Adam Kahane is the Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people work together to address their most important and intractable problems. Adam has devoted a large part of his career to redefining facilitation, upgrading the capabilities of facilitators, and understanding and codifying the magic that happens in a facilitated space. His remarkable career spans over 50 countries, playing a key role in rebuilding nations and relationships, such as after the end of apartheid in South Africa and the Colombian civil war.

Adam is also the author of four best-selling books, including the brilliantly titled "Collaborating with the Enemy" and "Facilitating Breakthrough."

Antonis Kazouris is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in Organisational Design and Workforce Analytics. As Group Senior Organisational Design Manager at SSP, he has led global, large-scale transformation initiatives, including the development of global frameworks, the optimization of operating models, and the design of career progression strategies.

Prior to his role at SSP, Antonis gained significant experience in the consulting industry with Deloitte and WTW, specializing in Organisational Design, Employee Experience, and DEI strategy. He has delivered impactful insights and strategies to C-suite stakeholders across diverse industries, blending advanced analytics and technology with a deep understanding of organisational needs to enhance agility, efficiency, and employee engagement.

In addition to his professional work, Antonis is pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Evidence-Based Human Resource Management at Birkbeck University. 

Bola works as Director of People and OD for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).  LLDC is responsible for delivering the next phase of the organisation’s legacy of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and shares some fantastic insights on integrating an OD perspective into HR practice.

Learning and Development Professional Chartered Fellow CIPD. Working with individuals and companies to define L&D direction and content. Passionate about impact and transfer, iCPD and moving the profession forward. 

Digital, blended, face-to-face each play a role in the mix of linking L&D and organisational performance. 

Very proud co-author of "Learning and Development in the Workplace" 4th ed and "Adjacent Learning" both available from Kogan Page

David Wilkinson serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Review, recognized globally as an authority on navigating ambiguity and fostering emotional resilience. With an extensive background in academia, David imparts his expertise at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, Cardiff University, and Oxford Brookes University School of Business. His consultancy and executive coaching services have left a mark on diverse organizations including Schroders and Royal Mail, while his impact extends to governmental entities worldwide, including the UK, US, and Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Arlene Egan, Chief Executive of Roffey Park, brings over 25 years of expertise in leadership and management development across sectors like executive education, higher education, sports, and local government. With a PhD in Psychology from University College Dublin, Arlene’s research on enhancing critical thinking gives her a unique perspective on the link between focused thinking and high performance.

Arlene specializes in creating leadership programs that drive organizational impact, with a focus on team dynamics, motivation, change management, and critical thinking. Recently, she published Confidence in Critical Thinking, a guide for educators on fostering analytical skills.

An active researcher and advocate for leadership transformation, Arlene has worked with Boards, C-Suite executives, and senior leaders to build learning environments that inspire growth. 

Dr Graham Curtis is an accomplished complexity and relational consultant. A leader in his field. Born and raised in Sunderland, he initially entered the workforce after leaving school. He later decided to further his education and completed his A levels.

Graham began his professional career as an Immigration Officer at Heathrow Airport, eventually becoming a Senior Manager in the Immigration Department of the Home Office. He pursued an MSc in People and Organisational Development at Roffey Park, which led to his role as Head of Organisational Development at the UK Border Agency.

He earned a Doctorate of Management from the University of Hertfordshire in 2018. In 2020, Graham joined Roffey Park Institute as an associate, contributing to the MSc programme, and later became the MSc Programme Director and Director of Roffey Park Academy.

We're big fans of Dr Hayley Lewis who is probably known best by many for the amazing SketchNotes she creates and shares on Linked In.  In each Sketch note, she synthesises a leadership theory or model into an engaging and easy-to-understand illustration.   

Hayley is also a Chartered Coaching Psychologist and Registered Occupational Psychologist and works with organisations to foster happier workplaces where both leaders and their teams can thrive.  Her work and career are fascinating and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Hayley.

