Our People - Neil Loxley
Neil is an experienced operational and strategic consultant who has implemented major change programmes across many industries, countries and cultures.
Degree in Engineering
Msc in Manufacturing Management
15 years experience of change management
Over £8m of benefits delivered per annum
A proven track record of delivering in excess of £85m of measurable benefits over the last 10 years to time and cost in demanding situations.
His true strength is the ability to coach and lead senior teams to produce winning strategies and the tactics that can then be applied to gain real results.
In summary an operational manager who can distinguish between theory and practice, with a common sense approach that has always delivered tangible results and benefits.
Mobilisation
The most important role of a leader is to mobilise resources, especially people, in pursuit of the organisations's strategic objectives.
The successful leader needs a style that fits with the organisation and its situation
Demist & Demystify
Just like trying to drive a car with iced up windows, if you can't see where you are going you are unlikely to get to your destination safely.
Likewise in organisations where there isn't a clear ethos, purpose and direction people feel confused and disoriented. This makes them disinclined to engage with a change initiative.
Think Outside-in
An organisation only exists as long as it is interdependent with its customer, shareholders, suppliers, employees and society at large. The moment it becomes dependent or independent of them it loses competitive advantage and begins to die.
To remain viable we must constantly scan and adapt to changes in our environment.
Everything is Connected
Having a clear view of what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, when and by whom is necessary but not sufficient. The people we lead have a right to expect the highest standards of planning.
A good plan is a set of interdependent and mutually supportive actions, aligned to an overall objective and strategy.
Map the System
Every organisation is a system made up of relationships between people. The role assigned to a person and their unencumbered freedom to act is the greatest clarification of relationship in the organisation. It spells out the nature and benefits of interdependencies.
Being clear and planning the roles and who takes responsibility for parts of the plan is mission critical.
Communicate & Engage
To mobilise a strategy everybody must not only know what is going on, but feel committed and a part of it.
This requires an approach that uses trusted relationships and gets the message to people in a way that fosters belief and credibility, whilst appealing at an emotional level.
