Ecosystems, ecosystems1, infrastructure 1, Knowledge Base, landing2, Leading an Ecosystem, Mutual Value Principles, Strategic Execution, Strategic Narrative
“Working in collaboration with suppliers to drive efficiency and improvement, to innovate and create more value add, has been talked about a lot. However, it’s clear in practice we are not as strong as some other clients of our suppliers.”Stephen Duckworth, Head of...
Ecosystems, infrastructure 3, Knowledge Base, landing2, Leading an Ecosystem, Strategic Execution
If you’ve ever done any kind of personal development or spiritual exploration, there is always the same core message. Start with yourself. Look inside. When you get yourself right you are better able to have a positive impact on the world. Our conclusion is that...
Knowledge Base, Mutual Value Principles, Professional Services, Strategic Execution
In a recent article my colleague, Stuart Maister, challenged the concept of a Trusted Advisor first suggested by David Maister (his cousin) and suggested that success in building relationships should be based on a desire to become Trusted Partners. In this article I...
Ecosystems, Infrastructure, Knowledge Base, Strategic Execution
By Stuart Maister, Joint MD Mutual Value Ltd “Give me six hours to chop down the tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln. So you’ve got the green light for that major infrastructure project. It’s probably taken years to develop,...
Infrastructure, infrastructure 4, Knowledge Base, landing2, Strategic Execution
An interview with Jeremy Beeton, who previously led the London 2012 Government Olympic Executive and multiple major projects around the world. “90% of the project’s cost is committed in the first 10% of the programme, and so if it’s not set up properly, and we...
Infrastructure, infrastructure 2, Knowledge Base, Professional Services, Strategic Execution
Stuart Maister, Joint MD, Mutual Value Martin Perks is highly passionate about Highways England’s £9bn Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework. His energy comes from excitement at the potential to transform highways infrastructure construction – but also his...