Dr. Jonathan Westover is a 4X #1 best-selling author, award-winning podcaster, and the top-ranked global thought leader in HR, Innovation, Leadership, Culture, and Future of Work (Thinkers360). Ranked #21 in Organizational Culture and #19 in Management globally by Global Gurus, he is also featured on LeadersHum's Power List of the Top 200 Voices in Leadership.

Founder and CEO of Human Capital Innovations, Dr. Westover hosts and produces shows on the HCI Podcast Network and serves as Chief Academic and Learning Officer of the HCI Academy. He is Chair and Professor of Organizational Leadership and Change at UVU's Woodbury School of Business and holds multiple leadership roles, including Academic Director of the Center for Social Impact.

An experienced OD/HR/Leadership consultant, Dr. Westover has transformed organizations worldwide. He is a CIPD Academic Fellow, HEA Senior Fellow, and Visiting Academic at Oxford's Harris Manchester College.

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi, Ph.D., RODC, COLDC

CEO & President

Centre for Organization Leadership & Development (COLD)

Mark Cole works with organisations to help people discover new and better ways of collaborating and working together. With extensive experience in leadership and organization development, Mark brings a fresh perspective informed by research and reflection. His work focuses particularly on the dynamics of power, voice, and silence in the workplace.

In recent years, Mark has contributed significantly to the health and social care sectors, helping individuals and teams understand complexity and adopt systems approaches to navigate it.

Mark is the author of Radical Organisation Development (Routledge, 2020), a critical examination of current OD practices that explores innovative ways to reimagine the field. 

Most recently, his collaboration with John resulted in The Great Unheard at Work: Understanding Voice and Silence in Organisations (Routledge, 2023), a profound exploration of how organizations can better engage with issues of voice and silence.

Dr. Martin Egan, co-founder of NDC, is a distinguished business psychologist and development consultant with a profound expertise in transforming organizational cultures to enhance business performance. His career is dedicated to systematically identifying and refining company cultures to support and drive organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. Dr. Egan's approach centers on the belief that employees often adopt existing company

Dr. Ronald Skea is a distinguished Leadership Coach, Organisation Culture Change specialist, and HR professional with extensive experience in utilizing systems thinking and Agile methodologies to inspire leaders to rethink their approaches to leadership and organizational structure. Currently, he serves as the Systems Thinking Lead Consultant at Allianz Insurance, where he continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Dr. Skea's expertise encompasses Systems Thinking Leadership, Critical Chain, Kanban, Scrum, and Scaled Agile, demon

Dr Tara Shine is a globally recognised sustainability expert, public speaker, and author, with a career spanning over two decades in climate change negotiation and environmental policy. She is the CEO and co-founder of Change by Degrees, a sustainability skills platform designed to empower individuals and organisations to make sustainability their superpower.

Named Sustainable Business Leader of the Year 2024, Tara has advised governments and world leaders on climate change, climate justice, and sustainable development. She previously served as Special Adviser to the Mary Robinson Foundation–Climate Justice and The Elders.

Tara is Chairperson of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), a Non-Executive Director at Enterprise Ireland, and was recently appointed as co-facilitator of the Structured Expert Dialogue of the Second Periodic Review under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 

Dr. Wilson Wong is a data scientist, futurist, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in applied research, focusing on leadership, culture, futures strategy, and human capital management within organisations. His work spans policy, investment, and academia, supported by expertise in data analytics and insights. 
He has worked with diverse clients, including the Metropolitan Police, Standard Chartered Bank, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and international bodies such as the UNDP and UNEP, applying futures methodologies to enhance organisational resilience. Dr. Wong also chairs the International Journal of HRD Practice, Policy & Research. Formerly Head of Insight & Futures at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), he has influenced thought leadership at the European Association of People Management (EAPM) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA).

Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips is an accomplished Organizational Development (OD) and leadership development professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership development, coaching, change management, and research. Dr. Hedman-Phillips's core expertise lies in human relationships and interaction, fostering inclusive leadership and collaborative practices. She is dedicated to creating a fulfilling employee experience and helping individuals thrive within their organizations.

