...part of the Diamond Dozen 2016 series --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT CEnv, MCIEEM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Sarah one of my Diamond Dozen? Since I first met Sarah her career path has changed and evolved; from employment and senior management to ecology entrepreneur.  Whatever she does she is hungry to learn and continually assesses impact on... Continue Reading →

...part of the Diamond Dozen 2016 series --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIMON BLAND Economic Prosperity Programme Manager Reigate and Banstead Borough Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Simon one of my Diamond Dozen? When I was first introduced to Simon I knew he was someone special.  His mixture of professionalism and a wicked sense of humour make him the ideal... Continue Reading →

...part of the Diamond Dozen 2016 series --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHIL EDWARDS Founder and Managing Director Weald Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Phil one of my Diamond Dozen? Phil and I met several years ago at a business networking event.  I remember it as if it was yesterday.  What I remember even more vividly is our later conversation... Continue Reading →

...part of the Diamond Dozen 2016 series --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAM BENNETT Managing Director, GFI Chair, COESI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Pam one of my Diamond Dozen? Pam and I met when she was in the early stages of Going For Independence (GFI).  Her description of why and how she was creating her Community Interest Company quite simply... Continue Reading →

...part of the Diamond Dozen 2016 series --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR CRAIG BARSON Founder and CEO Focus Product Development --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is Craig one of my Diamond Dozen? Many years ago as a fresh-ish faced postgraduate, I started my first corporate role working for Freudenberg Nonwovens and it was there that I met Craig.  He taught me... Continue Reading →

My perspective of leadership has evolved over many years; influenced by hands-on experience, research and observing others.  Yet it only dawned on me recently that what I was missing from my learning and development dialogue were the real-life Creative Enablers I know and respect.  The idea for 2016's Diamond Dozen was born.   Welcome to... Continue Reading →