Sinclair Consulting has a particular proficiency in the design of ‘best in class’ management frameworks – central to sustained stakeholder engagement and effective corporate social performance.
“The whole idea behind sustainability is that it requires a systematic approach: you cannot be sustainable in one part of the system and unsustainable in another.” (Lazlo, 2003)
The Consultancy has led the field in developing and embedding new, more systematic approaches to corporate stakeholder engagement.
Our frameworks have successfully supported key businesses imperatives – evidenced in independent research.
- Applied in a State water utility, they have led to quicker regulatory approvals, improved corporate reputation, enhanced corporate decision-making and better outcomes for communities. (Water Corporation Stakeholder Engagement Framework)
- Applied in a major mining company, they have facilitated an ambitious program of regulatory approvals and community support for a multi-billion dollar growth program.
These approaches go beyond organisational buffering, to provide a source of opportunity and potential competitive advantage. They reflect a more systematic, strategic approach – moving away from the fragmented, tactical and short term practice of the past.
Our service offering in this increasingly significant yet emerging area is based on a five-year action research program to identify, design and implement leading-edge approaches based on a synthesis of contemporary stakeholder theory, communication and corporate social responsibility trends.