https://daniellekirby.com.au Danielle Kirby - Strategic Business & Change Consulting Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:57:27 +0000 https://daniellekirby.com.au en https://daniellekirby.com.au/Main Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:12:22 +0000 Danielle Kirby - Strategic Business & Change Consulting https://daniellekirby.com.au/Main danielle.l.kirby@gmail.com +61 401 182 785 Danielle Kirby Strategic Business &  Change Consulting I am a strategic business and communications specialist with extensive experience across corporate systems, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. My diverse background spans communications, humanities, and the arts, with a proven ability to lead large-scale projects, develop national strategies, and deliver results in competitive environments. My expertise lies in building integrated systems, developing business communication frameworks, and driving strategic outcomes. Throughout my career, I have delivered national communications strategies, operational frameworks, and policy, while also running my own businesses. I specialise in aligning corporate strategy with best practices and long-term goals, leveraging my deep understanding of complex systems. I am passionate about guiding teams through transformational change, creating innovative solutions, and driving continuous improvement. Key Skills Systems Thinking: Ability to design and implement systems that improve operational efficiency and support evidence-based decision-making. Corporate Strategy Development: Expertise in designing corporate strategies, reporting frameworks, and integrated planning models that align with organisational goals. Change Management: Experience in leading teams through significant change processes, ensuring smooth transitions and positive outcomes. Strategic Communications: Expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance organisational visibility and engagement. Project Management & Delivery: Proven track record in managing complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery. Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse sectors to achieve business objectives. https://daniellekirby.com.au/Professional-Experience Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:55:15 +0000 Danielle Kirby - Strategic Business & Change Consulting https://daniellekirby.com.au/Professional-Experience danielle.l.kirby@gmail.com +61 401 182 785                             Professional Experience Integrated Planning and Reporting Lead, City of Hobart (Jan 2023 - present) Responsible for improving the systems supporting corporate planning and reporting.Developed systematic approaches to corporate practices, enabling clear organisational visibility and establishing a strong evidence base for decision-making. Key Projects:Acting Manager, Policy Lab: leading Policy Lab through transition to the new organisational structureService Catalogue: Designed, developed, and delivered to support enhanced operational effectiveness and supported decision-making across the organization. Service Review Framework: Developed a standardised framework for organisational quality assurance and contunous improvement Service Reviews: Conducted extensive reviews of specific services for assurance and improvement around needs alignment, quality, and cost. Strategic Communications Consultant, Cumulus Studio (May 2022 - October 2022) Developed for-benefit aspects of the business, established information architecture for a new intranet, and supported the development of their Integrated Management System. Key Projects: B Corp Impact Assessment: Led the process to successfully obtain B Corp status for the organization. Intranet Information Architecture: Designed an information architecture that enhances internal communications and user experience. Communications Lead, Artibus Innovation (2020-2022) Managed national communications for a skills service organization dedicated to VET training packages. Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy that modernized and expanded the organization’s digital presence. Key Projects: Communications Strategy: Created a successful communications strategy that continues to guide the organization's outreach and engagement efforts. Stakeholder Engagement Framework: Established a framework for engaging stakeholders effectively, resulting in improved collaboration. Communications Consultant, Climate Capital (2020) Developed a communications strategy and operational guide for a green finance company, enhancing their outreach and impact. External Examiner, Masters of Communication, RMIT University (2018 – 2020) Conducted external examinations for research theses in the Masters of Communication program, supporting academic rigor and quality. Lecturer in Communication, RMIT University (2011 – 2016) Taught communication theory and managed extensive research in religion and media. Oversaw large classes and coordinated teaching teams. Various Research and Teaching Positions (2006 – 2019) Held multiple roles at the University of the Sunshine Coast, University of Melbourne, Monash University, and the University of Queensland, focusing on communication research and education. https://daniellekirby.com.au/About Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:42 +0000 Danielle Kirby - Strategic Business & Change Consulting https://daniellekirby.com.au/About danielle.l.kirby@gmail.com +61 401 182 785 AboutI’ve been working at the interstice of communication, content, and structures of knowledge for quite a while. What I do is completely tailored to the specific business. But at core, I offer strategic communications guidance, tying together business needs, future directions, current research, and available resources to develop the right systems to support your needs. Experience and qualifications-wise, I’ve designed and delivered national communications strategies and operational guides. I’ve worked on tender bids, competetive grant rounds, built websites, supported B Corp certification processes, managed projects, and ran my own businesses. I’ve also spoken at international conferences, designed and implemented national engagement strategies, written policy and operational guides, and designed social media strategies. I’m a published author with numerous books, chapters, and journal articles. I’ve also held positions at RMIT University, Monash University, University of the Sunshine Coast, and University of Melbourne, and I have a PhD from the University of Queensland.Most recently I’ve been working with companies such as Hobart City Council, Cumulus Studio, Artibus Innovation, and Climate Capital,  supporting them across a variety of strategic communication and research needs. My background is in music, scholarship, and the study of contemporary belief. This fairly swiftly led me to a fascination with the history of ideas, and the ways they are communicated. I ended up a lecturer in communication for a while, teaching theory to undergraduates and producing research on media, cultural content, and modern belief. But more recently I’ve moved outside of the academy, and have been offering consulting services to small businesses. https://daniellekirby.com.au/Contact Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:57:27 +0000 Danielle Kirby - Strategic Business & Change Consulting https://daniellekirby.com.au/Contact danielle.l.kirby@gmail.com +61 401 182 785 Contact If you’d like to discuss your business needs, or enquire further about my services, timeframes, and costs, please get in touch. I’m currently based in Hobart, but am happy working virtually in any location or time zone. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Email: danielle.l.kirby@gmail.comphone: +61 401 182 785 ︎ For my music, writing, performances, and projects, see encyclical.com.au danielle.l.kirby@gmail.com