The pace of change and the growing importance of external relations teams in maintaining the future sustainability of our universities means that there has never been a greater need for robust strategic and operational planning. Done well, it helps you to organise your resources and make the right decisions for engaging with your wide range of audiences, as well as giving you the power and evidence to win internal battles.

But in an environment of ever-changing challenges and opportunities, it can be hard to carve out the time to get such planning done. Especially for it to be done in a way that involves the right people, with the right measurements in place and which gains traction within your institution.

Hayhurst & Co has a range of tried and tested, strategic and operational planning tools which have been specifically developed for universities. Our in-depth knowledge of the sector and how universities function, means that we know exactly how to work with you to get things done and to enhance your performance. We also put a lot of time and energy into ensuring that you will also enjoy doing the planning work, as much as you will enjoy the results you will gain from delivering your objectives.

If you want to get things done, really well, please contact us to find out more about our flagship People, Planning & Performance programme.

We understand the pressure your teams are under and we have experienced this first hand. We also understand the need for you to continually train your people to ensure that they are able to deliver their best work, as well as helping you to keep hold of your shining stars.

And we know that it can be hard to find trainers and facilitators who can quickly and accurately interpret your brief, as well as ensuring that the delivery of workshops is completely relevant to the specific quirks of working in a university.

That’s why Hayhurst & Co’s experienced trainers, facilitators and strategists use the right blend of theory with our in-depth sector experience to make sure that your people gain skills and knowledge which meet your specific needs but which will also work within the context of getting things done in higher education. We also deliver our workshops with energy and passion so that your teams will leave on a high and, more importantly, with an actionable plan.

So whether you need training on specific topic, away day facilitation, or support with any kind of process planning, Hayhurst & Co can help. Check out our Team page for the lead topics we cover.

It’s fair to say that there has been a rapid surge in the number of coaches and mentors working in the sector in the last few years. This is largely due to the heightened pressure that individuals are facing in their roles in the increasingly competitive higher education sector. And the need for you to have tools to build your resilience and maintain your personal values whilst at work.

But what’s the difference between a coach and a mentor? And how do you know which one you need? At Hayhurst & Co we have experienced and qualified workplace coaches and mentors available to help good leaders to become great. And to support great leaders in creating great teams. Having worked in and for the sector for the last two decades, we know what great looks like and we take huge pride in supporting individuals to reach your own greatness.

So if you think that you, or any of your team, could benefit from coaching or mentoring from one of our team, please get in touch.

Higher Education is a collaborative sector which is used to sharing strategic and operational approaches and challenges. Institutions regularly help each other, as long as commercial sensitivities are not impacted.

Due ot the size of our sector, sometimes it can be hard to find the right person to talk to. At Hayhurst & Co we are well networked and respected. Our Founder and CEO, Vicky Hayhurst, has worked both within universities and also as a supplier to over 100 higher education institutions. She has a proven reputation for high quality delivery and for building effective networks of clients and suppliers.

So if you think you would benefit from being networked with specific institutions, other peers across the sector or suppliers, please do talk to us.