"Rocket Science are good at reflecting back what you tell them, and adding significant value to it, so you don't just get what you asked for, you get something better! I think the thing that makes Rocket Science distinctive is their ability to challenge what we are doing. I really felt that Rocket Science understood our needs precisely and I know they always deliver on time and to budget."
Alison Bennett, Scottish Enterprise Dunbartonshire
"Great understanding, knowledge and commitment to the sector. They understand policy. Their ability to translate this into practical outcomes at the project level is excellent"
Vivian Balmain, Childcare Works
"Knowledge of what's out there"
Alison Japp, Improvement Services
"Quick to understand the new situation and client demand"
Genny Dixon, e-skills UK
"Knowledgeable and approachable"
Laurie Russell, Strathclyde European Partnership
"Quick to respond to changing circumstances. Depth of their knowledge and ability to work in partnership are Rocket Science's key strengths"
Chris Simpson, Blyth Valley Borough Council
"Innovative means of engaging with clients"
Rupert Warren, City of Edinburgh Housing Department
"Their thinking, knowledge and skills make Rocket Science distinctive"
George Thomson, Volunteer Development Scotland
"Rocket Science came to us with a level of experience that meant they could understand straight away what we needed to achieve. They provided a great flexible service." Isobel Rawlinson, London Development Agency
"Rocket Science has a 'no nonsense get on and do it' attitude which appealed to our way of working. They were reliable with good delivery, knowledgeable and focused , and I'd definitely consider using them again."
Sophy Krajewski, Liverpool City Council
"Wealth of experience"
John Wilkinson, East of England Development Agency
"Their knowledge is distinctive. Rocket Science are professional, efficient and deliver on time"
Margaret McLeod, Youthlink Scotland
"Informative, professional, yet an extremely enjoyable experience. Ruthlessly organised, very engaging, personable yet professional, whilst being open to innovative and new ideas."
Chilli Reid, Advice UK
"Strengths - adaptability, clear thinking, working to tight timescales, communication, responsive to changing situations, excellent reporting. Weaknesses - can't think of any. Very happy with how it went." Natasha Monk, DfES Children and Young People's Unit
"Excellent and sensitive interaction with us. Analytically strong."Kevin Kane, Scottish Enterprise Glasgow
"Easy to work with, pragmatic, good experience in partnership working and strong on economic development." Paul Hadfield, London Borough of Lewisham
"Went to great lengths to understand our needs. Very realistic in discussions, professional presentation, discussed intelligently with the management team how to present the results to staff. Challenged us but in a very charming and diplomatic way." Michael Cross, Scottish Executive
"Strong understanding of community based organisations and the voluntary sector. Initial understanding of the brief was good and the proposal was great. Initial draft document didn't meet the brief but deficiencies were made good in the final document. Leader of the Council stood up at a meeting and said "this is the most readable document that I have ever had across my desk." Pamela Park, Voluntary Action Westminster.
"Quick to understand the subject area and issues, good communication, professional and honest." Kevin Doran, Scottish Executive
"Supreme ability at facilitating and moving things forward. Listening, getting the best out of the people there, very responsive." Paul May, Learning and Skills Council, West of England.
"Thanks very much for your total engagement with this project (the Voluntary Sector Skills Strategy). It has been really good working with you on it." Janet Fleming, Head of Voluntary Sector National Training Organisation