Who we are
Weāre an international company made up of passionate people who specialise in delivering outcomes and change. We have worked for SMEs, 3rdĀ sector organisations, government agencies, political campaigns and community organisations.
Because of our experience across several sectors, Piko brings a wealth of knowledge and new ideas to your organisation. We get the big picture while also having a clear idea about whatās happening on the ground.
Most importantly, we donāt just deliver a project or campaign for you. We give you the tools to grow.
Creating change can feel like a daunting task. It can feel like the barriers and work involved is overwhelming. Weāre here to help you take those crucial first steps and empower your organisation to take control of it.
What we do
We deliver bespoke project management using Prince2 and Agile tools.
We help your organisation plan projects by breaking down projects into stages.
We then manage each stage so the projects budget, timeframe and quality tolerances are kept to and your organisation achieves the change you require.
What we're thinking about
What's our take on the news of the day? What have we been learning from our work?
Keep on top of what Piko director Nick Kelly's been thinking about in his blog.
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- Gender recognition: woke-ism or human rights? 19th March, 2023In late January, just days after the Government in Westminster blocked Scotlandās Gender Recognition Bill, the UK media widely reported the story of Isla Bryson the Trans woman being sent to a womenās prison in Scotland. Bryson was convicted of raping two women when she identified as a man. Quickly, Bryson became the dominant narrative […]
- Natural disasters test new leaders in New Zealand ā some did better than others. 18th February, 2023After the Auckland flood, Wayne Brown's election will now be viewed as a cautionary tale. What can happen when someone who is inexperienced and unsuited to political office is elected to important leadership roles. The blowback of this on the New Zealand right should not be understated, it is bad news for them.
- Nicola Sturgeonās resignation and Scottish Independence. 15th February, 2023While Sturgeon's strong leadership and vision has helped build support for Scottish Independence, the Conservative and Unionist Party's arrogance and self-serving incompetence in governmnet has greatly aided her in this.
- The great man of history theory ā does leadership matter? 31st January, 2023To paraphrase Harold MacMillan, what shapes the course of political history is "events dear boy, events". Having certain qualities can get one into leadership positions, but ultimately one's time in power is judged by how one responds to events. And more often than not, leaders only have limited control of these or their own legacy.