About Us
We are passionate about
delivering our clients’ vision
Nine Feet Tall specialises in delivering complex change combining the power of technology and people.
We design solutions with implementation in mind so change can be delivered successfully. Our focus is on achieving real results for our clients making them more profitable, agile and competitive.
We take away the pain and anxiety of change and instead we make this a positive journey with minimal disruption, building capability and delivering lasting change.
From design, implementation and optimisation our proven methodology underpins all stages of the change life cycle. We strike the right balance of ‘just enough governance’ ensuring the right level of control and transparency without unnecessary bureaucracy sacrificing speed of delivery. Our methodology is tried and tested and fully customisable to your project.
Our people are our most valued asset. They are what set us apart and makes us inspiring to work with. Our talented team bring a balance of technical project expertise combined with an understanding of how to take your people on the journey with effective communication and engagement techniques.
We deliver significant return on investment for leading brands such as Danone, John Lewis, Barclays and DAC Beachcroft.
Recent McKinsey studies show that 85% of organisations can no longer win through strategy alone – success is all about effective execution. This is where Nine Feet Tall comes in – we enable our clients to go from strategy, to design and execution on time and on budget.
Who we are
Our Vision: A world where change is embraced and people maximise their talents to make a difference.
Our Mission: To remove uncertainty, fear and anxiety from change and create an environment where people can flourish.
What we do: We deliver complex change.
Methodology
We have developed a tried and tested project management methodology that we use on all our engagements. That is why we deliver change that sticks. Our methodology is a living, breathing, continually evolving framework, underpinned by a set of tools and templates which you can use and adapt for each stage of the project.
Originally centred in Prince2, but taking a light and ‘Just Enough’ governance approach, it also integrates with the latest thinking on Agile to accelerate the delivery of benefits. The key success of our approach is that the people element of change is at the heart of the methodology.
A History of Nine Feet Tall
2004
Founded in a small flat in London by Esther McMorris
2005
Opened our first office in Bristol
2008
Rebranded Nine Feet Tall with the iconic orange 9
2009
Moved to Bath in Queen Square
2010
Adopted our leading edge ‘just enough’ project methodology
2012
Launched our 9Start Graduate Scheme winning best development scheme in 2014
2014
Won best business and business person in the south-west awards
2014
Presented a TEDX on building a values-led organisation
2015
Launched our annual inter-business tourament in conjunction with Bath Rugby
2016
Published our first book as part of the Little Books of Programme Management series
2017
Opened offices in London and Manchester
2018
Moved to our current HQ in Northgate House
2019
Featured in the top 100 West Women of the Year 2019 for the fourth year running
2022
Shortlisted for Culture Pioneer Awards for both wellbeing and Learning & Development
2022
Launch of new Programme Healthcheck Solution
2024
Esther voted as one of Bath & Somerset’s most inspiring women 2024
2024
Listed in “Sunday Times Best Places to Work”. Joined Talan Group
Our Values
We are united by our values. They guide how we work with our clients and each other.
Excellence
We exceed expectations and deliver results
People Focus
We embrace the power and potential of people
Integrity
We do the right thing and are accountable for our actions
Passion
We believe in what we do
Our Promise
We believe everyone should be given the opportunity to feel Nine Feet Tall.
Our mission is to create a world where change is embraced, and there’s no change which matters more than the creation of a fairer and more equal society.
As a values-led organisation, we have always strived to create a culture which celebrates equality and diversity, but we recognise that we need to do more. With this in mind, we have designed a strategy which will take us towards a more equal, diverse, and inclusive future.
Our Vision For Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity
At Nine Feet Tall our mission is to create an environment where people can flourish. To achieve this, we put people at the heart. We strive to have an inclusive environment where people feel able to truly be who they are and can maximise their talents. We expect people to treat each other equally, honestly and with respect. We want to nurture a culture where diverse perspectives are embraced and help us be more creative, innovative and achieve excellence in all we do for our team, clients and partners.
What does this mean?
Intentions are all well and good, but it is the deliverables which count. We have committed to:
- Partnering with specific schemes and events which support diversity and equality.
- Providing diversity and inclusion training to all employees.
- Reviewing and analysing our current workforce demographics and creating an approach to address areas of underrepresentation through our future recruitment.
- Educating our team through an inclusivity calendar which celebrates events from different communities and faiths.
- Showing transparency of our progress through periodic articles.
- Volunteering at community initiatives throughout the year to learn from them and share our skills. Each team member has two days to invest their time in local social or environmental projects.
- Sharing our thinking and approach to equality, diversity and inclusivity with our clients and partners.
Awards & Accreditations
We are Nine Feet Tall and help our clients reach new heights.
We can drive the change you need to stay ahead of the curve – ask us how.
