We know how to work and plan with, and motivate and influence people.
As a value-add, we will build your capacity to achieve positive change after Strategic Matters’ engagement has been completed.
We can assist you with:
FACILITATION: A process designed to help a group of people to reach (and action) their own decisions
From Future Perfect Thinking, to ‘Results Based Accountability’, deliberative inquiry, conversation cafes and evaluation, we tailor processes designed to articulate a way forward. Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of how to partner effectively and obtain agreement on process.
Strategic Matters specialises in using processes that are highly participatory and clarifying.
We assist with defining project boundaries, exploring behaviours and creating practises that are clear, and allow you to influence. We work with clients to design processes that will effectively engage with your stakeholders and support the outcomes we have helped you to identify.
Leanne’s (and Strategic Matters’ collaborators) willingness to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve the best possible result is outstanding. The exceptional engagement activities and research prepared for us encouraged incredibly broad and diverse thinking into the future which is where the team need to be.
Liz Byrne | Manager Community & Cultural Services, City of Marion
Leanne is an intelligent, strong, positive, facilitator with a very strong grasp of both NRM business, the needs of community and the methods for establishing trust and a positive dialogue. I cannot recommend Ms Muffet more highly.
Chris Daniels PhD, Professor of Biology, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, UniSA & former Presiding Member, Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board
… the workshops were great – Strategic Matters did an outstanding job in capturing our conversations and intent.
Katrina Nitschke | Head of Public Engagement, South Australian Museum
Strategic Matters can make the most challenging projects enjoyable and most importantly, a sense of achievement and advancement is the final outcome.
Michelle Hocking | General Manager, Royal Adelaide Show
Leanne, and Strategic Matters, are terrific to work with. Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board knows that quality come from engaging Strategic Matters. They listen to our issue, they co-design the way forward and they work with us on the solutions. For that reason, we continue to turn to Strategic Matters to help with our diverse community consultation ventures, be that in engagement, planning or evaluation.
Kim Krebs | Manager Community Engagement, AMLR Dept for Environment
Leanne’s facilitative and engaging style paid huge dividends. Although very inclusive, she is by nature clearly outcomes oriented and ensures that all participants had the opportunity and were encouraged to participate. Her repertoire of skills is impressive and she displays a high level of enthusiasm, an excellent sense of humour and an ability to vary her approach according to changed circumstances.
David Mitchell AM | (former) President, Trees for Life
STRATEGIC & BUSINESS PLANNING: Identifying the Vision, the goals to be achieved, the strategies to be engaged, and the actions required to implement and manage that vision.
Strategic Matters works with you to plan for the future. We know how to imagine what your idea will look like at some future time and how to plot a course to achieve this.
Our strategic and business planning supports you to critically examine where you are now, where you want to be and how you will get there. Our processes and practices are tried and tested.
I have engaged Leanne from Strategic Matters on a number of occasions. Her repertoire is diverse. She has worked with staff on change management, business planning and on introducing the Circular Economy to a regional area. I value Leanne’s approach to plan, communicate, work across teams, and deliver at each stage of a project.
Cate Hart | CEO, City of Prospect
I have worked with Leanne Muffet for nearly 20 years and always appreciate the tremendous insight, ethics and thoughtfulness she brings to all projects. She has the uncommon ability to facilitate a pathway through complex conversations and issues, as well pay attention to the important details that really make a difference to our planning, teams and success.
Natasha Davis | CEO, Trees for Life
Great organisational skills and team building in terms of running workshops and planning both energetically and systematically for the future.
Geoff Strempel | Associate Director, Public Library Services
Leanne is brilliant at understanding our requirements and achieving outstanding results. She has worked with us on strategic business planning, mediation, teams and culture, and high level project consultancies.
Evelyn O’Loughlin | CEO Volunteering SA&NT
Strategic Matters was fantastic at asking the “right” questions to assist us in determining the objectives and creating a pathway forward with our strategy.
Belinda Portelli | Environment Management Officer, City of Burnside
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT: A disciplined approach to motivate a group of people to work towards a common purpose
Because business is a dynamic process, organisations need to constantly refine their internal systems. Our work is grounded in Adaptive Leadership, a philosophy that we have been applying for more than 10 years.
Strategic Matters’ tools and training encompass values, mindfulness, accountability, active listening skills and analytics to get your team working well.
I have drawn on Leanne’s specialist knowledge on many occasion, in particular her background in Adaptive Leadership – to provide expert content as well as support others through an active learning processes. The results are always extremely beneficial.
