Introduction

Barry Creasy has 26 years’ experience in organising and facilitating meetings, seminars and focus groups, and is a course-provider for The Consultation Institute, with whom he has published two books: Effective Public Meetings and Effective Focus Groups. His 19 years as an educational researcher for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority have given him a solid background in evaluation, research, data-collection and data presentation techniques. 10 years spent managing an arts organisation, and a Master’s degree in Arts Management have augmented this experience with an expertise in arts management, evaluation and cultural analysis.

He offers a package of consultancy services that will help you gain a greater insight into your organisation and its activities.

These services include:

For all types of organisation

• Providing advice on consultation techniques (focus groups, public meetings, interviews, etc.) either within your organisation, or with the general public
• Providing advice on data-collection methodologies (e.g. hard-copy or e-based questionnaires)
• Organising and facilitating public meetings and focus groups
• Constructing questionnaires and providing data analysis
• Writing and conducting research interviews
• Writing reports and summaries of findings

For arts and education organisations

• Cultural analysis – identifying aims, objectives, strengths and weaknesses of cultural and arts organisations
• Providing complete evaluation strategies for arts and education activities
• Undertaking evaluation of events or strategies

Prices and contact

Rates vary depending on the service required. To obtain a quote, or to obtain more details of his work, email Barry .