Quantitative and qualitative research projects.
We specialise in researching emerging and strategically important industries.
We focus on workforce, training and skills pipelines, policy, programs and funding.
Whether it’s defence, construction, the teaching workforce or other areas of strategic importance, we are here to get the settings right.
We have developed a proven SKILLS research methodology which we tailor to the specific context of our clients, comprising of the six key steps.
Scan
Know Stakeholders
Identify Opportunities
Lead Design
Launch
Sustain Impact
How the SKILLS methodology works:
Scan. Everything we do is in a broader political, policy, economic and social context. To ensure this, we start with a desktop scan, qualitative coding and matrix findings to identify the broader environment.
Know Stakeholders. We talk with the right stakeholders for the project - sector leaders, industry, government, unions, delivery organisations, working groups and learners.
Identify Opportunities. We analyse our findings and identify opportunities for simplifying, creating, stepping away from or adapting.
Lead Design. We design solutions to problems and tangible actions to progress the opportunities.
Launch. We provide launch-ready materials to share the findings and next steps with your key supports - staff, stakeholders, funders. We adapt these to your needs, whether it’s a slide deck, Board brief, reporting frameworks or finalised report.
Sustain Impact. We don’t write shelf reports. We provide advice on the governance, stakeholders and project plans to embed the actions and turn them into reality.
Research We’ve Delivered
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The Future Workforce of the Domestic Construction Workforce in the UK Post-Brexit
Using our tailored SKILLS methodology, we explored how the UK could grow its domestic housebuilding workforce following Brexit. We combined literature analysis, national consultations, and evidence sessions to surface workforce challenges and spotlight innovative responses. Our work supported future workforce strategies and long-term collaboration between training providers, government, and the construction industry.
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AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Workforce Readiness
We applied our SKILLS methodology to assess how well TAFEs can support workforce and training needs for the AUKUS submarine program. Through a national scan, stakeholder engagement, and in-depth analysis, we identified current gaps, emerging capabilities, and opportunities for system-wide improvement. We delivered clear, launch-ready insights to inform government planning and sustain long-term impact in the defence industry training ecosystem.
