Local solutions improve planning approvals across Victoria
Our Work
Integrated journey maps support new information-sharing technologies to improve children’s safety Sprint approach helps a research-intensive UK university break through barriers to changeInsights
Design for people who are systematically overlooked, and you will have designed for everyone Elevating student voice in higher education: Five strategies for turning good intentions into good outcomesPeople
Brenden Carriker
Peter Collins
Peter is passionate about leadership development, leading teams and helping clients solve their most difficult problems and obtain a more expansive view of their reform potential.
An enthusiastic team player, he has worked with private and public sector organisations and family firms in Australia, UK, Europe, South America and Asia. He is skilled in facilitation, leadership development and cultural transformation and driven by integrity and ethics.
Maria Jolly
Maria is committed to collaborating with stakeholders to improve education, health and wellbeing.
She has extensive experience in policy and program design in the public sector, where she has enabled practical, implementable, equitable and culturally sensitive solutions. She also has recent experience in leading First Nations’ policy design, health and education policy and programs.
Dan McDaniel DSC AM DSM
Dan is a highly experienced former military leader who has had senior roles in the Australian and US Defence systems, including leading Australia’s special forces.
He collaborates with exceptional people to help solve their organisations’ greatest challenges. Dan has worked extensively in the ‘business of Defence’. He is skilled at strategy and leadership development, change management and critical analysis of complex programs. When in Defence he was passionate about doing great things for Australia, its partners and interests. He brings that same drive to Nous.
How can the energy sector meet changing citizen demands?
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