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About Us

Richard Sayers and Associates is a niche consultancy dedicated to growing, changing and creating capability in the library, information and not-for-profit sectors. Our aim is always to create the perfect environment in which to grow organisations and people! Since 2005, Richard Sayers has successfully consulted, facilitated, trained and managed projects for a select list of clients including:
    Australian Library and Information Association CAVAL Geelong Regional Library Corporation Monash University Peninsula Campus Education Precinct Queensland Department of Primary Industries Knowledge Management Queensland Government Libraries Consortium Queensland Health Central Library Queensland Parliamentary Library Southern Cross University Townsville City Council Tropical Medical Training (Queensland) UNESCO Victorian Department of Human Services
Current clients include the Queensland Association of State School Principals.

Principal Consultant

Image of Principal Consultant, Richard Sayers Richard Sayers BA Qld, BA (Hons) James Cook, GradDipLibSc QUT, MAppSc (Lib & Info Mgt) Charles Sturt, Cert IV TAA, FAIPF, AFALIA, AFAIM, MAITD Richard Sayers is an independent consultant, facilitator and trainer with a specialist practice in the library, information and not-for-profit sectors. He is also a published historian specialising in corporate histories and anniversary publications. Prior to establishing his own consultancy, Richard worked as an executive in the not-for-profit sector for five years, and as a library and information manager in government agencies and universities for nearly fifteen years. Richard's professional mission is always to enhance capability – working creatively and collaboratively to help people and their organisations grow. Richard's professional accreditations and affiliations include:
    Fellow, Australian Institute of Professional Facilitators Associate Fellow, Australian Library and Information Association Associate Fellow, Australian Institute of Management (Qld/NT) Member, Australian Institute of Training and Development Member, Australian Facilitators' Network Member, Royal Historical Society of Queensland Accredited Practitioner, Team Management Profile, Window on Work Values Profile and Organisational Values Profile - Team Management Systems Accredited Belbin Team Roles (Merit Pass) Practitioner Accredited Extended DISC Consultant

Associates

Richard is privileged to work in collaboration with a network of talented and trusted Associates based in Australia and overseas.