Thriving in environments where human-centric approaches are prioritized, Dr. Hedman-Phillips excels in settings where employees have the autonomy to perform at their best, embrace their unique selves, and continuously innovate, challenge norms, and be creative. With a pragmatic approach grounded in an academic background, she applies systemic thinking to her work.

Dr. Eerika holds a PhD in leadership and organization development and is a published author.

Dr. Eliat Aram is the CEO of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations and a leading expert in organisational development and design. A UKCP-registered Gestalt Psychotherapist and Chartered Scientist Psychologist (BPS), she has been a pioneer in applying complexity and Gestalt theory to organisational and educational contexts.

Her work focuses on helping leaders navigate high turbulence, ambiguity, and rapid change. As a founding member of the Complexity & Management Centre at Hertfordshire University, she has written extensively on the intersection of complexity, learning, and leadership.

Under Dr. Aram’s leadership, the Tavistock Institute has continued its legacy of blending cutting-edge research with practical applications, using psychoanalytic and systems approaches to tackle organisational challenges. Their methodologies offer deep insights into the human dynamics of teamwork and leadership.

Dr. Erika Jacobi is the Executive Director of LC GLOBAL® and a leading specialist in adaptive organization design, with over 15 years of experience across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. She develops scalable systems and dynamic solutions for Fortune 500 companies and growth-driven SMEs, applying principles from behavioral science and change psychology to foster agility, collaboration, and strategic growth.

Dr. Jacobi holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and an M.A. in Human and Organizational Behavior from Fielding Graduate University. A 3-time academic author and 5-time Forbes contributor, she is also an associate faculty member at Colorado State University. Her expertise includes holographic and team-based organization designs, fast-paced growth models, and enterprise agility, with a focus on enhancing culture, well-being, and business outcomes through adaptive organization design.

Dr. Krister Lowe is the Co-founder and Chief of Innovation at www.6TeamConditions.com a groundbreaking platform focused on optimizing team performance. Renowned as the pioneer of the Team Coaching Zone Podcast at www.TeamCoachingZone.com, Dr. Lowe is also recognized as the Co-Editor of The Practitioner’s Handbook of Team Coaching, a trailblazing resource in the field.

With a background in Organizational Psychology, Dr. Lowe specializes in coaching top-tier and mission-critical teams, offering invaluable insights and strategies for enhanced collaboration and effectiveness. He is deeply committed to training team leaders and coaching practitioners, empowering them to navigate complex organizational landscapes with confidence.

A recognized expert on the world of work, and in workplace performance, with a proven track record of leading and directing HR, Organizational Development (OD), and Learning & Development (L&D) functions.

Renowned for authenticity, honesty, and a people-first approach, backed by extensive expertise across a broad range of skills. A trailblazer in designing and delivering impactful online and virtual training programs, as well as an inspiring and engaging keynote speaker on leadership and HR topics. 

Recognized in HR Most Influential listings. Published author of HR for Hybrid Working (2022) and Making Hybrid Working Work (2025), both by Kogan Page.

Senior Organization Development Business Partner at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), an organisation best known for its two zoos  - London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo -   but also a science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where wildlife can thrive . 

Accredited performance and leadership coach, organisation development and change practitioner, passionate about supporting individuals and organisations excel. Gbonju has extensive experience across the public, government, private, charity sectors and community groups.

She holds an MSc. in People & Organisation Development,is an Organisational Change Management Practitioner Certification, and has spoken at leadership and development seminars and conferences in UK, Turkey, Switzerland, and Nigeria. 

Gina is the Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute and a global leader in workplace psychological safety. Known for her pioneering work in inclusion, belonging, and culture, 

Gina has revolutionised how organisations cultivate psychologically safe environments with her innovative methodologies, including the 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety and the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety.

Graham Allcott is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Graham is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful.

He is the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading providers of training and consultancy, with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands.

Despite an intolerance of failure elsewhere in his life, he is an Aston Villa season ticket holder and avid Toronto Blue Jays baseball fan.

