Strategy for the built world.
Strategy for the built world.
What we do
What we do
We partner with leaders on the strategic choices that shape cities, precincts and infrastructure.
We do this by aligning ambition, governance and design so intent gets built.
Gledhill Shield is the strategy consultancy for the most consequential decisions about place and infrastructure.
Gledhill Shield is the strategy consultancy for the most consequential decisions about place and infrastructure.
Gledhill Shield is the strategy consultancy for the most consequential decisions about place and infrastructure.
What we do
What we do
We partner with leaders on the strategic choices that shape cities, precincts and infrastructure.
We partner with leaders on the strategic choices that shape cities, precincts and infrastructure.
We do this by aligning ambition, governance and design so intent gets built.
We do this by aligning ambition, governance and design so intent gets built.
Cities and infrastructure are increasingly shaped under conditions of complexity, scrutiny and constraint.
Cities and infrastructure are increasingly shaped under conditions of complexity, scrutiny and constraint.
Our role
Our role
Our role
Our role is to protect the intent that defines a project at its outset.
We work with leaders and project teams to keep ambition clear, coherent and present as projects move from vision into delivery.
We work with leaders and project teams to keep ambition clear, coherent and present as projects move from vision into delivery.
We focus on four priorities:
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Clarify purpose
The purpose is compelling, and reflects what the client or sponsor genuinely wants this project to achieve.
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Clarify purpose
The purpose is compelling, and reflects what the client or sponsor genuinely wants this project to achieve.
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Clarify purpose
The purpose is compelling, and reflects what the client or sponsor genuinely wants this project to achieve.
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Shape narrative
A clear strategic narrative explains how purpose will be realised as trade-offs arise.
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Shape narrative
A clear strategic narrative explains how purpose will be realised as trade-offs arise.
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Shape narrative
A clear strategic narrative explains how purpose will be realised as trade-offs arise.
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Frame choices
Choices are framed against the narrative, with trade-offs understood and made explicit.
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Frame choices
Choices are framed against the narrative, with trade-offs understood and made explicit.
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Frame choices
Choices are framed against the narrative, with trade-offs understood and made explicit.
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Protect intent
Strategic narrative and key decisions are embedded in briefs, governance and delivery processes.
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Protect intent
Strategic narrative and key decisions are embedded in briefs, governance and delivery processes.
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Protect intent
Strategic narrative and key decisions are embedded in briefs, governance and delivery processes.
When we engage
When we engage
When we engage
We engage at moments where the direction of a project is being established or tested.
This includes situations where ambition spans multiple workstreams, commitments are being made across organisations, or delivery is underway and what mattered at the outset is starting to come under pressure.
We do not privilege any single discipline in advance. We orchestrate disciplines so the right mix of expertise leads at the right moment.
This includes situations where ambition spans multiple workstreams, commitments are being made across organisations, or delivery is underway and what mattered at the outset is starting to come under pressure.
We do not privilege any single discipline in advance. We orchestrate disciplines so the right mix of expertise leads at the right moment.
Experience
Experience
Experience
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Combined years of experience across major city-shaping and infrastructure programs.
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Combined years of experience across major city-shaping and infrastructure programs.
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Combined years of experience across major city-shaping and infrastructure programs.
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Infrastructure and precinct investment shaped across Australia.
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Infrastructure and precinct investment shaped across Australia.
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Infrastructure and precinct investment shaped across Australia.
Our experience spans early ambition-setting through to delivery. We work with governments and organisations operating in complex, publicly accountable environments.
Our experience spans early ambition-setting through to delivery. We work with governments and organisations operating in complex, publicly accountable environments.
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
Heath Gledhill
Partner — Integration, Strategy & Design
Heath Gledhill
Partner — Integration, Strategy & Design
Heath Gledhill
Partner — Integration, Strategy & Design
Tom Shield
Partner — Foresight, Strategy & Design
Tom Shield
Partner — Foresight, Strategy & Design
Tom Shield
Partner — Foresight, Strategy & Design
Insights
Insights
Insights
Nov 14, 2025
Heath Gledhill joins fellow built environment leaders at Australia's Parliament House
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Nov 14, 2025
Heath Gledhill joins fellow built environment leaders at Australia's Parliament House
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Nov 14, 2025
Heath Gledhill joins fellow built environment leaders at Australia's Parliament House
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Nov 11, 2025
Renewing the promise of cities
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Nov 11, 2025
Renewing the promise of cities
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Nov 11, 2025
Renewing the promise of cities
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Oct 8, 2025
The Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy: Turning a $12 billion project into a cultural legacy for Melbourne
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Oct 8, 2025
The Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy: Turning a $12 billion project into a cultural legacy for Melbourne
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Oct 8, 2025
The Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy: Turning a $12 billion project into a cultural legacy for Melbourne
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