Testimonials

  • By far the best strategic planning process

    “Of all the strategy planning procedures I’ve been through (and there are many) this was by far the best in my 40 years experience in manufacturing. Excellent content well executed!”

    Simon Walker, Operations Director

  • Always challenging and thought provoking

    “Really enjoyed working with you Chris - a considerable amount of work covered, but always thought provoking and challenging - really appreciate the overall project management support too - made a real difference to the value we have got - many thanks.”

    Ben Higgins, Commercial Director

  • A measurable, positive impact to the business

    “We continue to implement the strategy that we developed and planned with Chris three years ago. The changes implemented have had a measurable positive impact on the business and continue to make us even more successful.”

    Phil Begley, Divisional Managing Director, Liberty Tubular Solutions

  • Comfortably the best strategic review process

    “Chris has facilitated a strategic review of our business over several months. The process was faultless with excellent content delivered in a coherent and manageable way. Comfortably the best strategic review process I have been a part of, and one which will add significant value to our business.”

    Mike Melvin, Finance Director

  • Useful insight, clarity and perspective

    “Chris had an excellent approach which provided useful insight, clarity and perspective on our business. We went through the whole approach from discovering and selecting our best opportunities through to developing the vision, strategy and key priorities. We are now managing the performance of the business using the deployment structure we put in place. Engaging and fun experience for the whole leadership team. Highly recommended.”— Bill Fennell, Managing Director

  • Cut to the heart of our strategic challenges with a clear analysis

    “The depth of Strategy review was excellent - with a very effective filter process that cut to the heart of our strategic challenges, clear analysis of current state, and very insightful steering towards seeing future state” - Anita Davenport Brooks, HR Director

  • An engaging process which has made a significant difference

    “Chris led us through a structured approach to develop our vision and strategy and set out our key strategic priorities for the next 5-10 years. An engaging and effective process for all stakeholders which has made a significant difference.” — James Bruin, Chairman, International Automotive Task Force (IATF)

  • Excellent service and support

    Excellent service and support was given to help us with our business strategy, deployment and support needed throughout our journey. Over and above support was always there when needed at all levels. Five Stars well deserved. Thanks for your ongoing support Chris.” - Peter Pugh, Operations Director

  • A clear expert, always available to help through the tricky bits

    “Working with Chris was a very enjoyable experience. It’s clear he is an expert, with the content being delivered to make sure it supported our strategy. Always available to help through the tricky bits and offer a challenge with different perspectives. Thanks for your support!” - Dan Marriot, Technical Director

  • Clear, evidence based, and challenged our thinking

    “Owen & Partners supported our business with their Strategic Business Planning Programme. Chris's delivery of the programme was clear and evidence based and challenged our thinking about our company strategy. In what was a very intense few months in developing our strategy we are now in the process of deploying and communicating this to the rest of the business. We wouldn't have been able to do this without the support of Chris and his programme.- Jasaon Chauhan, Managing Director

  • Challenging, enjoyable and delivered with real expertise

    “Challenging and always enjoyable content, delivered with real expertise and depth of subject matter knowledge - Really effective facilitation of an in-depth strategic review with us.” - Len Palmer, Managing Director

  • Confidently navigated through the most difficult situations

    “Chris was excellent to work with and provided me with really valuable insights. Always worked with professionalism, commitment, and patience. His knowledge and experience efficiently and confidently navigated us through the process, even in the most difficult situations. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chris”— Nhat Nguyen, Ministry Of Industry, Government Of Vietnam.