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About Us

We're not here to tell you what you want to hear

We’re here to help you fix what isn’t working — and build something that lasts.



Rí Collective is an operations consultancy for organisations that are serious about change. We work with the ones who are mid-chaos, mid-growth, or mid-realisation that the old way of doing things has run out of road.

Services

Our Services

Operational Strategy & Design

Most organisations don’t have an operations problem. They have a visibility problem. Projects multiply, priorities blur, and leadership loses confidence in delivery. We map what’s really going on and build the operational foundations that let your team perform without the chaos.

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What's included:
  • Full organisational audit across functions, projects and priorities
  • Gap analysis and prioritised recommendations
  • Operating model design and implementation
  • Leadership reporting frameworks and OKR structures
  • Ongoing strategic operations support

AI Implementation

Most organisations have bought AI tools they’re not using properly. The problem is never the technology — it’s the absence of a structured implementation. We embed AI into your day-to-day operations, train your team to use it confidently, and build the systems that make the investment pay off.

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What's included:
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation and optimisation
  • AI readiness audit — tools, processes and team capability
  • Workflow automation across Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
  • Prompt library and staff quick reference guides
  • Ongoing AI adoption support

Process & Workflow Design

If your team is spending time on tasks that should be automated, that’s not a productivity issue — it’s a systems issue. We map your existing workflows, identify the waste, and redesign processes so your people spend time on work that actually matters.

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What's included:
  • End-to-end process mapping and waste analysis
  • Workflow redesign and automation build
  • Integration across existing tools and platforms
  • Documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Team training and adoption support

Change Management

The most common reason transformation fails is not bad strategy — it’s poor change management. We design for adoption from day one. That means bringing your team with you, not delivering change to them.

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What's included:
  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning
  • Communication strategy throughout the change
  • Training design and delivery
  • Resistance identification and management
  • Progress tracking and course correction

Fractional COO

You’re scaling fast and the operational weight is landing on you. You need a senior pair of hands who can run the engine room while you focus on growth. That’s what a Fractional COO delivers — embedded, senior, accountable.

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What's included:
  • Senior COO support from leadership level down
  • Full operational oversight across all functions
  • AI implementation and systems build
  • Leadership reporting and board-level visibility
  • Data compliance and GDPR oversight
  • Flexible engagement — part-time, project-based or retained

GDPR & Compliance

Data protection is not a legal checkbox. It is a business risk that lives inside every system your organisation uses. With a qualified GDPR Officer leading every engagement, we embed compliance from the start — protecting your organisation, your clients and your team.

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What's included:
  • GDPR compliance audit across systems and processes
  • Data protection policy design and documentation
  • Privacy by design embedded into new systems and workflows
  • Staff training on data handling and compliance obligations
  • Ongoing compliance support and review

Neurodivergent Systems Design

Most operational systems are designed for one type of thinker. They fail everyone else — and organisations pay the price in errors, disengagement and underperformance. We design systems that are clear, logical and genuinely usable for neurodivergent and neurotypical teams alike.

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What's included:
  • Neurodivergent-inclusive process and systems audit
  • Redesign of workflows, documentation and communication systems
  • Plain language operating procedures and guides
  • Training for managers on neurodivergent-inclusive ways of working
  • Integration with AI tools that support different working styles

Event Operations

We have delivered events to tens of thousands of people across international stages — from championship sporting events to multi-stakeholder public programmes. If you need senior operational oversight for a complex event, we know what it takes to make it work under pressure.

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What's included:
  • Event operations planning and project management
  • Stakeholder coordination across government, sponsors, venues and media
  • On-site operational leadership and delivery
  • Post-event review and lessons learned
  • AI and digital tools integration for event management
Our process

How we work. (No jargon, we promise.)

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Step 1

Diagnose

We start by actually understanding what’s going on. Proper questions. Honest answers. No assumptions.

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Step 2

Design

We build a plan that’s clear, practical, and yours. Not a recycled framework with your logo on it.

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Step 3

Deliver

We implement it with you. We don’t vanish after the strategy session. We stay in it.

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Step 1

Embed

We make the changes stick. Your team owns the outcome. We hand over with confidence, and good documentation.

The Team

The team behind the work

We’re a collective of experienced operators, strategists, and specialists. You won’t get handed to a junior. You get the people who’ve actually done this — every time.

Operations & Delivery Consultant

Bridget Ryan

Bridget leads Ri Collective with warmth and wisdom gained from years of helping organizations find their footing again. She believes in asking the right questions, creating space for honest conversation, and building systems that actually fit how people work—not the other way around. Her approach is grounded in empathy, strategic thinking, and a genuine desire to help leaders feel supported rather than overwhelmed.

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Communications & Commercial Consultant

Gill Waters

Gill brings strategic clarity to how you communicate and connect commercially. She helps craft messaging that resonates authentically, develops stakeholder engagement approaches that feel genuine, and identifies partnership and revenue opportunities aligned with your values. Her work is about helping you find your voice and use it confidently in the marketplace.

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Rachel Miranda 

With over two decades of experience at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and hospitality, Rachel brings a rare blend of analytical precision and creative strategy to every engagement. Her background spans CRM, quantitative and qualitative marketing, advanced analytics, and brand development, with deep expertise in casino marketing and high-end hospitality environments. From venue and event planning to operations analysis and strategic content creation, Rachel has worked with organisations of every size; from emerging businesses to major events and world-class venues, to turn insight into impact. Whether driving fan engagement, optimising the guest experience, or building brands that resonate across the sports and entertainment landscape, Rachel has been a trusted partner to teams, venues, and brands across sports, hospitality and beyond since 2002.  Rachel is also a  Managing Partner of Fuku Collective, a Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality Company based in Las Vegas, NV.

Photography & Events Consultant

Kieran Ryan

Kieran captures the heart of your brand through thoughtful photography and beautifully curated events. Whether documenting your work, creating visual stories, or orchestrating memorable experiences—from intimate gatherings to larger showcases—he brings artistic sensitivity and attention to the details that make moments meaningful.

IT & Website Consultant

Alan Manning

Alan designs and builds beautiful, fast-performing WordPress websites that genuinely serve your business. From early concept wireframes through to development, hosting setup, and ongoing care, he works with attention to detail and prioritises accessible design. His work covers user experience, performance optimisation, and the technical pieces that help your website work, including forms, automations, and email setup.

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Most of our best engagements start with a conversation, not a brief

Tell us what’s not working and we’ll tell you honestly whether and how we can help. All engagements are scoped and priced to fit your organisation. We work with teams from 5 to 500, across Ireland and internationally.

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