Building High Performance for the Public

Leapwise

Leapwise is a consulting firm with a track record of helping public sector leaders to create and sustain high performance

Our tailored strategy and planning service provides leaders the insight they need to invest wisely, improving public services and protecting value for money. We inspire workforces to thrive and perform through our leadership and organisation development expertise. Our assurance and turnaround capabilities support clients in achieving success in challenging situations.

Known for our honesty, collaboration, and track record of delivery, Leapwise is a trusted adviser in both central and local government, particularly known for its deep expertise in Policing, Justice, and Public Safety.

Leapwise

What we do

We help you build high performing organisations

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Unlock high performance and value for money with our sector-specific strategy and planning expertise

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Elevate your leaders and delivery teams to be at the top of their game

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Manage high-risk projects and navigate challenging operating environments with confidence

Leapwise

Strategy

Performance

Transformation

Repeat Engagements and Trusted Referrals from Every Client

College of Policing

Future Operating Environment 2040 workshop and paper

"We made more progress in six weeks that we might have made in six months otherwise”

Rachel Tuffin
Director of Knowledge and Innovation, College of Policing

Home Office

"The team supported a cross-government unit to take stock on our priorities and plans. I’d highly recommend Leapwise after this experience; they designed and delivered a hugely professional and inspiring session that helped to focus the team on how our day-to-day work delivers for the core purpose of what we're seeking to achieve."

Rachel Millar
Head of Joint Combatting Drugs Unit

Islington Council Delivery Plan

"Having partnered with Leapwise before, I engaged them to support our Delivery Plan because I knew they would bring strategic insight, pace and a truly collaborative approach... We’ve been able to quickly get total clarity on the top priorities we are delivering for residents, avoid this becoming a bureaucratic process... and become even more confident we will deliver the changes that matter most to our communities“

Victoria Lawson
Chief Executive, Islington Council

Devon and Cornwall Police and National Police Chiefs Council

"Choosing Leapwise was not solely because they are amongst the very best. Their point of separation, is their professional acumen, building trusted relationships with senior leaders, workforce, and partnerships... Leapwise established collegiate behaviours, communicating with honesty and positivity that unlocked minds, unblocked systems and built a platform for sustainable success... They are a catalyst for change, with an intellect, energy and drive that is invaluable for the public sector"

CC Shaun Sawyer
Chief Constable Devon and Cornwall Police

Hounslow

"It was impressive how they had been able quickly establish a good understanding of Hounslow’s strategic intent and provide work which added value. The outcome surpassed expectations as it has delivered a methodology Hounslow is now seeking to adopt across all relevant change activity."

Rob Meldrum
Assistant Director Finance, Commercial and Projects

Police digital Service

"Leapwise have set themselves up to bring top tier consulting practices (often out of reach for the majority of Public Sector) in an accessible manner to policing"

Alex Bowen
Delivery Director, Police Digital Service

Home Office Directorate Away Day

"Having this away day facilitated like this was like flying first class or being in a chauffer driven car. It gave me proper space to think, step back and contribute. I never want to facilitate my own away day again"

Joanna West
Director, Home Office

Police digital Service

"The team were incredibly mission focused and were keen to ensure they met the goals and achieve an excellent outcome but along with this were able to offer flexibility and adaptability in approach as, with all of policing, things can change in a heartbeat!"

Alex Bowen
Delivery Director, Police Digital Service

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

"The Leapwise team delivered a high quality and professional induction programme and CPD for our new PCCs. We selected them because of their track record in policing and public sector transformation and they more than delivered."

Susannah Hancock
APCC Chief Executive

College of Policing

Future Operating Environment 2040 workshop and paper

"I engaged Leapwise in this work because of their developed understanding of policing across the UK and their ability to work with and optimise the contribution of all of the senior leaders with whom they engaged…. The work of Leapwise lived up to high expectations” 

CC Mike Cunningham
CEO College of Policing

Hertfordshire Police

Governance / decision-making

“Leapwise and their toolkits have helped the constabulary to improve strategic decision making and empowerment throughout the organisation. This has given us a sharper focus on how to design and then deliver the organisational changes being planned over the next two years.”

