our purpose
supporting change makers to build better futures
Orange Compass is dedicated to supporting change makers on their journey to transform systems and build better futures. We work within and across organisations and systems to address issues that are deeply significant to people and places and, by being addressed, can help create better social, environmental and economic outcomes.
Who we work with
Our ideal clients are changemakers from across government, non-government, academia and business that have lived experience or a genuine commitment to addressing the big challenges. We focus on people, organisations and collaborations that are committed to generating ‘public good’ – to at least an equal, if not greater degree, than private benefit or profit.
They have the courage (and authorisation) to challenge the status quo and a willingness to take the time to:
- build trust, mandate and collaboration with different stakeholders
- get to the root cause of the challenge before jumping to solutions
- test assumptions and adapt solutions based on feedback and learning
- ensure that implementation receives as much effort as early stage innovation
What we work on
We are agnostic about the ‘system’ we work with. To date, we have worked on a wide range of issues from energy, environment, early childhood, education, housing, transport, biosecurity, agriculture and sustainability through to youth justice, economic empowerment and employment.
Our wheelhouse is helping in the navigation of complex systems, identifying leverage points, creating the conditions for collaboration, holding the space for dialogue, and going beyond innovation to implementation for sustained transformation (including strategies for scaling impact).
What we offer
With an emphasis on fit-for-purpose and practical support, we offer a range of expertise across: strategy development, bespoke social process design, systems transformation, scenario planning, evaluation, research, storytelling, convening and facilitation.
Our team brings together some of the best expertise not just in Australia but internationally in applied collaborative processes, co-design, systems thinking, and innovation for impact. Our team also offers a combination of intellectual depth and focus on the practical, with a rare capacity to translate complex concepts into accessible and engaging content and activities. We are skilled in conducting applied and rapid research using robust methods and approaches. To learn more, see our capabilities.
If you think we can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.