Jag is Director, Agile Transformation at Jaguar Land Rover and is responsible for driving organisational change and developing a culture of agility across Jaguar Land Rover. He is an experienced leader specialising in people and digital transformation and is leading an extensive programme to deploy an agile model and process across the Engineering division and beyond.

James Longwell is an accomplished Organization Development leader and coach, bringing extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, logistics, consumer packaged goods, media, and digital/internet. Throughout his career, he has worked in various regions, including the UK/Europe, Asia, and Australasia, which has provided him with a rich and diverse professional background.

Specializing in organization development, learning and development, leadership development, coaching, and change management, James has demonstrated a consistent ability to drive meaningful transformation within organizations. 

James has been with Google for 9 years. In addition to his professional achievements, James is also a Certified Organizational Transactional Analyst (CTA-O) and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Jeff Boudro is the Executive Director of Power & Systems, Inc., a role he has excelled in through his deep commitment to the work of Barry Oshry for the past 25 years. A graduate of the renowned Power Lab and Master Certified in all Power & Systems workshops, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his work. He has a proven track record of partnering with a diverse range of organizations to leverage Power & Systems workshops, fostering leadership at all levels, building strong organizational cultures, and accelerating key initiatives.

Power & Systems, Inc., a successful company with a 45-year history, is dedicated to helping organizations maximize their success through people. The company's core focus areas include leadership development, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, partnership, and customer-focused cultures. 

Jonathan is a seasoned organization design leader with over 20 years of experience in driving business change, delivering complex programs, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. His expertise spans multiple sectors, where he has supported global businesses and teams through organization redesign, operating model development, performance improvement, cost reduction, and large-scale change initiatives.

Jonathan has contributed his skills to renowned companies such as Burberry, John Lewis, Expedia, London Heathrow, and the British Council.  He excels in combining strategic vision with detailed analysis, adeptly handling complex and sensitive issues while fostering consensus around solutions.

Jules Siegel-Hawley is the Founder of Andes, a consultancy specialising in scalable, agile people infrastructure for high-growth startups and enterprises undergoing transformation. With deep expertise in organisation design, people strategy, and change leadership, she helps companies navigate complex transitions and rapid scaling while maintaining operational efficiency and a strong company culture.

At Andes, Jules partners with companies at critical inflection points—whether they are scaling rapidly, integrating post-acquisition, or restructuring teams. Taking an embedded approach, she and her team go beyond advising, offering fractional leadership and hands-on support to ensure people operations align with business strategy.

Her mission is to ensure that people systems drive sustainable growth, foster innovation, and build long-term resilience.

Julian Chender is a dedicated OD consultant  driven by a lifelong commitment to fostering a healthier society that benefits everyone. This mission has been a guiding force for Julian since childhood, influenced by a unique upbringing that embraced two rich traditions: the Jewish principle of "tikkun olam," meaning to repair the world, and the Buddhist aspiration of creating "a good human society."

Julian's professional journey led him to specialize in organization design, development, and coaching, where he collaborates with human systems—encompassing individuals, teams, organizations, and communities—to cultivate optimal conditions for success. His extensive consulting career spans a diverse range of environments, from Fortune 10 companies to the smallest nonprofits, and from intergovernmental European organizations to political offices in New York City.

Jurriaan Kamer is a Dutch organizational change expert dedicated to helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential. Through innovative methods, Jurriaan focuses on eliminating ineffective strategies, cutting down on pointless meetings, streamlining bureaucratic structures, and accelerating decision-making processes.

Over the past decade, he has established himself as a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant. Jurriaan co-founded Unblock, a modern management consultancy that collaborates with leaders worldwide to drive meaningful change and foster thriving organizations.

In his latest work, Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization, Jurriaan provides practical guidance for leaders aiming to build organizations with greater ownership, quicker decision-making, fewer meetings, and minimal bureaucracy—leading to significantly improved outcomes.

A Director of Leadership, Talent & OD. 

Commercially sharp and operationally astute, with a diverse industry career background across several top-tier, complex, multicultural, iconic global companies.

A strategic business partner blending seminal research with critical business insights. 

