Wyllie & Associates was formed in 2013, by
Dr Allan Wyllie, to work with public good organisations to support them to develop and enhance their programmes and other initiatives.
The company provides clients with access to
Allan’s 30 plus years experience, but without the overheads of larger companies.
Prior to setting up the company, Allan was employed for 14 years as Director of Social Research at Phoenix Research. In this time he was the lead researcher on many projects, including the very successful ‘Like Minds, Like Mine’ programme and National Depression Initiative (featuring Sir John Kirwan). Ten years prior experience working in a senior research position at the University of Auckland underpins the methodological rigour and quality of delivery that clients can expect to receive. While at the University Allan had 22 papers published in refereed journals.
Allan works with others (the Associates), where appropriate, including Maori, Pacific and Asian researchers and evaluators. Associates also bring a wide range of experience in: programme development, implementation and management; public health policy development; expertise in community action and health promotion; workforce development, coaching and mentoring.

DR ALLAN WYLLIE
 – Strengths

• Strong quantitative research skills, but also experienced in qualitative research – 30 plus years experience
• An experienced evaluator
• Excellent project management skills
• A good writer
• A clear, logical, insightful thinker, well suited to programme planning/enhancement or policy development
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Considerable experience working effectively with Maori, Pacific and, to a lesser extent, Asian persons/ organisations
• Adept at strategic planning/ programme logic/ outcomes modelling
• Particularly experienced in the public health sector
• Considerable expertise in social marketing
• A fast, efficient worker
• A good track record in meeting budgets and deadlines
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• A record of very good client relations and highly satisfied clients
• An understanding of people, what motivates them, and how to work effectively together
• A good understanding of the complexities, challenges and constraints of working in the current policy environment