What do people say about working with Future Conversations?
The following extracts are a sample of the many positive things that people have said about working with Future Conversations. They have been made in relation to a number of different services, from strategy development, to sustainability behaviour change workshops, leadership for a sustainable future 360 degree (LSF 360°) assessments and professional results coaching.
The quotes include examples from all sizes of organisations, from independent sole traders, through to organisations with thousands of employees.
"I've just caught up with A and T and they said the afternoon was absolutely brilliant! They are both very inspired and have insights on how they can work better on their various projects. They said the quality of speakers, the organisation and the debate was top notch. Well done".
Jemma Morgan, VP Environmental Management, JP Morgan
“I knew we had to get somewhere [on sustainability] even if we were not sure where that was or what we needed to do. The process has given us clarity on what we have to do; and I now have a clear vision of where we want to be. You delivered the remit and held our hand throughout the process. A fantastic job – thank you.”
Craig Currie, Executive Director, Midas Retail
"Thanks for everything to date – you really must take a big part of the credit for getting our minds and focus on ‘where we are right now’ and what this could mean for our people and our clients in the future.
I’m not an easy character to convert to anything? - So I take my hat off for a job well done!!!
Our encounter has made the running of our business exiting for me again and for this I am genuinely indebted to you.
Have a fantastic day"
Ian J. Cain, Managing Director, Alliance Cleaning Limited
"I feel very inspired, motivated and determined to change myself and my organisation. We could lead the field in our industry. Thank you".
Business Owner
“Working with David has been a breath of fresh air. David helped us to deliver two masterclass events with Jonathan Porritt and to project manage the development of an industry strategy in a complex setting. David impressed me with his enthusiasm, his organisational skills and his knowledge of a complex subject. He always looked ahead, anticipated what would be needed and delivered it on time. I can thoroughly recommend him to anyone.”
Chief Executive of Market Development Organisation
'I found the assessment of our current position and the strategy workshop a great challenge. We created a clear vision for the company in the area of sustainability and by the end of the day we had a plan to move forward towards that vision. Working to develop the strategy as a team has given us a shared goal, and the ownership and commitment to deliver. Future Conversations' persistence, knowledge & experience shone through and we would not have moved this quickly forward without their help and guidance'.
Emma Hines, National Readymix Sustainable Construction & Development Manager, Lafarge Readymix
“I firmly believe that without sustainability we are on the road to ruin”, the LSF 360° “is valuable in providing a new strategic view, identifying people with sustainability
strengths within organisations.”
Adrian Joyce, Architect
“If you are an HR person who wants to make a difference in sustainability, and you need a 360° organisational tool, LSF 360° is perfect.”
Elva Ainsworth, Talent Innovations
"A fantastic event, addressed one of the biggest blockers facing us currently, behaviour change. Really useful, some definite tools and useful contacts made here today. Very inspiring - watch this space!"
Marketing Director, Construction company
“Of all the people that work for me David is the person that reliably delivers, to the highest quality.”
CEO of SME
"David has been helping us with carbon foot-printing analysis for a couple of design projects. His knowledge of the field and conscientiously delivered research has been crucial to the validity of the projects. He has offered a friendly, responsive service, uniquely tailored to our needs. Thanks for all the help, David!”
Louise Ciotti, White Design
“David undertook a project for me on the sustainable use of natural resources. He produced an excellent report, on time and within budget, which has been used to shape the views of industry.”
Professor Tom Harrison, Technical Director, MPA-BRMCA
"Was an absolute pleasure to attend this workshop, has given me a lot of ideas on how to deal with issues in my organisation differently & has motivated me to set ambitious goals & take risks".
Workshop attendee
"Being based in Glasgow, David had been my ‘phone coach’ for a year before I actually met him... He’d been such a great support – enabling me to step into the extraordinary and realise my dream – that in my imagination he was a Charles Atlas figure: seven feet tall with flowing locks and rippling muscles... that’s where the magic is with David – he isn't Charles Atlas, he just showed me that I could be. Have a look at my website and see what I created with his support.”
Kathy Friend, Holdyourbreath Ltd, Glasgow. www.holdyourbreath.org
LSF 360° provides participants with “a new way to talk about and discuss sustainability
performance with their managers and peers. Possibly unsurprisingly for many sustainability
people strategic thinking seemed to be a common low point whilst long-term vision and leadership was often the high point.”
Nicolas Ceasar, Ashridge Consulting