We have a number of options. A couple that are virtual, last 6 weeks and involve a team of 6 people. Another that lasts 3 months and involves an individual. And finally, a more intense option that has a professional visit you personally, and intensely work for a total of 30 days in country.

We select top professionals from some of the best companies, networks or firms in the world and will place them to work with you to work on one of your biggest challenges.

We know that sounds like a short amount of time, but you’ll be surprised at what can be accomplished. And don’t forget – TIE has been doing this since 2006, with hugely successful results. We accompany the process, create a system that provides them with the necessary information, put you in touch, and ensure that in all programmes that they can hit the ground running. By the end of the placement, you will have something that meets you and your teams needs and expectations.

• There are a number of ways that we can help. Here are some of the ways you could benefit to get you thinking:

Communications:

• Advocacy – we can help increase the voices of target groups such as street children, people affected by HIV/Aids or people whose human rights have been violated;
• Branding – we can help improve your brand identity and how you communicate your work;
• Promotion – we can help raise the profile of your organisation, your stakeholders, your key messages and the programmes and services you offer;
• Behaviour change – we can help create behaviour change messages;
• Influence – on policy and pressure for government action;

Business development:

• Business and strategic planning – we can help you think about long term sustainability planning for your organisation or help build new or adapt existing business models;
• Sustainability – we can help you tap into invaluable expertise and insights to assist with strategic planning for improving your organization’s sustainability;
• Research projects – we can create placements targeting very specific needs, like research pieces to map out the situation of your organization, the work you develop or situation of your beneficiaries. This would help illustrate what is happening on the ground and provide guidance for future action or for other partners supporting your work.

Other Benefits:

• Growth in your capacity and managerial capability;
• Better understanding of best practice from around the world;
• Enhanced credibility both with your peers and in the wider international business arena;
• Fresh perspective and new ways of thinking;
• Exchange of new skills and learning;
• The opportunity to build relationships with talented individuals and prestigious organisations;
• Exposure to English-speaking professionals which will help with international communications;
• Provide a crucial means of carrying messages from developing to developed countries promoting development awareness.

The expertise we offer to our partners does not command a fee, but we do look to them to contribute to the TIE process and support the professionals when in country. For example, we will ask our partners to provide accommodation and food for the duration of the placement, assist with airport pickup, provide internet access and ensure there is a primary contact person throughout the assignment to ensure success. This is important so that everyone buys in to the relationship and process.

Of course! Social initiatives that are for profit are just as welcome to get in touch. As long as your organisation has a strong social outcome, we’d be more than happy to have you on board.

It’s really easy to get started. You just need to get in touch. We will then explain everything you need to know about making things happen for you. And hurry! The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can get someone into your organisation.