Rubus works with colleagues in organisations where people and performance matter. 

• Private sector businesses where high-value delivery is based on the quality and impact of key people.   Clients include professional services and IT businesses, where we work with people in senior management, client-facing, sales and project management roles. 
• Social enterprise and charitable organisations where leading social and environmental change is as important as sustainable business. We have a great track record supporting clients towards sustainability.
• Public sector organisations, particularly in local government procurement and locality working, where value for money services and innovation are achieved through strategic improvement and collaboration. 

Our clients know that good leadership, sound management, effective team work and great communication make all the difference to their performance and success.  We build long-term relationships with clients, based on mutual trust, integrity, open dialogue and value for money.

Established in 2002, Rubus has completed over 150 successful client engagements in sustainable business change, stakeholder engagement and communication and team growth and development.

Lasting Change and Positivity

Much of our work uses NLP and other psychological models to create lasting change and positivity in the workplace.  NLP is used extensively in business, sport, health and social care, coaching and therapy to effect sustained beneficial change and to unlock people’s latent talents and capabilities.

NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming.

• Neuro – The study of the mind and how we think
• Linguistic – The study of language and non-verbal communication and how we use it
• Programming – The programmes and patterns we run in our lives

NLP applies a deep pool of scientific study in human psychology and behaviour through a practical, flexible and impactful set of learning resources. It is a life-time resource for continual professional growth and personal development.

Rubus People

Rubus people are experts in people development and communication.  Our trainers, coaches and consultants have a varied and extensive track record working in business, public sector and social economy settings. 

Liz Watkins-Young

A Director of Rubus, Liz is an experienced facilitator, coach, trainer and organisational development consultant.  Working daily with people who are managing or responding to change, Liz understands the highs and lows of business management and the importance of great leadership. She works with boards, management and frontline teams and individuals, supporting change, devising strategy and enabling people to grow and develop to be the best they can be.

An INLPTA certified NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, and with training in other psychological models, Liz creates an energised and open environment in which people exchange ideas, learn and grow.

Liz has a 20-year management and consulting career, originally in the IT and professional services industries working in business development, marketing and operations.  Her joint loves are coaching people through change and supporting teams and individuals to grow and develop.  With organisations she specialises in strategic development and corporate communications. 

Kim Boardman

Kim is an empathetic, passionate and skilled coach whose background is working in the IT Sector for over 10 years managing and evolving Customer Relations and Sales Strategies in a corporate environment. She uses her skills to develop company strategies, opportunities and direction, working with teams and individuals to empower change and solutions to enable sustained growth.

Kim is passionate about helping people achieve the best that they can be, challenging they way people think and behave, creating new choices and guiding people to achieve their desired outcomes.

Kim is an INLPTA certified NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner. She also has training in other psychological models, which she uses in her training and coaching.

Kim also runs a private and Business Coaching, Consultancy and Therapy practice in Bracknell, Berkshire. For more information visit www.freevolutiontrainingandconsultancy.co.uk.

Rubus Associates

Rubus works with valued associates who enhance and extend our ability to support your organisation in areas such as corporate strategy, business finance, procurement and commissioning, corporate management systems, project development and bid development.

Clearview Systems

Clearview Systems enable the effective delivery of strategic business plans.  Executives and their teams have a single up-to-date dashboard to manage through with all plans and progress in one visible place. Clearview’s powerful and integrated suite of tools are focused on

• strategy management and governance,  
• performance and people management, and
• dynamic business intelligence.
  

Goldmarque Consulting

Goldmarque provides wide ranging advice to rural business, from hands on management to strategic planning, business finance and advising on sustainable energy technologies.  Over 20 years of business management and management consulting experience is applied to finding the right answer.

Examples of recent client work includes hands-on management of a family farming estate, management of machinery and labour resource sharing arrangements, management accounting and commercial management of a substantial supplier to the livestock sector, appraisal and implementation of an investment in a large Solar Photovoltaic installation, and facilitation of a succession strategy for a family farming partnership.

Our work is innovative and focussed on determining the particular client’s requirements the delivering the solution which fully addresses these needs.  Contact richard.jackson@goldmarqueconsulting.com or ring 07768 883514.

SPS Consultancy Services

SPS Consultancy Services is dedicated to supporting its clients in their drive to achieve sustainable cash savings and outcome improvements in their procurement and commissioning activities.

Our approach is not just about undertaking a study, but

• doing a first class job for the client at the minimum cost
• leaving a lasting impression
• delivering full skills and knowledge transfer
• sharing the depth of expertise and insight we bring to solving an organisation’s complex problems

With our proven track record and experience, we understand the financial challenges facing public and private organisations alike in this difficult economic climate, as well as the wider corporate responsibilities which must be met.

We don’t just provide workable solutions for our clients, but always reflect broader business issues such as culture change, communication, people skills and collaborative working. Our fixed price skills and transfer programmes – category management and supplier relationship to name but two – address the need for awareness and implementation of strategic procurement tools to ensure that savings hitherto untapped are realised.

To arrange a discussion either e-mail info@sps-consultancy.co.uk or call Alison McCreath on 01784 895 040.

The Projects Page

The Projects Page combines the latest thinking and research from the academic world with practical experience gained from nine successful and productive years as co Director of Rubus.  Whether you are planning a new venture, reviewing an existing activity, developing your organisation or facing downsizing, The Projects Page delivers practical and deliverable results for third sector organisations and cross sector partnerships. For project and business planning, sustainability review, built asset development, service review and support with funding bids and contract procurement contact Cathy Jackson-Read on 01684 878066, 07814 913705 or cathy@theprojectspage.co.uk