"The workshop provided clarity on both the barriers and enablers impacting progress, highlighting the importance of unique environmental practices and collaboration with iwi and councils."
Hine Timutimu, Te Tawa Kaiti Lands Trust
"David was amazing to work with. He used a structure/method that was unique, and easy for us to follow and understand. Before meeting with David, we struggled to put our ideas on paper and often felt overwhelmed with creating a business plan. David was able to simplify and step us through every step of the way. We have a much clearer plan and vision moving forward."
Tara Gardiner, Gardiner Fencing
"The project was handled very well and in a timely fashion coupled with both excellent strategic sense and sensitivity to the various parties involved."
Professor Grant Guilford, Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington
“David’s expertise, explanations, and thought-provoking questions has resulted in a clear, guided plan for our growing business. I highly recommend Creative Strategies to anyone looking for support and direction and anyone ready to develop and transform their business.”
Carolyn Cooper, Owner, Apogee Legal
“David has a rare ability to ask insightful questions, quickly grasp the heart of an issue, and lead you to a new awareness of what needs to be done. We especially appreciated David’s Lean Canvas work with us. That concept alone has helped us move far more quickly on two significant projects that would otherwise have taken much longer and cost far more."
Lynda Harris, CEO, Write
"David’s industry knowledge and networks are hard to beat. In addition to this, his planned, strategic approach to projects and willingness to ask the hard questions, ensure that the process is robust and delivers the right answers (even when they may not be the expected, or wanted, answers!)."
Paula Browning, Chief Executive, Copyright Licensing NZ
"I have been very pleased with the value you have offered RMPP, and the way you have gone about this. The sessions with the team have been highly beneficial."
Michael Smith, General Manager, The Red Meat Profit Partnership
“I appreciated David’s wide skill base and that he was able to add value in a range of areas in my business."
Charelle Stevenson, Owner, Peppers Building Supplies
“David provided a very timely and effective overview for us on our current business strategy. He quickly and insightfully helped us test and consolidate our own ideas. It was a great pleasure working with him.”
Peter Coolbear, Director, Ako Aotearoa
“David’s approach is professional, fast and efficient. I now have a clear direction and strategies that will assist me in planning and directing my business.”
Linda Browne, Owner, Solv Safety
"David invested effort upfront to clarify the scope and ensure common understanding of the approach and outcomes. This lead to the report meeting all the requirements we had and therefore being a critical element of our strategy development."
Melissa Davies, General Manager Business Attraction, Grow Wellington
"David assisted Massey with a complex project in an area of emerging activity which required dedicated support and specialist expertise to achieve specific outcomes on a defined period of time. With his input and insights he has moved us a long way in a short time and invigorated staff to engage with a new business opportunity."
Professor Brigid Heywood, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Research, Academic and Enterprise, Massey University
"David did a magnificent job in researching opportunities, organising businesses, and then helping them take advantage of those opportunities on a three - country trade mission."
Kevin Chapman, President, NZ Publishers Association
"David’s input to the project was at all times positive and timely and of very high quality. David understands the issues associated with sector growth and made a hugely valuable contribution to the overall project and team."
Clive Jones, General Manager Business Development, Education New Zealand
“The report was well-researched and insightful, providing a very valuable resource for my Board and Senior Leadership Team in establishing organisational strategy.”
Caroline Seeling, Chief Executive, Open Polytechnic
