Testimonials from our satisfied clients:

Conservation Volunteers

Rob Soar acted in a consultative and advisory capacity for Conservation Volunteers (CV) in a process that has had a significant and immediate impact on the culture existing within the organisation. CV is an organisation with 25 offices in all states of Australia and 3 offices in New Zealand. We have in excess of 150 permanent employees and approximately 60 casual employees.

Rob led us through a series of surveys, interviews with Senior Managers, focus group workshops and general discussions that has changed organisation cultures from reactive actions predominantly focusing on short term results to proactive cultures that give clear and careful consideration to well informed strategic actions that will promote sustainability and ensure that CV is an employer of choice. As a direct result of Rob’s work CV has been able to create a supportive work environment where providing and receiving frequent performance feedback, sharing of credit and recognition and celebrating achievements is the norm.

Throughout the process, Rob clearly demonstrated a passion for and knowledge of organisational change.

Some of Rob’s valuable qualities included:

Insightful and thorough questioning
Diplomatic and skilful communicator at all levels of the organization
Concise and clear in oral and written communication
Excellent listening skills
Available, approachable and responsive to any requests
Timely in meeting milestones
Logical and clear in the directions of the process

Rob gained the confidence and respect of all employees with whom he had direct contact.

The report Rob produced, in consultation with key CV personnel, identified immediate and longer term actions in the areas of

Remuneration
Training & Development
Communication
Attraction & Retention
Recognition
Performance Management
Team Meetings
Internal resourcing

The recommendations from the report are being implemented with excellent results.

Rob’s intervention has had a significant impact on the culture of CV. His leadership and skill in drawing together all elements of the surveys and recommendations is highly commendable.

I have no hesitation in recommending Rob to any employer and would welcome any contact with me to talk about his outstanding services.

Gerry Surridge
People, Policy & Programs Manager
Conservation Volunteers

City of Ballarat

There are a few words which many would agree describe Rob … genuine, caring, creative, dedicated, committed. The irony is though, that these few words represent what is a very rare combination of skills, experience and personal traits.

Rob’s continued education and self development demonstrates his interest and commitment to gaining and applying contemporary skills. The diverse range of job roles within which Rob has had the opportunity to apply this learning has surely contributed to his broad business acumen, ability to develop strategies and creative solutions and his pragmatism in aligning activities with the desired end result.

What really stands Rob apart though is his approach. Rob utilises his facilitation and listening skills with a genuine interest to gain the understanding he needs to build a strategy or plan of action. It will be thorough, contemporary and creative. It will clearly align with broader goals and objectives. It will demonstrate a clear passion for customer service.

You will never doubt Rob’s commitment to the task before him.

Garry Davis
Director Organisation Services & Development
City of Ballarat

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