Richard George

Helping people, teams and organisations achieve greater impact

London, England, United Kingdom

About

What I believe: • People have the right to be successful at work. • People work most effectively when intrinsically motivated. • People learn most effectively when they are active agents of their own development in a supportive environment. • People best solve complex problems in small, collaborative, networked teams. • Teams collaborate best (both intra-team and with other teams) when there is a clearly defined common goal, intrinsic motivations are aligned and trust is high. • Teams are most effective when their working practices are grounded in empiricism. • Trust is built through the demonstration of its existence. In order to have the best chance of success, teams have the right to: • Means - frameworks, support, training, materials and tooling that facilitate their work and development; and an active commitment from colleagues at all levels of the organisation to remove impediments and blockers. • Motive - an environment that supports the desire to do exceptional work by aligning team and organisational goals to personal motivation in the pursuit of delivering exceptional value. • Opportunity - the steady supply of stimulating, challenging and relevant work that allows teams to develop their collective capabilities and understanding.

Experience

  • Ways of Working Practice Lead at The Adaptavist Group
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Helping teams, people and the organisation achieve greater impact through continuous learning and improvement, and greater understanding of customer and market needs.

  • Managing Consultant at Specifix Consulting
    Jul 2008 - Jul 2022 · 14 yrs 1 mo

    IT business consultancy specialising in the delivery of high-impact IT projects in the financial, corporate and public sectors.

  • Skinkers (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Consultancy
      2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

      Managed a team of consultants in the UK, Europe and US. Services included: Systems and Business Process Analysis, Requirements Definition, Technical Specification, and Communications Best Practice.

    • Head of Project Management
      2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

      Set up the Project Management function and practice within the company, recruiting and managing a team of Project Managers, and supporting the Chief Operating Officer in the day-to-day management of operations. Hands on management of multiple projects in the UK and US.

  • Senior Business Analyst at Cable & Wireless Web Technology Group
    Jul 2000 - Aug 2005 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Expertise in multi-channel applications and technologies, covering product implementations, application development and systems integrations. Led teams in a wide range of engagements in the Financial and Public Sectors with overall responsibility for the quality of delivery. Exceptional record in Central Government Tendering.

  • Research Scientist at British Maritime Technology
    1999 - 2000 · 1 yr

    Co-ordinated projects amongst a number of European partners, and managed project budgets – typically €4 million over 3 years – with an overall budget of about €6 million a year. Reported direct to the European Commission on behalf of the various project consortia.