We help you achieve

Break through

With world-class expertise in
complex problem-solving, we overcome
persistent problems for genuine progress.

Build prosperity

We craft strategies and projects that
deliver superior results via solutions that
people love and want to invest in.

Get results

We don’t leave success to chance,
translating strategy into customised,
actionable tactics that deliver results.

Our unique edge

Can you unlock vast potential in your organisation?

Every day, you encounter recurring performance problems and untapped opportunities. Solving these the wrong way destroys value — wasting time, energy, and resources. It doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach, improvements can happen fast — and last. We’re here to show you how.

Our services

Strategy
formulation

We work with you to achieve deep strategic insight and make actionable choices that drive real results, without the jargon and high fees of the large firms.

Complex
problem solving

We apply our expertise in wicked problems to your unique situation, generating clarity that allows targeted interventions for genuine, lasting progress.

Intentional
design

We lead a human-centred, outcome focused approach to major projects, overcoming stakeholder objections to deliver value by design, not chance.

Executive
development

We deliver highly rated training and development programs that are geared to your real challenges, with personalised coaching to translate knowledge into action.

Workshop facilitation

We deliver highly productive, tailored workshops using proven tools geared around your goals, ensuring strong engagement, productivity, and results.

Dr Nick Fleming FIEAust FTSE GAICD

Your partner
in success

“I see enormous untapped potential in people and organisations. It motivates my work with executives and directors, helping to achieve their business goals while building critical skills. I’m known for thinking differently and cutting through tough challenges, while offering practical, impactful solutions tailored to my clients’ needs. The reward is that, together, we foster a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable society.”

Nick is an experienced company director, strategist, facilitator, and educator with a diverse background across the private sector, R&D community, and all levels of government in Australia and abroad. His award-winning work spans water, transport, natural resources, energy, mining, defense, social welfare, and education sectors.

Professionally trained in engineering, Nick is a true trans-disciplinarian, often seen as an economist, planner, and anthropologist. He is highly respected for his expertise in complex problem-solving and systems leadership. Nick’s a sought-after speaker and coach, delivering unique executive development programs with the ANZ School of Government and the South Australian Leadership Academy.

Sectors we serve

Government

Helping governments create smarter, fairer, future-fit responses to complex societal challenges in an era of rapid change and rising public expectations.

Utilities

Supporting utility leaders to modernise ageing systems, lift productivity and navigate the energy–climate–digital nexus shaping essential services of the future.

Infrastructure

Advising on how to unlock greater public and economic value from major infrastructure through socially-aware and intentional design and delivery.

Resources

Guiding resource and energy organisations to adapt for long-term value creation—balancing productivity, transition pressures, and evolving expectations of sustainability.

Environment

Partnering with agriculture, indigenous and environmental leaders to design integrated, place-based strategies that strengthen the values and services of ecosystems.

Research & Development

Enabling R&D organisations to translate knowledge into impact—aligning research agendas, partnerships and innovation pathways with the emerging needs of industry, government and society.

Executive Education

Equipping leaders to think systemically, act strategically, and lead adaptively—building the mindsets and capabilities needed to thrive in complexity and shape the future.

Our delighted clients

Testimonials

“Nick combines decades of management research and real-world experience in providing remarkably practical and impactful problem solving, relevant to all sectors of society.”

Clare J. Fairfield

Venture Capital Institute

“Nick provides insights that are essential for people who are serious about making our organisations and society better.”

Elizabeth Proust AO

Chair of Nestle Australia
Non-Executive Director at Lendlease
Past Chair of AICD

“Nick brings a truly unique set of skills to public policy and implementation challenges. He is one of our most highly-rated faculty and regularly receives accolades from executive attendees.”

Jude Barling

ANZSOG

“Nick has great insight to the drivers of strategy and a keen ability to unearth actions that make a real difference to company performance.”

Mick Wilkes

OceanaGold

“I haven’t met anyone with comparable skills in synthesising complex information.”

Claudia Boyles

New Zealand Govt

“Nick has a strong strategic mind and is adept at finding elegant solutions to complex problems.”

David Singleton AM

ISCA

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Helping your
business thrive

Transformative strategies and advanced problem-solving.