This Is ... creating better organisations
We are an international organisation and leadership development practice. Our focus is on supporting organisations, leaders and individuals in times of uncertainty
We bring organisational psychology to life. Our book ‘Uncertainty Rules? Making uncertainty work for you‘ will be out March 2020. Our 'People Matters' column has been published in Airport World since 2014. We teach at Trinty College, Dublin
We help build sustainable high performance culture. Read our testimonials and our case studies
We work with big issues. We facilitated the first Global Summit on Psychology and Climate Change in Lisbon Nov 14-16 2019 attended by over 40 leaders of psychology associations, see below.
Our Approach
Terri Morrissey, ChairPerson
Richard Plenty, Managing Director
We are a networked organisation
We take a strategic, business perspective
We work in partnership with our clients
We focus on creating sustainable high performance
We ensure our work is evidence based
We build leadership capability and capacity
We encourage learning and renewal
We have high professional standards
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On Our Whiteboard
Our assignments come in many formats but those we work with all share a common aspiration - creating better futures. Some recent examples
AIRPORTS: We have worked with the airport sector since 2005 with clients including Heathrow, Dublin, Bologna, Naples and Milan. We have provided strategic HR training for international airport leaders since 2012 on behalf of ACI (Airports Council International).
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE: We have worked with the Managing Director and leadership of the independent innovative social enterprise 'Your Healthcare' since 2010 on innovative approaches to the delivery of integrated community services
ENTREPRENEURS: We provide organisational and leadership support to rapidly expanding ventures, most recently in the CBD area but also in property development
DOMESTIC ABUSE: We have helped transform Aoibhneas Womens and Children's Refuge. Terri Morrissey was Chairperson from 1990 -2013 and received an award for outstanding service. Richard Plenty has been a Director since 2012. The CEO Emma Reedy was recognised as 2019 Irish Businesswoman of the Year in the Social Entrepreneur category
CLIMATE CHANGE: We facilitated the first global summit of psychology associations in Lisbon on 'Psychology and Global Health - Leaders in Climate Change '. The summit was attended by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. We worked on behalf of the American Psychological Association and the Order of Portuguese Psychologists
Our Areas of Expertise
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE We have extensive international experience and are able to work across cultures on major issues involving many different stakeholders
DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF EVENTS We design, deliver and facilitate workshops , events and conferences involving from 5-500 people
CONSULTANCY AND ADVICE We have a track record of successful major assignments in sectors including airports, oil and gas, property development, FMCG, and government
EXECUTIVE COACHING AND MENTORING We are well qualified executive coaches .We are able to provide psychometric and 360 feedback as appropriate
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT We design and develop bespoke courses and interventions in leadership, 0rganisation development and people management
EDUCATION AND TRAINING We lead two core modules on the Trinity College Dublin MSC programme 'Managing Risk and Systems Change' .We designed and deliver a five day strategic Human Resources Management programme for Airports Council International
ORGANISATION HEALTH CHECKS We use a combination of employee surveys, interviews and data analysis to assess the state of organisational health
PUBLIC SPEAKING We provide tailor made intersting, educational and (sometimes) inspiring talks for conferences, events and team meetings
AUTHORS We write articles for publication, either by ourselves or with others, on relevant and important topics
Courage, Authenticity and Identity
The Story of This Is ...
Many years ago, a young aspiring student had to take part in a competitive three and a half hour examination to get into the prestigious university of his choice. He entered the examination room, turned over his paper, and read. There was one question and one question only, on the exam paper.
'What is Courage?' was the question in front of him.
The student thought for a few minutes before writing : 'This is'.
He handed his paper in and walked out of the exam room three hours early. He got an offer.
We named our company This Is ... to reflect the importance of these values of courage and integrity - and the need for actions to be consistent with beliefs - in times of turbulence, uncertainty and change. The company name also emphasises the importance of knowing your identity and what you stand for in times of change and transition
Do you have the courage to work strategically on organisation, leadership and people issues? If so...
This Is ... can help by bringing insights and learning from our experience and from the substantial knowledge that already exists in the literature on organisation and leadership development, executive coaching, people management and business psychology. Contact us to learn more