Renowned for curating "best in class" innovative, award-winning solutions from Building High Performing Teams and Strategic Account Management through to keystone Executive Development programs, that have both future proofed key strategic organisational capabilities and delivered significant business £1m improvement. 

Know-how that is supported by an M.Ed. and M.A., along with being a member of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants.

Mark is also on a mission to redefine leadership excellence. 

Mark is an organization development and leadership team performance specialist having worked with senior teams across a diverse range of global companies. HIs international career started in Australia and has me now based in Europe. He has worked with teams and in projects across Africa, Asia and central Europe. Working across borders, and thus with an international perspective, He is driven by the achievement of business performance and results.

Helping people and organizations achieve a lasting impact has always been a passion for Mark. Whether through over 20 years of corporate experience or through his ‘not for profit’ work, the principles are the same; confidence, empowerment and results.

Mark Stringer is a dedicated academic with a passion for exploring the evolving nature of work and its significance in society. He leads the People, Work, and Organizational Psychology (PWOP) subject group at Birkbeck Business School, collaborating with a talented team of colleagues to delve into this endlessly intriguing field.

With a career spanning public and private sectors, Mark has held operational and HRM/HRD roles in industries including banking, retail, and the arts, before transitioning into academia. His research focuses on psychoanalytic practice and theory, as well as the role of language and semiotics in understanding work and organizations. He is deeply committed to inter-disciplinary, emancipatory, and pluralistic research, using psychoanalytic, structural, and poststructuralist discursive approaches to challenge conventional perspectives on work and organizational life.

Martijn Sjoorda is the founder and driving force behind System2, a pioneering consultancy that partners with progressive organizations to develop their leadership teams and deliver real transformation. With over two decades of experience, Martijn has built a reputation for helping executive committees and leadership groups tackle complex challenges through a unique approach that combines strategy and psychology.

Martijn's expertise is rooted in creating environments where psychological safety, productive failure, and productive conflict drive high performance. His philosophy rejects one-size-fits-all solutions, opting instead for highly tailored interventions that respect the specific context of each organization. He is known for facilitating difficult conversations, recognizing that addressing issues head-on is the only way to overcome the common frustrations of leadership teams: insufficient speed, lack of value delivery, and resistance to true transformation.

With over 15 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in HR, Organizational Development, and Transformation, Meir Adler brings deep expertise across operating model and organization design, agile practices, talent management, change leadership, team effectiveness, and leadership development.

As the former Head of Organizational Development for International at Novartis, Meir led a team in a 27,000-strong organization spanning ~100 geographies, contributing to 55% of Novartis’s revenue. Prior to this, he worked across diverse industries, including retail, technology, banking, gaming, and pharmaceuticals, driving high-impact organizational transformations.

Now Managing Partner at Adler Advisory, Meir has delivered over 40 large-scale projects, from acute interventions to enterprise-wide transformations, utilizing innovative methods like zero-based design and agile models. 

Michael Matania is the visionary founder and CEO of Mycelium, a pioneering organization at the forefront of transforming wellbeing in the workplace. Mycelium is renowned for its innovative approaches to tackling burnout, building resilience, and reshaping workplace culture, working with esteemed clients such as Google, Sky, and the BBC.

Michael’s journey is deeply personal and inspiring. After overcoming PTSD, addiction, and psychosis, he dedicated his life to preventing mental health issues by fostering resilience and promoting cultural change. His impressive track record includes co-creating Mindkit, the UK’s largest peer-led mental resilience program, and establishing the 'Workplace Mental Health Champions' network for Time to Change, the country’s most extensive national mental health campaign. Additionally, Michael played a pivotal role in co-designing Mind’s national mental health strategy for schools.

Michelle Troseth and Dr. Tracy Christopherson bring over 60 years of combined experience in healthcare transformation. As lifelong collaborators and friends since their first day of orientation at a healthcare facility in Western Michigan, their journey has been marked by a shared mission to support clinicians and healthcare organisations in creating and sustaining healthy, healing work environments.

