Field experience.
A practical outlook.
We help organisations understand people’s experiences, assess their programmes and make informed decisions.
The most useful advice starts with a clear understanding of life on the ground.
Shaishavi is a management and development consultancy based in Bhopal. Established in 2013, we work with research organisations, development agencies, businesses and financial institutions. We help our clients understand what is happening on the ground, assess their programmes and improve the way they work. Our assignments bring together field research, careful analysis and practical recommendations. We work closely with each client to shape the approach around the question they need to answer.
Based in Bhopal.
Working across India.
Integrity
Integrity in our work.
Openness
Openness to new ideas.
Commitment
Commitment to the people and organisations we work with.
Good questions.
Careful work. Clear answers.
Every assignment starts with understanding the purpose of the work and the people it is meant to serve.
Understand the question
We discuss the decision the study needs to support, the context and the information already available.
Plan the work
We agree on the scope, methods, sample, responsibilities and timeline. Questionnaires and interview guides are tested before fieldwork.
Work with people
Field teams conduct surveys and discussions in a way people can understand. Supervisors check the work and help resolve questions as they arise.
Make sense of the findings
We review the data, compare different sources and bring out the findings that matter.
Support the next step
We present clear reports and practical recommendations, with discussion on what the findings mean for the programme or organisation.