Focused sprint
2 to 6 weeks
A tightly scoped question, evidence review, design challenge, or decision brief.
Relative scope
Research support that moves evidence into use.
We design studies, strengthen measurement, shape evidence strategy, investigate emerging technologies, build fundable research partnerships, and translate learning into practice.
Five connected service areasFrom focused studies to embedded support
Five connected service areas
Service areas
Five services, one connected practice.
Each service can stand alone. Most engagements connect two or more as the work moves from early thinking to credible evidence and practical use.
Service 01
Research, Evaluation & Measurement
We design proportionate studies and measurement systems that help teams understand outcomes, implementation, and the reasons behind both.
Useful when
A programme is being tested, an existing model needs improvement, scale is being considered, or reporting metrics need to become decision-ready measures.
What we can do
- Evaluation and study design
- Mixed-methods research
- Measurement frameworks
- Assessment design
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- Implementation and process research
Tangible outputs
- 01Evaluation designs
- 02Measurement frameworks
- 03Research tools
- 04Decision briefs
Ways to work together
Three ways to begin.
Scope can stay tightly focused or grow into an embedded partnership. The right format depends on the decision, the evidence already available, and the capacity around the work.
Defined project
2 to 9 months
A study, evaluation, curriculum, proposal portfolio, or research-to-practice resource.
Relative scope
Embedded learning partner
6 months and beyond
Ongoing research, measurement, and evidence-use support alongside a programme or leadership team.
Relative scope
Common combinations
Connected by design.
These are examples, not fixed packages. We combine the capabilities needed to carry evidence through the whole piece of work.
- 01Evaluation designMeasurement frameworkTeam training
One evidence system, from study design to everyday use.
- 02Evidence synthesisLearning agendaFunder narrative
A shared route from what is known to what should happen next.
- 03AI adoption researchMixed-methods evaluation
Credible evidence beyond product engagement alone.
- 04Curriculum designAssessmentImplementation guidance
Learning intent carried through to practical delivery.
Before we begin
A few useful answers.
Do you only work in education?
No. Education is an important area of experience, but our work also spans entrepreneurship, emerging markets, organisational strategy, technology adoption, and mission-driven services.
Can you join a project that has already started?
Yes. We can strengthen an existing design, diagnose a measurement challenge, add a qualitative or quantitative strand, or help a team make better use of evidence already being generated.
Do you work with internal research teams?
Yes. We often complement internal expertise by adding specialist methods, independent challenge, extra delivery capacity, or practical translation for programme and leadership teams.
What happens before a proposal?
We begin with a short conversation about the decision, audience, timing, available evidence, and constraints. We then suggest a proportionate scope, outputs, and working rhythm.
A flexible starting point