Kate McAllister works across the public and voluntary sectors to provide organisations with the tools and impetus to deliver positive change. She has many years’ experience of working at executive director level for a national supported housing association and now works regularly with a range of clients including government, local authorities and voluntary organisations with a focus on housing, care and support services.

Kate has particular expertise in the areas of value for money and performance improvement and is passionate about helping people to take control of the services they receive.

Kate is also a founding director of Positive Engagement, working with other skilled consultants to create a dynamic and versatile team dedicated to Appreciative Inquiry, an internationally-recognised approach to delivering sustained and positive organisational improvement.

Her expertise in research and analysis, creation of tailored web-based modelling tools, strategic planning, training programmes, consultancy and coaching makes her a leading figure in her field. Together with her associates, Kate removes problems, maximises opportunities and increases confidence in people and organisations undergoing change. 

Commission by the Department of Health

Kate and Merron Simpson were commissioned by the Department of Health Housing Learning Improvement Network to produce a paper designed to help everyone involved within the social housing sector with the drive towards personalisation.

'Housing support and personalisation: practical advice for the current moment' was launched on 4th August at the CIH Care & Support conference.

Click here to download Briefing Paper 1 (pdf - 395Kb)

Sensitivity Analysis Tool

Kate has directed the development of a new Sensitivity Analysis Tool designed to provide powerful and flexible web-based assistance for service commissioners and providers.

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