Practical advice. Real-world experience.
EDGE Consultancy was established to provide practical, commercially focused advice to organisations navigating complex business, leadership and workplace challenges.
We understand that every organisation is different. Whether you’re managing organisational change, addressing a complex employment issue, strengthening governance or planning for future growth, our approach is to provide clear, practical advice tailored to your goals and circumstances.
We believe good advice should be straightforward, evidence-informed and focused on achieving the best outcome for your organisation and your people.
About Michelle
EDGE Consultancy is led by Michelle Watt, a senior healthcare executive with more than 18 years’ experience leading organisations across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Throughout her career, Michelle has worked with healthcare organisations of varying sizes, leading teams through organisational growth, operational change, workforce challenges, governance, quality improvement and business transformation.
Her experience spans general practice, specialist services including radiology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, dermatology and sports medicine, providing a broad understanding of the operational and strategic challenges faced by healthcare organisations.
Alongside her executive leadership experience, Michelle has developed expertise in employment relations, workplace investigations, organisational performance and leadership development, providing clients with practical advice grounded in real-world experience.
Michelle is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Massey University and is currently completing a Doctor of Business Administration, with research focused on workforce retention and organisational leadership within healthcare.
How We Work
Every organisation is different.
Rather than offering generic solutions, we work alongside our clients to understand their goals, identify practical options and provide advice that is realistic, commercially sound and aligned with current employment and business practices.
We support organisations with:
- Strategic advice and business planning
- Employment relations and workplace advocacy
- Leadership support and mentoring
- Governance and board advisory
- Organisational change and restructuring
- Workplace investigations
- Operational and performance improvement
- Healthcare consulting
Our Approach
We value practical advice over complexity.
We communicate clearly, act with integrity and focus on building long-term relationships with our clients. Our aim is to provide advice that is practical to implement, supports confident decision-making and delivers lasting value.
Lets Talk
Every organisation is different, which is why we take the time to understand your goals, your challenges and the outcomes you’re looking to achieve.
Whether you need advice on strategy, employment relations, workplace advocacy, governance or organisational performance, we’d be pleased to discuss how EDGE Consultancy can help.