Services
This is a broad overview of the types of services Ridler Consulting can offer. A quick call can often establish whether we can help add value to your business or project!
Our lead consultant David Ridler has been in a number of key roles in music funding and promotions (NZ On Air) along with management and programming roles with Radio Hauraki, Channel Z, More FM and The Hits. He has built an enviable New Zealand music and broadcasting contact / relationship list, along with an ever-increasing number of key contacts in the Australian music industry.
Our lead consultant David Ridler has been in a number of key roles in music funding and promotions (NZ On Air) along with management and programming roles with Radio Hauraki, Channel Z, More FM and The Hits. He has built an enviable New Zealand music and broadcasting contact / relationship list, along with an ever-increasing number of key contacts in the Australian music industry.
We are particularly passionate about positive change, genuine big-picture and long-game thinking, EQ-focused management, and engaging staff and stakeholders in change projects.
We also have access to a number of other music and media experts who can be brought in on projects as and when additional specialist skills are required.
We also have access to a number of other music and media experts who can be brought in on projects as and when additional specialist skills are required.
︎Strategic planning
We take an analytical approach to problem-solving, with a positive and EQ-focused take on long-term strategic planning. Our lead consultant David Ridler has extensive experience in change planning and management and is adept at setting goals and strategies for improvement and efficiencies for your project or business.
︎ Relationship management
David Ridler and our affiliate consultants have an extensive list of contacts across the New Zealand music, broadcast and other media industries, along with key connections in NZ government arts funding entities. We also have a growing network of Australian music industry contacts.
With a friendly and approachable outlook, we can provide connections and links between multiple facets of various industries to enable your project to move ahead with the right people on board.
︎ Coaching/mentoring
Our lead consultant David Ridler has significant experience managing, coaching and mentoring a range of talent including radio announcers, producers, musicians, and other creatives.
We have management experience across a number of different-sized teams and can provide insights and assistance with managing different projects and team sizes.
We are quick to recognise unique talents and are big believers in a strengths-based approach to project planning and team engagement.
︎ Stakeholder engagement
Lead consultant David Ridler has had the fortunate position to have had a broad 360 view of the music and media industries in recent years and is able to identify patterns and trends which can help inform stakeholder engagement projects in the music and media sectors.
Along with our affiliate consultants we have the ability for smart critical thinking to add objectivity, real-world experience and considered insights to projects.
︎ Project management
We bring a proven ability for project management and can plan and execute projects with a particular focus on change projects. From strategic planning to detailed project plans including critical path milestones and deliverables, we have the ability to execute projects on time and within budget.
We also bring a high quality of executive/academic-level writing and relevant infographics and design where extensive reporting is desired.
︎ Collaborative facilitation
Our lead consultant David Ridler is an adept communicator who genuinely enjoys working with groups to achieve goals within limited meeting time frames.
We are able to facilitate a variety of different small-group scenarios from team brainstorms, staff sessions, strategic planning sessions and more.
