The what, why and how of collaboration
consulting
client | project
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Sheffield Culture Collective
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strategy & action plan
the ask
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support newly-formed cross-sector board to develop a strategy and action plan to enable culture to drive placemaking, positive social change and inclusive growth by optimising public-private investment in Sheffield
glu solution
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designed graphically-facilitated collaborative process and adapted to fast-changing context.
conducted 11 interviews, researched comparators and case for culture, led four online development workshops, and drafted strategy and plan.
feedback
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“Sabina has expertly guided us through a thoughtful collaborative process and made a very valuable and important contribution to culture in Sheffield and to our collective leadership.”
Martin McKervey
Vice Chair, Sheffield Culture Collective
client | project
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Newcastle University – Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children's Books
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partnership review
&
future planning
the ask
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explore partnership models and University investment options to maximise the potential of the Newcastle University – Seven Stories Vital North Partnership
glu solution
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identified and assessed six partnership models, conducted 30 stakeholders interviews and two workshops, researched five comparators and modelled three investment scenarios
feedback
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“I am impressed with the thoroughness and the way how2glu has managed to capture the nature of the relationship as it stands, the conundrums it faces and to see ways through.”
Professor Kim Reynolds
Vital North Partnership Steering Group
training
client | project
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Northern Ireland and
North East [NINE] DTP
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'how to develop Plan B' training
the ask
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develop online training to assist NINE postgraduate researchers to develop alternative plans in response to unplanned changes resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic
glu solution
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15 workshops delivered to 100 researchers – glucard™ tools and approaches to help reappraise goals, create alternative plans and develop transferable skills.
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"Great to change the way I think about my PhD."
workshop participant
feedback
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“We have been hugely impressed... our students have been given new skills and new confidence... [it] has been a ray of light and has given students a new impetus to think creatively about their research plans.”
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Professor Deborah Riby, Lead Director of NINE DTP
client | project
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Northern Bridge DTP & Northumbria-Sunderland DTC
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post-doc partnership working programme
the ask
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develop training for Creative Economy Engagement Fellows jointly hosted by
university and industry, to develop their approach to partnership working
glu solution
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developed group training to support peer learning and 1-2-1 coaching programme helping fellows develop skills and strategies to overcome personal challenges and grow confidence.
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"The gems… [are] potentially life changing."
programme participant
feedback
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“We were absolutely delighted with the innovative, professional and collegiate
training and coaching Sabina has provided, and it is an incredibly effective,
value for money model.”
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Dr Annie Tindley, Consortium Director for Northern Bridge Consortium DTP
client | project
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Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities
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internships & artists-in-residence training
the ask
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develop induction training for work placement PhD students to equip them with skills and insights to maximise the potential benefits of their experience
glu solution
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developed participatory workshop for students using a glucard™ scenario planning model, empowering participants to develop their skills and behaviours whether or not their actual experience meets their expectations
feedback
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“Working with how2glu, we can be assured that our programmes are informed by expert advice drawn from Sabina’s broad experience and detailed knowledge of the academic landscape.”
Professor Dee Heddon
Director, Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities