LSE-QS strategic partnership
Year 2 enhanced roadmap
A partnership built on success,
poised for greater impact
A comprehensive strategic review of our first year together, celebrating achievements and outlining a transformational roadmap for Year 2 that evolves our engagement into a true strategic partnership.
From a strong foundation to a bolder future
Year 1 demonstrated world-class analytical rigour and collaborative spirit. Year 2 translates this analytical power into tangible, measurable institutional change.
Formalising success
Moving from anecdotal to empirical evidence with frameworks to measure workshop success and annual ROI.
From insight to action
Enriching data-rich deliverables with robust implementation guidance, toolkits, and follow-up support.
Continuous partnership
Evolving from episodic workshops to ongoing advisory with regular touchpoints and proactive support.
From proposal to partnership
A side-by-side comparison revealing how our enhanced model transforms the engagement into a continuous, implementation-focused strategic partnership.
Current proposed plan
While strong in core components, it lacks specific timeline, integration, and ongoing support structure.
Enhanced strategic partnership model
A fundamental shift: continuous, integrated, and implementation-focused partnership.
Key enhancements in the strategic partnership model
| Feature | Current proposal | Enhanced model | Benefit to LSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement cadence | Episodic workshops | Continuous support (bi-weekly calls, quarterly exec briefings) | Ongoing guidance, proactive support, and a stronger relationship. |
| Focus | Diagnostic analysis | Implementation & transformation (toolkits, coaching) | Translates insights into concrete actions and measurable results. |
| Timeline | Undefined | Clear, dated 12-month roadmap | Provides clarity, predictability, and accountability for all deliverables. |
| Measurement | Absent | Formal evaluation framework & annual impact report | Demonstrates ROI and quantifies the value of our partnership. |
| Relationship | Vendor | Strategic partner | Elevates the engagement to a high-level alliance focused on shared success. |
Core recommendations for a transformational Year 2
Four key strategic shifts to bring this vision to life
Launch the continuous advisory model immediately
Institute bi-weekly check-in calls and schedule the first quarterly executive briefing within the next month to strengthen communication and strategic alignment.
Co-create and implement the evaluation framework
Work with the LSE team to finalise and roll out the workshop evaluation framework for the next deliverable, starting systematic measurement of joint impact.
Focus on implementation-rich deliverables
Redesign all future workshops to include implementation toolkits, 30-60-90 day action plans, and follow-up coaching sessions to ensure insights translate into action.
Explore a deeper partnership in institutional effectiveness
Present a proposal for a complementary project focused on governance and ROI modelling, addressing core institutional challenges identified in Year 1 focus groups.
Our commitment to LSE's success
We are incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished together in Year 1 and even more excited about the potential for Year 2. The recommendations and enhanced roadmap are designed to ensure QS is not just a service provider, but an indispensable strategic partner in LSE's journey.
We are committed to delivering exceptional value, driving measurable improvement, and working hand-in-hand with the LSE team to achieve their most ambitious goals.