Shaping a resilient future
Headquartered in Rutherglen (Victoria), Lecroma is an Australian consultancy committed to shaping a resilient future by solving complex, community-centred problems. We deliver end-to-end support from project design through to implementation and develop robust evaluation.
We use field-tested methods specialising in:
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Social and economic impact assessment including for State Significant Developments
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Stakeholder engagement and community consultation
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Project co-design
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Monitoring and evaluation
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Local industry and capability plans
Services
Lecroma works with both private and public sector organisations in Australia and internationally to provide specialist advisory services. We deliver end-to-end support, from project inception through to design, implementation, and development of robust performance oversight and evaluation systems. We are experts in stakeholder engagement processes, fostering mutual understanding and evidence-based decision-making for better project outcomes.
Services
Lecroma works with both private and public sector organisations in Australia and internationally to provide specialist advisory services. We deliver end-to-end support, from project inception through to design, implementation, and development of robust performance oversight and evaluation systems. We are experts in stakeholder engagement processes, fostering mutual understanding and evidence-based decision-making for better project outcomes.
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Social and economic impact assessment including for State Significant Developments
Lecroma has a strong track record of delivering comprehensive and high quality social and economic impact assessments for State Significant Developments. We identify and analyse both direct and indirect effects of proposed projects on communities and regional economies, and develop targeted mitigation strategies to support sustainable and responsible development that aligns with state planning law and policy.
Working within impacted communities, we promote active participation to achieve consensus and shared understanding; we demonstrate to communities that their feedback is important and can influence project design.
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Scoping and baseline social and economic assessment
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Stakeholder mapping, analysis and engagement plan
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Primary and secondary data collection to identify impacts
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Impact evaluation
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Reporting and recommended mitigations
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Local industry and capability plans
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Monitoring and adaptive management
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Stakeholder engagement and community consultation
Lecroma is a safe pair of hands to navigate complex stakeholder environments. We deliver strategic and tailored stakeholder and community engagement to help inform and implement all types of projects or policies. We pride ourselves on our ability to foster genuine connections and build trusting relationships. Our engagement methods are built on the latest research from the fields of communication and psychology and adapted to apply to the project context.
We help clients build social licence for projects, meet regulatory obligations, and be competitive in their industry. We also help clients strengthen their negotiation and engagement capacity to reach organisation and community goals.
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Stakeholder mapping
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Strategy and plan development
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Stakeholder communication and liaison
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Organising events and facilitation (face-to-face and digital)
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Writing, editing, proofing
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Infographics, motion graphics and graphic design
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Database management, data analytics and reporting
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Public relations and advocacy plans
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Monitoring and evaluation
Lecroma is highly experienced delivering independent review and evaluation services for programs and organisations. Our evaluation team provides clear, evidence-based insights into what is working (and what is not) to drive accountability and data-driven validation of program impacts. We apply utilisation-focused evaluation approaches, where the usefulness of the evaluation to intended users is the key performance indicator.
Our evaluation framework ensures continuous learning and adaptation throughout the project lifecycle, to improve outcomes and foster innovation. We advocate for local solutions to local challenges, so our evaluation methods are fit-for-purpose and adaptable.
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Defining objectives and developing KPIs
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Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
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Monitoring and evaluation plans
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Stakeholder engagement
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Reporting and communication
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Learning and adaptation
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Project co-design
Team Lecroma excels in co-designing effective, sustainable projects and governance structures that drive efficiency and good performance. Applying Lecroma Catalyst™, we focus on strategic alignment with our partners, ensuring that every project element supports overarching goals and objectives. We conduct comprehensive research and provide precise assessments to inform decision-making, using industry best practices and innovative methodologies.
Our expertise spans across diverse sectors and industries allowing us to deliver innovative and practical approaches. Our team excels in designing effective, sustainable systems and governance structures that drive efficiency and performance. We promote rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes to keep projects on track, maintain quality standards, and deliver the intended outcomes.
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Needs assessment and goal setting
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Research, design and planning
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Risk management
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Implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans
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Budget and resource mobilisation
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Communication strategy and project launch
