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International Women’s Day at IMPOWER

At IMPOWER, we #ChooseToChallenge inequality, bias, and stereotypes, striving for an inclusive world. #IWD

IWD 2021: Celebrating Ashager Araro

Ashager Araro, an Ethiopian Israeli antiracism activist, promotes intersectionality and challenges gender stereotypes.

Applied behavioural science is key to combatting the virus

Behavioural science plays a key role in shaping public sector responses to Covid-19 by improving communication, engagement, and behaviour change.

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Great news: IMPOWER included in FT’s list of Leading Management Consultants

IMPOWER’s inclusion in the Financial Times’s 2021 list of Leading Management Consultants is a testament to our team’s dedication and...
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Reshaping the conversation: Aligning council spend with its priorities

By mapping revenue budgets against council priorities, we can better understand how investment decisions are driving outcomes, enabling more efficient...

A day in the life of a Senior Manager… James Edmondson

“From consulting to family life, every day brings new challenges and growth, keeping me engaged and energised!”

A day in the life of an Assistant Director… Ben Evans

IMPOWER supports staff growth, delivers impactful change, and prioritises wellbeing while solving complex challenges.

Guest blogpost: let’s celebrate our schools as ‘healing communities’

Mary Meredith stresses the urgency of fostering wellbeing in schools, focusing on trauma-informed practices for SEND.

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Children’s Mental Health Week: the clear impacts of the pandemic

Children’s Mental Health Week highlights the urgent need to address the pandemic’s impact on young people’s mental health.

ADASS & IMPOWER roundtable: The Age of Intermediate Care

Reflections from a roundtable with ADASS and Royal Colleges discuss the importance of trust and cooperative behaviours in healthcare.