Who we are

Because each member of our team is a specialist in good governance, we are able to offer the broadest range of services, informed by the latest thinking on essential issues.

If you wish to get in touch with us, go to the Contact Us section of this website. You can also email or phone one of us direct.

David Alexander, Alexander Consultancy

alexanderconsultancy@btopenworld.com

0131 667 3910

After 35 years of working in social housing – including 13 years with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations as Policy Manager, Deputy Director and Director – David has gained exceptional insight into the issues facing Scotland’s housing associations.

He has worked with almost 80 housing associations in his four years operating as a housing consultant and trainer.

His specialisms include strategic review and option appraisal, business and internal management planning, as well as governance.

He has prepared a number of governance papers for SFHA and has undertaken comprehensive governance reviews for a number of clients.

Linda Ewart

asklindaewart@btinternet.com

0141 550 7519

Linda’s 20 years’ experience in the Scottish housing association sector involved a variety of posts with the SFHA, including Policy and Practice Director, a post she held until January 2007.

Together with extensive policy knowledge and experience in governance, constitutional issues and organisational structures, she has worked effectively with committee and staff members.

With SFHA, she was a member of the Regulation Advisory Group and contributed to Communities Scotland’s Governance Review. She was also a member of the Stakeholders Group which supported the development of the Regulatory Code of Governance.

Linda led SFHA’s work on sector change and had overall responsibility for SFHA’s policy development and good practice work, as well as the representation, lobbying and campaigning work on behalf of members.

Jim Harvey, Jim Harvey Consulting

jhconsulting@tiscali.co.uk

0141 429 2797

Jim has worked in housing since 1986, for the Housing Corporation in Scotland, Scottish Homes (including five years in Regulation and Inspection), and Glasgow West Housing Association. He has worked independently since 2003, providing consultancy and training services to more than 60 organisations.

Jim’s main areas of expertise are governance, strategic planning and management, and helping organisations improve their services. His commitment to quality is reflected in the fact that around 75% of consultancy clients have commissioned repeat business.

As well as advising housing associations on governance, Jim developed the Regulatory Code of Governance for Communities Scotland in 2006. He also developed the subsequent regulatory guidance on housing association group structures, published by Communities Scotland in 2007.

Carol Paton, Paton Independent

carolpaton@patonindependent.co.uk

0131 535 1047

Carol is a facilitator and management consultant with wide experience of helping organisations and their people identify ways to work more effectively As well as being an accredited business mediator and executive coach, she is a non-executive board member of the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care.

Having worked in housing since 1986, principally at senior level, she became an independent consultant in 2004. She draws on the unusual and highly valued blend of experience as an executive director, board member and regulator of housing associations.

She has assisted housing associations in reviewing governance arrangements, strategic planning, preparing for inspection, and interim management. As a Board member of a public body and a charity, she knows first hand the challenges of governance.



			Who we are Because each member of our team is a specialist in good governance, we are able to offer the broadest range of services, informed by the latest thinking on essential issues. If you wish to get in touch with us, go to the Contact Us section of this website. You can also email or phone one of us direct. David Alexander, Alexander Consultancy alexanderconsultancy@btopenworld.com 0131 667 3910 After 35 years of working in social housing – including 13 years with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations as Policy Manager, Deputy Director and Director – David has gained exceptional insight into the issues facing Scotland’s housing associations. He has worked with almost 80 housing associations in his four years operating as a housing consultant and trainer. His specialisms include strategic review and option appraisal, business and internal management planning, as well as governance. He has prepared a number of governance papers for SFHA and has undertaken comprehensive governance reviews for a number of clients. Linda Ewart asklindaewart@btinternet.com 0141 550 7519 Linda’s 20 years’ experience in the Scottish housing association sector involved a variety of posts with the SFHA, including Policy and Practice Director, a post she held until January 2007. Together with extensive policy knowledge and experience in governance, constitutional issues and organisational structures, she has worked effectively with committee and staff members. With SFHA, she was a member of the Regulation Advisory Group and contributed to Communities Scotland’s Governance Review. She was also a member of the Stakeholders Group which supported the development of the Regulatory Code of Governance. Linda led SFHA’s work on sector change and had overall responsibility for SFHA’s policy development and good practice work, as well as the representation, lobbying and campaigning work on behalf of members. Jim Harvey, Jim Harvey Consulting jhconsulting@tiscali.co.uk 0141 429 2797 Jim has worked in housing since 1986, for the Housing Corporation in Scotland, Scottish Homes (including five years in Regulation and Inspection), and Glasgow West Housing Association. He has worked independently since 2003, providing consultancy and training services to more than 60 organisations. Jim’s main areas of expertise are governance, strategic planning and management, and helping organisations improve their services. His commitment to quality is reflected in the fact that around 75% of consultancy clients have commissioned repeat business. As well as advising housing associations on governance, Jim developed the Regulatory Code of Governance for Communities Scotland in 2006. He also developed the subsequent regulatory guidance on housing association group structures, published by Communities Scotland in 2007. Carol Paton, Paton Independent carolpaton@patonindependent.co.uk 0131 535 1047 Carol is a facilitator and management consultant with wide experience of helping organisations and their people identify ways to work more effectively As well as being an accredited business mediator and executive coach, she is a non-executive board member of the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care. Having worked in housing since 1986, principally at senior level, she became an independent consultant in 2004. She draws on the unusual and highly valued blend of experience as an executive director, board member and regulator of housing associations. She has assisted housing associations in reviewing governance arrangements, strategic planning, preparing for inspection, and interim management. As a Board member of a public body and a charity, she knows first hand the challenges of governance.