CC Charlie Hall
Hertfordshire Constabulary

Kent Police

Force Performance Management Committee

"The Leapwise team provided a crisp and insightful analysis of how we could develop our approach to decision-making in our performance management."

DCC Tony Blaker
Kent Police

Hounslow

"Leapwise bring energy, enthusiasm and focus to helping us develop our long-term plans"

CC Gavin Stephens
Surrey Police

Gumtree — Trust and Safety Strategy

“Leapwise have been instrumental in helping transform the reputation of our business with the law enforcement community. They bring an innovative approach to problem solving and have the ability to draw out useful insights from incredibly complex data.”

Fergus Campbell
Head of Communications, Gumtree UK

Catch22 — Secure Schools Project

“Leapwise helped us shape our brief in a dynamic political and policy environment. One of the most valuable aspects was support in reframing the problem pragmatically, leading to alternative solutions, designing a new transformational service model for young people in care and custody, while also identifying, building and consolidating a range of potential partners, local and national. We wouldn’t hesitate to appoint Leapwise in the future.”

Pamela Dow
Director, Catch22

West Midlands Childrens’ Services – Safe Centre

"You are not just getting a highly professional package you are also getting passion and commitment.  The best decision that the West Midlands Safe Centre Partnership made was in employing Leapwise as their consultants."

Hugh Disley
Strategic Support Manager, West Midlands Children’s Services

Police digital Service

"The out turn of the work Leapwise completed has built a solid strategic foundation for the company to build its service offerings from. This in turn has enabled the company to develop its 3 year strategy with a great deal of confidence that it is achievable."

Alex Bowen
Delivery Director, Police Digital Service

Hertfordshire Police

Prevention Away day, roadmap and index

“Leapwise have continued to work with the constabulary to develop and take forward the work on prevention, which is drawing increasing attention from the NPCC, College of Policing and HMICFRS as innovative practice.”

CC Charlie Hall
Hertfordshire Constabulary

Gumtree — Trust and Safety Strategy

“The Leapwise team’s knowledge of the law enforcement sector meant Gumtree has been able to establish much closer ties to policing communities across the UK. Their insights and connections are unparalleled and have brought us together with some of the most senior police figures in the country.

Oliver Druttman
Director (CORP), Red Consultancy

West Midlands Childrens’ Services – Safe Centre

"I have no doubt that the success of our bid to the design phase,  which will potentially have a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people for many years to come was down to the rigour and quality of the analysis and attention to detail that Leapwise instigated from the beginning."

Louise Rees
Chair West Midlands Safe Centre Partnership

Our Clients

We take pride in our partnerships with ambitious leaders of prominent public sector organisations in Policing, Central Government, and Local Government.

Through strong collaboration, problem-solving, and empowering their teams, we drive meaningful change and create a positive impact in the communities they serve.

Our Impact

“We made more progress in six weeks that we might have made in six months otherwise.”

Rachel Tuffin
Head of Joint Combatting Drugs Unit

High Performance Policing

High Performance Policing

This Leapwise report identifies the key challenges that UK policing will face in the coming months and years, and how best to respond. We set out some of the characteristics of high performing organisations and our points of view on how to effectively set strategy,...

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“Leapwise have set themselves up to bring top tier consulting practices in an accessible manner to policing. We would absolutely consider working with Leapwise again in the near future.”

Alex Bowen
Chief Digital, Data and Technology Director, Police Digital Service

Our Insights Blog

We launched a regular newsletter brimming with insights and stories that matter. At Leapwise, our commitment has always been to empower public sector professionals, and this is a leap forward in that direction to inform, challenge, and inspire you in your professional journey.

Let’s build high performance teams for the public sector together.

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