
OUT OF OFFICE
I'm on sabbatical until September 2025
No new client work, no big projects. I'll be resting, thinking, and exploring new ideas.
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Thanks for your support, and see you when I get back!
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ABOUT
Strategy, made simple
Alicia McKay is a global expert in strategy and leadership, with a no-nonsense Kiwi approach.
Author, speaker and entrepreneur, Alicia is a public sector enthusiast and local government specialist. She has worked with over 120 organisations, including more than 50 Councils, to sharpen their strategy and elevate their leadership.
Published author and sought-after speaker, Alicia turns overwhelmed leaders into savvy strategists. With wit, wisdom, and razor-sharp insight, she delivers practical tools in Plain English, making strategy accessible and actionable for all.LEARN MORE ABOUT ALICIA
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What people say about working with Alicia
Alicia is known for her straight-talking style and ability to provoke meaningful, speedy progress.





BOOKS
Read books on strategy, change and leadership
Practical, actionable advice grounded in best-practice research and written in Alicia's trademark style.
NEW RELEASE
Local Legends: How to make a difference in local government
The essential guide to local government leadership. Written exclusively for Councillors and Council managers who want to be more strategic, work better together, make better decisions and leave a legacy they can be proud of.
LATEST POSTS
Wednesday Wisdom
Fresh weekly musings from Alicia McKay's desk. Every Wednesday since July 2018.
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