For many charities the delivery of their strategy between 2012 and 2015 will come under significant pressure due to changes in the economy. For many, there will be tough decisions as to where to invest, what products and services to develop and what groups to focus on. To drive better value there are a number [Continue]
A limited number of VIP tickets are available for the opening of the new National Breeding Centre near Leamington Spa on the 6th September. If you are interested in securing a number of tickets or a table then please see the link to the VIP invite. Thoughtcrew is pleased to support Guide Dogs as they deliver [Continue]
Using the biochemistry of moulting in crabs, directors and senior managers at the Talentpool conference on leadership learnt how to plan their own personal leadership development. Dr Phil Richardson from Thoughtcrew presented the Past Casting biomimetic model as a way in which to think about personal leadership goals and current strengths. By [Continue]
Thoughtcrew joins an number of SME’s to support the Bloodhound SSC project. Led by Richard Noble and with Wing Commander Andy Green as the driver, Bloodhound SSC will attempt to beat the 1000mph land speed record in Africa in 2012. Dr Phil Richardson, chief executive of Thoughtcrew commented after meeting Richard Noble at the [Continue]
Introduction In the vast majority of businesses competent management teams grapple with the complexities of business. Current thinking suggests that future business survival will be determined by the quality of the partnerships between and within organisations. Traditionally strategy development has been based on industrial models and found favour [Continue]
By having a better understanding of the theory behind evolution it is possible to biologize business problems and create a new way of doing innovation. Known as biomimetics this research based approach can have a fundamental effect on a business’s survival in turbulent times. Nature has become adept at surviving tough environments so who [Continue]
An expert in helping businesses perform at their optimum level has been named as the new chairman of a group that represents Bath and Wiltshire’s business leaders. Dr Phil Richardson, the Chief Executive of Thoughtcrew, has taken up the role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Bath and Wiltshire branch. Phil, who lives [Continue]
Article from the HR directors forum in Personnel Today. It looks at how the biological systems in crabs can be used as inspiration for leadership, growth and change. [Continue]
The approach to green management has matured and is no longer just about recycling, low energy builds and managing waste paper. These are still important parts of the approach to manage a sustainable business and are component parts of a strategy that is corporate, social and responsible. Much rhetoric is shared about the environment and [Continue]
Dr Phil Richardson will be sharing his research on the application of biological systems to innovation and leadership at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development in Januray 2011. [Continue]
