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Welcome to Development Options, a business I established in 2007, in response to a growing need for inclusive and participatory development services at affordable prices.
I work mainly in the community and voluntary sector, and also as a link between statutory service providers and service users. When Ireland was doing well, the kind of services I provide were often overpriced and I decided that it was time for a new approach that was both professional and ethical. Now, when the most marginalised are the hardest hit by our recession, this is even more important. Trading as 'Development Options' I provide a wide range of facilitation and organisational support services personally, and I also keep a register of like-minded 'Development Options Associates' who are experienced development workers with organisational expertise. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements, and/or if you would like a 'no obligation' quotation for specific services.
Training and Facilitation
Development Options can directly provide or arrange training and facilitation to meet the specific needs of a group or organisation. Programmes are designed to value and draw on each participant's own experiences and skills.
Development Options can provide tailored one-to-one, small group or large group sessions. The training expertise of Development Options and Associates is wide-ranging, including for example, staff induction training, all aspects of project proposal writing, planning and management, interview techniques and specific I.T. skills.
If you would like Development Options to plan a training programme specific to the needs of your organisation, please feel free to contact me for a 'no obligation' chat.
Organisational Development
The following Organisational Development services are provided by Development Options: Strategic planning and operational planning,
'back to basics' days for groups who need to refocus and restructure to meet their overall purpose, evaluation and project monitoring services, human resource management and conflict management services.
Qualitative Research
This includes:
Designing consultation processes,
training staff to conduct quality consultation, conducting or managing
one-to-one interviews,
focus groups,
public consultation events,
qualitative and quantitative surveys and
training or service needs analysis.
Communication and Administrative Services
In addition to providing a project proposal development service, Development Options can assist organisations to develop publications about specific projects/services. This service includes writing website materials, leaflets, manuals and reports and ensuring that your publications are accessible to your target audience.
Development Options Associates include professional photographers, web designers, speed typists and digital transcription services.
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