Mary-Anne Healy | Regional Director, Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara
Leanne Muffet has always exceeded our expectations by encouraging everyone to contribute – even the most hesitant person! Leanne’s persuasive approach to interpersonal relationships whilst keeping her eye on the big picture and long-term end goal is highly valued. Leanne brings her expertise, clarity, empathy and leadership to all workplaces and challenges before her. I highly recommend you engage Leanne Muffet and Strategic Matters for team building, collaboration and planning.
Tarnya Van Driel | Head of Development, Botanic Gardens of South Australia
Leanne has lots of energy, works collaboratively, develops a great agenda and challenges us in her style of delivery. Her leadership knowledge is grounded in practical examples…Very engaging!
Feedback | Senior Leaders’ Forum Dept for Environment, Water & Natural Resources
GOVERNANCE: System of rules, practices and processes that direct a business or project
Strategic Matters works to enhance your corporate governance. We assist you in understanding your sphere of influence, improving institutional arrangements, motivating more effectively, and directing your desired outcomes and processes. We support and apply the OECD principles of metropolitan governance.
Leanne is a highly skilled and experienced individual who I have worked with in a variety of capacities over many years. l hold her in the highest regard.
Leanne has a comprehensive understanding of governance and its role in the success of communities and projects.
She understands the importance of building strong communities and teams, and more importantly, cares about it. Her capacity to encourage and get people to work together is a key strength.
Tim Jackson | Non Executive Chair, Mentor and former CEO of Playford Council
Leanne is a pleasure to work with. My team has utilised Strategic Matters’ skills multiple times, due to the high level of satisfaction that we have had. Leanne is strongly protective of process and governance and will challenge us to ensure that stakeholders receive clear, straightforward information. I recommend her to any organisation requiring authentic facilitation and communication expertise.
Andrew Solomon | Manager Water Quality, EPA
Leanne has that rare ability to steer and guide a group through a tailored process; then adapt and modify where the situation requires it. If you have a challenging and important task ahead, that involves strong governance, and or multiple stakeholders needing to come to a resolution or a plan for delivery – Leanne is the expertise that you are looking for!
Mary-Anne Healy | Regional Director, Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EVALUATION: Effectively planning, developing, directing, connecting and delivering a project
Our effective project management techniques apply knowledge, skills, tools and methods to project activities to ensure deadlines are met and competing demands of scope, time, cost, risk and quality are managed.
Our work is grounded in evaluation that underpins continuous improvement through ANALYSIS and refinement.
From the tender process through to completion of the final workshop evaluation Strategic Matters was enthusiastic, diligent and professional in all aspects of conduct and work.
Chris Gerbing | Communication Advisor, CSIRO
The reports and evaluation generated for the SBC project have been excellent. They will be of great benefit for those Councils involved in the project. The efforts by Leanne Muffet’s team have made managing the Berri Barmera project from the Commonwealth’s perspective much easier; They should be commended for their management of and feedback throughout the project.
Sue Hyde | Assistant Director Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population & Communities [Australian Government]
Strategic Matters’ qualitative evaluation of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) is one of the most useful reviews I have seen. Findings are clear, logical, independent and importantly informative. This report will be a significant contribution to our overall RRPGP EE close-out report.
Gerry Velaitis | Dept for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade Resources & Energy
I have worked with Leanne and the Strategic Matters’ team over a period of many years. I have always been exceedingly pleased with their ability to oversee processes and projects – no matter how complex. Their teams are always professional, timely, and aim for the best possible outcome. They are not afraid to ask the tough questions to create lasting outcomes.
Peter Pfennig | Principal Environment Protection Officer, EPA
COMPERING & PRESENTATIONS: Compering: Compering refers to the ability to host a live event, keeping it on track, in a timely fashion and with all protocols adhered to.
Strategic Matters is experienced in compering, presenting and group training. Staff from Strategic Matters have been lecturing, presenting, training and hosting meetings and events for 20 years.
I have had the pleasure of working with Leanne as our compere for the last four SA State Landcare conferences. Leanne’s compering skills are superb. She has the vital ability to vary her style according to the situation. Feedback from the conferences demonstrates that delegates highly value Leanne’s ability to engage with the audience and speakers, draw out key themes and summarise, and also keep the energy levels high!
I have no hesitation in recommending Leanne for future events.
Simon Goodhand | Sustainable Agriculture Branch, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources [Australian Government]
Thanks Leanne, you did a great job overseeing and facilitating the two days. I really enjoyed learning about Adaptive Leadership and utilising the opportunities you created to network and increase my theoretical and practical knowledge. Terrific!
Feedback | Senior Leaders’ Forum Dept for Environment, Water & Natural Resources
Thank you Leanne! Your energy, attention to detail and ability to combine professional process with a bit of fun made for a great awards night.
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