🌍 Tackling the world's biggest challenges isn't easy. But at Delivery Associates, we have a proven track record of moving the numbers that matter. We may not have all the answers, but we know how to uncover them through our proven methodology and strategic approach. Let's make change happen together 👉 https://lnkd.in/eB5bv9Qd
About us
We make change happen. Delivery Associates (DA) helps governments and social impact organizations turn ambitious goals into everyday reality for the people they serve. We guides leaders through every phase of implementation—strategy formulation, execution, and evaluation. Delivery Associates was founded in 2012 by Sir Michael Barber, drawing from his extensive experience in enhancing public service delivery, including his leadership of the UK Government's Delivery Unit under Prime Minister Tony Blair. Rooted in the innovative Deliverology® framework, Delivery Associates has grown into a globally recognized consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector ecosystem. Today, Delivery Associates has a dedicated team of over 200 colleagues across 42 countries committed to enhancing the quality of life for communities globally, making change happen where it matters most.
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http://www.deliveryassociates.com
External link for Delivery Associates
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Deliverology, Design-Thinking, Product Management, Social Sector, Philanthropy, Education, Economic Development, Strategy, and Measurement & Evaluation
Locations
Employees at Delivery Associates
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Sarah Zablotny Buhayar
Strategy Leader | Executive Advisor | Philanthropy, Non-Profit, and Education Sector Expertise | Math Teacher at Heart
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Basheer Salaytah
Strategy & Public Policy
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Fernando Marquez
Strategy & Policy Implementation
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Matt Ramirez
Project Leader at Delivery Associates
Updates
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Over the last few months, we’ve been reflecting deeply on what truly sets us apart. From our humble beginnings as a small start-up, we have grown into a leading partner in social impact consulting. This journey has reinforced a crucial insight: strong organizational culture is the bedrock of effective leadership. At Delivery Associates, our culture isn't just a set of values on a wall. It's a living, breathing part of who we are and how we operate every day. It's the foundation that supports our mission to turn ambitious goals into everyday realities for the communities and partners we serve. This month, we’re diving into the theme of Culture and Leadership. We’ll explore how a strong culture not only defines effective leadership but also drives sustainable impact. Stay tuned as we share our insights, stories, and practical tips on building and nurturing a culture that empowers leaders and transforms organizations. Join us on this journey. Share your thoughts on what makes organizational culture crucial to leadership in the comments below.
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🌟 We'd like to take time to celebrate the well-deserved promotion of several of our outstanding colleagues. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for impact have been instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Please join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them continued success in their new roles! 🙌 Congratulations Sarah Rinehart, Kate Highstrete, Alexandra Webster, Chris Tingley, Myra Koelle, Karina Altavila, Isabella Wolney Carnauba, Rodrigo Assis, Miguel Fernandez, Jeremías Bravo, Marion Browne, CIPD, Kelly (Young) Salerno, SHRM-SCP
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We recognize that effective leadership hinges on striking the right balance between accountability and flexibility. This dynamic equilibrium is crucial for fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring that team members feel empowered and supported. We this is the key to effective organizational success. At Delivery Associates, we take our own advice - that's why we foster a culture that values both; empowering our team to achieve remarkable outcomes and drive meaningful impact.
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Embracing accountability is a critical part of one's personal and professional growth. As our founder, Sir Michael Barber highlights it's not about assigning blame but about fostering an environment where continuous improvement and empowerment thrive. Let’s strive to create spaces where we can all grow, learn, and make a greater impact together #MotivationalMonday
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Last week, our Associate Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Carolina Morais Araujo, co-facilitated a panel on advancing community-based childhood obesity prevention at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) in São Paulo, Brazil. 🌍 The World Obesity Federation panel gathered experts from UNICEF, C40 Cities, Van Leer Foundation, 8 80 Cities and Novo Nordisk to discuss opportunities and challenges to create healthier urban environments for children. 📈 Carolina emphasized the importance of engaging city leaders early, collecting and analyzing data, and gradually scaling effective interventions that improve health outcomes for kids, families, and communities. #CommunityHealth #HealthyCities #ICO2024 #PublicHealth #HealthInnovation #UrbanHealth
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Don't forget to check out our latest blog to learn how, with support from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), we partnered with Samoan authorities to digitize grants for farmers and fishers - significantly driving efficiency and community impact. 📚 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4cm8QAY
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Of the roughly 240 million 911 calls made annually, fewer than 4% result from violent crime. Instead, many 911 calls are related to homelessness, substance abuse, or mental health crises. In our latest blog post, discover how our colleagues supported two local U.S. governments in scaling up their alternative crisis response programs to better serve residents. ➡️ Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4clIiQp
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🎉 Congratulations to Elevate Quantum on this incredible achievement! Delivery Associates and The Community Accelerator are honored to have been part of this journey. The dedication and collaboration demonstrated by everyone involved are truly inspiring. A special shoutout to the unstoppable team members who have worked tirelessly to make this all possible.
