by Matt Cullinan | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Insight
“Development is a complex task.” “…programs must experiment, learn and adapt.” These two short statements are from “Navigating complexity: Adaptive management at the Northern Karamoja growth, health, and governance program” report published by Mercy Corps and based on...
by Matt Cullinan | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Insight
“In a world of increasing interconnectedness and rapid change, there is a growing need to improve the way people work together. Understanding the true drivers of human social behavior is becoming ever more urgent in this environment.” Humans are social beings and our...
by Matt Cullinan | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Insight
There is a common complaint in South Africa, “We are great at planning, policy and legislation, but poor on implementation”. I’m not sure this is true. If we develop plans, policies and legislation that cannot be implemented, then does this not make...
by Gill Cullinan | May 29, 2017 | Blog, Insight
While technical skill and evidenced-based decision making are crucial to all planning work, the perceived soft skills of listening and relationship building are essential elements of a successful outcome. In my experience these skills are not acknowledged nor valued...
by Gill Cullinan | Apr 24, 2013 | Blog, Insight
People are drawn to city living because of the incredible creativity that happens when people with diverse backgrounds and interests end up living and working together. One such creative force is Cape Town-based ceramic artist Andile Dyalvane, who is known for...