What is PPL? A Management Consultancy with a Difference
PPL is not your typical management consultancy. It’s an award-winning social enterprise that partners with clients to power positive, lasting change. With almost two decades at the heart of public sector development in the UK, PPL works closely with the NHS and the wider health sector, local and central government, and civil society. Their approach? Recognising that public services are created, designed, delivered, and experienced by people. They blend market-leading organisational development and design skills with deep expertise in managing complex change and innovation programmes. Simply put, they’re experts at listening to what clients need and figuring out how to deliver it.
The Main Benefit: Driving Impact with Expertise
PPL’s work is all about making a real difference. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight their impact:
- Nearly 20 years of experience working at the core of UK public sector development
- Specialist partnerships with the NHS, local and central government, and civil society
- A B Corp and Social Enterprise, with a B Corp score of 140.4, showing commitment to social impact
- Expertise across five main areas: Strategy and Impact, Place and Partnership Development, Building a Fairer Society, Organisational Development, and Digital, Data and Evidence-Based Change
- Focus on behavioural science and robust project management to maximise delivery
Strategy and Impact: Behavioural Science Meets Project Management
One of PPL’s standout strengths is applying behavioural science alongside solid project management techniques. This combo helps maximise delivery and ensures that strategies don’t just look good on paper but actually work in practice. It’s about understanding human behaviour and using that insight to design programmes that stick and create lasting change. This approach is especially crucial when working with complex public sector projects where the stakes are high and the systems are intricate.
Place and Partnership Development: Making Integrated Services a Reality
PPL knows that no organisation works in isolation. Their expertise in place and partnership development means they bring systems and partners together to create integrated services that truly serve communities. Whether it’s local government bodies collaborating with health services or civil society groups joining forces with public agencies, PPL helps weave these connections into effective, seamless service delivery. It’s about breaking down silos and building bridges.
Building a Fairer Society and Tackling Inequalities
At the heart of PPL’s mission is a commitment to fairness and equity. They support clients in understanding the world as it is—and how to make it better. Tackling inequalities isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s a core part of their work. By helping organisations see the bigger picture and the nuances of social challenges, PPL enables them to design interventions that promote a fairer, more equitable society. This focus aligns perfectly with their identity as a social enterprise and B Corp.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – through partnerships with the NHS and health sector
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – by building fairer, more equitable services
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – supporting local and central government development
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – fostering collaboration across sectors and systems
Digital, Data and Evidence-Based Change: Driving Impact with Tools and Information
In today’s world, data is king—and PPL knows how to use it. Their expertise in digital, data, and evidence-based change means they leverage the right tools and information to drive meaningful impact. Whether it’s evaluating programmes, tracking progress, or informing decision-making, PPL ensures that change is backed by solid evidence. This data-driven approach helps clients stay on track and continuously improve outcomes, making sure efforts lead to real, measurable results.