#EDA #TechHub Phase 2 funded! Let’s go! We are proud to announce $127m in Federal and State funding to support Elevate Quantum initiatives. Following an extensive review process, Elevate Quantum is honored to have been selected for the Tech Hubs Phase 2 implementation award by the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The award, totaling $40.5M, secures an additional >$80M in funding from the states of Colorado and New Mexico, and up to $1B in private capital investment – with a shot at $960M in additional federal grants through the Tech Hub program. These investments keep America and the Mountain West at the forefront of the most important race of the 21st century, creating the quantum infrastructure of tomorrow and securing our national security interests. We stand on the shoulders of giants. Special shout outs to: - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham; Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's Eve Lieberman, and New Mexico's Alex Greenberg) - The federal delegations of Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico, in particular Sen. John Hickenlooper, Sen. Michael Bennet, and Representative Joe Neguse - The Colorado General Assembly and Xander Martin for his guidance on the Quantum Bill. - The EQ Board: Dan Caruso (Caruso Ventures), Missy Diehl (University of Colorado Boulder), Alex Greenberg (State of NM), Brooks Johnson (TechHubNow!), Wendy Lea (Energize Colorado, TechHubNow!), Eve Lieberman (OEDIT), Anthony Neal-Graves, Jesus Salazar (Prosono; Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Colleen Simpson (Front Range Community College), Dr. Marlou Slot (WOMANIUM; National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)), Corban Tillemann-Dick (Maybell Quantum), Zachary Yerushalmi (Elevate Quantum) - CU Boulder and Colorado School of Mines - The EQ Workforce Collaborative Board - Component Project Leads, including Scott Davis Vescent, Techstars, Lucy Sanders (NCWIT, and Jake Douglas (Sandia Labs) - Wendy Lea (we all live in her shadow) and Corban Tillemann-Dick (EQ Chair and co-founder, CEO of Maybell Quantum) - The incredible team of Delivery Associates, the unstoppable Tom Kourlis, and George C. Tagg, Jr. / GTC 360° Advisors. It was an honor to pull this off alongside this team. - A huge shout-out to the Elasticity team led by Jason Michael - The entire Mountain West quantum industry - Mike Freeman’s sage wisdom and wider support from the Innosphere Ventures team. - A special mention to the EDA team helping us throughout this process. Eric Smith, Jake Wildfire, Lisa Alcorn, Jonathan Lovitz, Annie Colarusso, Grace Klein. Incredible partners. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to elevate quantum technology to new heights! #QuantumTechnology #TechHubs #Innovation #ElevateQuantum #EDA #QuantumFuture #TechLeadership #Inclusiveworkforce
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🤔 Why do organizational guiding principles matter? Guiding principles act as a compass, directing every decision and action within the organization. They ensure that everyone, from leadership to frontline colleagues, is aligned and working towards common goals. This alignment is crucial for maintaining consistency, fostering trust, and building a cohesive culture. 💡 Consistency in Decision-Making: By adhering to clear guiding principles, organizations can make decisions more consistently; helping avoid confusion and ensuring all actions are aligned with the organization's core values and long-term objectives. It provides a framework for making tough choices, ensuring that every decision supports the mission and vision. 🏆 Building Trust and Integrity: When an organization is transparent about its guiding principles and sticks to them, it builds trust among employees, partners, and stakeholders. This trust is essential for fostering strong relationships and insures integrity becomes a hallmark of the organization's identity. 🤝 Attracting the Right Talent and Partners: Clear guiding principles help attract employees and partners who resonate with the organization's mission and values. People want to work for and with organizations that stand for something meaningful. When your principles are well-defined and visibly upheld, you naturally draw in those who are aligned with your cause, leading to better collaboration and higher levels of engagement.
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