Discipline
Change Management
As public sectors across the Pacific introduce reforms and modern technology to transform and improve government performance and enhance public service, it is worth noting that over 75% of all transformation projects fail to live up to expectations. Why? Reforms and the adoption of new technology tools mean changes and uncertainty.
Pacific Development consultants are PROSCI certified and have experience in aligning and activating leaders and people across all levels of the organization leading to greater participation in, and earnest adoption of, critical transformation initiatives.
Where we serve our clients:
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Change impact analysis
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Change management program best practices
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Cultural audit and change strategies
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Communications and engagement plans
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Portfolio management and prioritization of change initiatives
Disaster Risk and Emergency Management
We are located within the geologically active “Ring of Fire”. Many are also located within the tropical cyclone and typhoon belts. Consequently, our region is exposed to hydrometeorological events such as cyclones, typhoons, floods, storm surges and droughts, and geophysical events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis which poses a significant development challenge to our region.
As observed in Vanuatu during Cyclone Pam (2015) and the more recent twin cyclones Judy and Kevin (2023), a single disaster has the potential to erode many years of economic gains by damaging critical infrastructure, property damages, and loss of livelihoods and services. Scarce resources are diverted towards disaster response efforts thereby disrupting essential government services for months, often years.
Pacific Development consultants have worked and lived through disasters. We understand that emergencies impact communities physically, emotionally and financially. Compassionately, we apply our local knowledge and global expertise to help our communities prepare, recover and rebuild a better and more resilient future.
Where we serve our clients:
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Planning and preparedness, including continuity of business/ operations/ government planning and emergency management and planning
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Prevention and mitigation, by formulating prevention and mitigation strategies, strengthening governance framework, and effective program design
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Response, by helping establish Incident Command systems, providing leadership and coordination, and assisting with operations and logistics planning
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Recovery and reconstruction, by conducting post disaster recovery needs assessment and project managing the recovery and reconstruction
Human Resource Management
Due to the need for solid local knowledge and the need to understand the country’s labor laws, Pacific Development’s human resource management practice is primarily focused on Vanuatu. We help organizations, both private and public sectors in Vanuatu with their most important asset – their people.
Where we serve our clients:
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Compensation and benefits studies
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Employee and industrial relations
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Employment law
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Resourcing and talent management
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Training and development
Monitoring and Evaluation
In Hawai’i there is an old saying ‘A‘ohe pau ka ‘ike i ka hālau ho‘okahi (All knowledge is not learned in just one school). In other words, one can learn from many sources. International development projects are complex and require a 360 perspective. Projects are often multi-stakeholder driven, requiring a deep knowledge of the sector, and the need to tap into other knowledge domains to strengthen insight generation for sustained execution - not just shapeless epiphanies.
Pacific Development M&E consultants provide specialized advice and meaningful insights by helping development agencies and government track their progress towards specific goals. We use a combination of surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other evidence-based gathering techniques to measure the impact of programs and strategies. We go the extra mile to make sure we do not leave any stones unturned to ensure program accountability and improve program effectiveness.
Where we serve our clients:
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Benchmarking
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Capacity building
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Data visualization
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Impact evaluation
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Need assessment
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Outcome evaluation
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Process implementation and evaluation
Project Management
At Pacific Development, we provide a straightforward approach to project execution. We use established and proven methodologies and begin all initiatives with a focus on the outcome. During project initiation and business case creation, we will drive a clear understanding of expected outcomes including expected benefits. This critical information is integrated into our solution delivery practices to support project decision-making that is always oriented towards the end goals.
We do not believe using a best-in-class project management methodology alone ensures success. We view successful project management as a blend of art and science:
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Art: Pacific Development project managers apply personal experience, wisdom, respect, cultural understanding, and the spirit of community collaboration.
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Science: Pacific Development project managers use proven methodologies and evidence-based metrics to deliver on time, scope, and budget.
Pacific Development project managers are certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) in good standing with the Project Management Institute. We are results, delivery, and value driven with a keen eye on the ultimate goal.
Where we serve our clients:
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Delivery assurance (project review)
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Project audit
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Project and program implementation
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Project management office (PMO)
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Project planning
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Risk assessment
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Stakeholder coordination
Talent Acquisition
Due to the need for solid local knowledge and the need to understand the country’s labor laws, Pacific Development’s talent acquisition practice is primarily focused on bringing the best resources to Vanuatu. We help domestic and foreign organizations attract, hire and retain the best talent to meet your critical resourcing needs.
Where we serve our clients:
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Recruitment
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Workforce planning