Specialisms:

• Working with businesses to overcome obstacles to growth
   
• Designing workable business improvement action plans
   
• Working under the Investors in People umbrella to help businesses pro%uFB01 t through people
   
• Identifying and engaging the help of outsiders when needed
   
• Ensuring that IT forms a core part of the business where appropriate
   
• Business and operational process audit, management and re-de%uFB01 nition
   
• Introducing the sense of purpose, desire for growth, achievable pro%uFB01 t and fun
   
• Making sure that the business agenda contains a balance of actions

Background

• SpringBoard 4 Business - an IT & Training Consultancy, where the business grew from a modest start
   
• Business Link - advising and helping over 300 small businesses
   
• John Langley Associates - one to one consultancy and advice
   
• Cap Gemini Sogati - organising a large scale training business for large companies
   
• Oracle Corporation - running a multi million pound training, education & consultancy division
   
• London Electricity - managing change during a time of major restructuring

Profile

• An innovative, enthusiastic and practical manager. Adept at working with people and building teams. Specialises on people management, information technology, sound financial planning and business systems design. Helps clients in a practical and engaging way. Often sets the agenda using coaching and mentoring. Is asked to speak at a variety of events.