Dr. Tracy Christopherson is a Respiratory Therapist with a master’s degree in health professions education and Science, focusing on Polarity Thinking™ and its applications in healthcare.

Michelle Troseth is a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing, a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), and the current President of NAP. Michelle has been a thought leader in Polarity Thinking™ for over 15 years, sharing her expertise through publications, consultations, and speaking engagements globally.

Mike Jones is the founder and director of LBI Consulting, a firm that integrates organisational psychology, systems thinking, and extensive leadership experience to help organisations navigate complexity. LBI Consulting focuses on developing and aligning strategy, organisational design, and culture based on research and practical solutions.

As a leader, organisational psychologist, and systems thinker, Mike navigates the complexities of contemporary organisations by developing foresight, strategy, and alignment.

Mike's leadership journey includes extensive service in the British Army, where he led troops in challenging environments. His leadership skills earned him a position as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a globally renowned institution for leadership training, where he helped shape future military leaders

Nate has 17 years in the people profession, excelling in HR leadership with a focus on culture and organizational development. His credentials include a Distinction in Masters of Occupational Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Association of Business Psychologists. Currently pursuing a doctorate at Birkbeck, University of London, Nate is enrolled in the pioneering Professional Doctorate in Evidence Based Human Resource Management. Notably, he champions positive LGBTQ+ experiences, having served as Deputy Director of People and Culture at Europe's largest Pride event, Pride in London, and now contributing to the KPMG UK LGBT+ Network Exec Team.

Rachel Kelly
Principal, Organisation Development & Change & Group Relations Consultant, Alexander Technique practitioner

Rachel Kelly is a Principal at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, where she specializes in Organisation Development, Change, and Group Relations Consultancy. With a deep commitment to fostering dialogue around innovative theories and methodologies, Rachel's work focuses on enhancing organisational and cultural life. She promotes life-long learning, professional development, and embodies these principles through her consultancy and practice.

In addition to her role at the Tavistock Institute, Rachel is an experienced Alexander Technique practitioner, helping individuals rediscover their psycho-physical balance through conscious awareness. She has led the Leicester conference's Yoga Event and continues to teach yoga at the Institute, integrating ancient wisdom into her practice.

Roger Kastner is the Organization Development / Organization Design Strategy Lead at Starbucks, where he collaborates with leaders and teams to create innovative, high-performing work environments that support business success and employee well-being. With over 25 years of experience, Roger is known for his research-based approach that blends systems thinking, human-centered design, and co-creation to deliver impactful solutions in areas like strategy activation, leadership development, team effectiveness, and culture transformation.

In addition to his role at Starbucks, Roger is a skilled leadership coach, working with clients to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. He is also the host of the What Do You Know to Be True? podcast, where he engages with everyday people who possess extraordinary talent and make meaningful contributions

Sarah Walsh is a dynamic Organizatioal Development (OD) Practitioner with a passion for people, culture, and change. Embracing the mantra "variety is the spice of life," Sarah thrives on working across multiple spaces to drive meaningful transformations within organizations.

Sarah's impressive credentials include an MSc in Organizational Behaviour from Birkbeck, University of London, and a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. She is also a certified Prosci Change Practitioner, equipped with the skills to manage and implement change effectively.

In addition to her roles as an OD Practitioner, Sarah is a dedicated Workplace and Career Coach. She supports individuals through career moves and transitions, offering guidance and strategies for overcoming workplace challenges such as burnout and the complexities of new managerial roles. 

Steve Hearsum supports and challenges his clients to discover their 'edge and stretch' when aiming for more than just 'better sameness'. Renowned for his ability to create useful discomfort in service of learning, he has been commended for having “a knack of not letting people off the hook, without leaving them feeling like they’re on the hook”.

In addition to his consultancy work, Steve serves on the faculty for the Masters in People & Organisation Development at the University of Chichester, managed by Mayvin, with a focus on the future of organising.

Steve is also author of No Silver Bullet about the myth of fixability and how leaders and organisations unconsciously collude with the purveyors of quick fix, Silver Bullet solutions for complex challenges.