Who we support
We work with organisations responsible for complex capital delivery who need confidence that digital transformation will improve outcomes not add risk or confusion.
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Major UK infrastructure and public-sector programmes
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Programme Directors and senior delivery leaders
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Organisations with low or inconsistent digital maturity
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Multi-party supply chains struggling with coordination and information quality
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Delivery teams needing stronger governance, assurance and clarity of roles
What we do
We provide focused digital advisory support that helps programmes move from uncertainty to clarity and from strategy to execution.​
Digital Strategy & Direction
We define clear digital strategies aligned to programme objectives, delivery realities and organisational maturity, providing a practical roadmap that teams can follow.​
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Outcomes:
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Clear direction and priorities
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Shared understanding across stakeholders
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Confidence in what “good” looks like
Information Management & Assurance
We design and embed lifecycle information management processes aligned to ISO 19650, improving the quality, reliability and trustworthiness of information used to make decisions.​
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Consistent, reliable information
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Reduced risk and rework
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Stronger assurance and auditability
Governance, Coordination & Execution
We build governance, roles and ways of working that align consultants, contractors and supply chains, ensuring digital strategy translates into coordinated delivery in practice.
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Improved coordination and collaboration
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Clear responsibilities and accountability
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Digital processes that are adopted
How we work
Our approach is structured, proportionate and focused on outcomes. We work closely with programme leaders and delivery teams to build clarity quickly and embed practical change with minimal disruption.
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Discover​
We begin by understanding the programme context, objectives and pressures, through focused conversations, document review and observation of how delivery works in practice.
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Design​
We design practical strategies, governance and information processes aligned to programme maturity, defining clear roles, responsibilities and ways of working.
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Embed
We refine, stabilise and embed change — ensuring new ways of working are understood, sustained and owned by the organisation.
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Diagnose​
We identify the root causes behind digital delivery issues, clarifying what is working, what is not, and where effort should be focused to make the greatest difference.
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Deploy
We support implementation through guidance, alignment and assurance — helping teams adopt new approaches confidently and consistently.
Why Dearlove Associates
Digital transformation often fails not because of technology, but because programmes lack clarity, alignment and confidence in how digital change will work in practice.
Dearlove Associates exists to address that gap — bringing structure, insight and calm leadership to complex delivery environments.
We diagnose problems fast
We uncover root causes quickly through focused interviews, document review and process analysis — often delivering clarity in days rather than months..
We operate at programme and leadership level
Our work is shaped for Programme Directors and senior delivery leaders — focusing on assurance, accountability and decision-making, not just technical compliance.
We bridge strategy and execution
We do not produce shelfware. Every strategy is supported by governance, roles and ways of working that enable teams to execute with confidence.
We make digital change understandable
We translate complexity into clear, practical guidance that teams can adopt without disruption — building trust, confidence and long-term capability.