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Innovation, Strategy and Leadership in a digital world

Empowering innovation in complex organisations

Elevate customer satisfaction, inspire your team, and outpace competitors.

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"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."

- Steve Jobs

Thriving in the digital age through innovation

Innovation is not just a choice; it’s a necessity to meet the ever-evolving expectations of customers and employees while fending off disruptive competitors.

My journey towards innovation

"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."

- Charles Darwin

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    My manifesto

    My manifesto

    Delve into the core of my philosophy by exploring the detailed insights in my Manifesto.

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    About me

    About me

    Uncover the journey, values, and expertise that shape my approach in the About section.

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    Resources

    Insightful resources

    Take a look at the useful resources I have come across recently.
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    Contact me

    Contact me

    I would be delighted to discuss how I can help you and your business innovate succesfully.

“…until you have turned a spark of creativity into revenues, profits, or improved performance on a process, all you have done is stuffed an idea into a locked box.”

- Scott D Anthony

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How can I help?

With a rich 40-year career in public service, the last 15 dedicated to steering large organisations through dynamic change—from the Cold War to Counter-Insurgency Campaigns and the resurgence of Hostile States—I bring a wealth of experience to the innovation landscape. My expertise, cultivated through success and failure, digital acumen, and a genuine passion for innovation, positions me to assist complex organisations in:

  • Defining a process for formulating a strategy that fosters innovation.
  • Testing the content of that strategy, encompassing the design of a robust innovation ecosystem.
  • Advising and mentoring leaders at all levels to ensure the effective execution of the strategy.

The ultimate goal? Not just innovation for its own sake, but achieving satisfied customers, enthusiastic employees, and a competitive edge.

Our valued partners

"Empowering industry leaders through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions."