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
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.