Sarah Chambers’ Post

It was great to have a conversation with Laurence Khellas about her continuous improvement journey at East Thames through to her current role now at L&Q. As Head of Improvement & Change at L&Q, Laurence has worked with Ad Esse Consulting to raise awareness of Lean continuous improvement and develop in-house capability in the organisation. 💡 Read the full story here - https://lnkd.in/eyp8g_Vx #ContinuousImprovement #SkillsTransfer #Lean #LeanThinking #LeanPrinciples #LeanTraining #SocialHousing #ClientStory

In the words of the legendary Helen Keller, 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.' 💡 This powerful sentiment echoes our belief at Paragon Consulting Partners that collaboration is the cornerstone of success. Let's unite in our pursuit of excellence and make the incredible happen. 🤝 #InspirationalQuotes #HelenKeller #Teamwork #Excellence #riskadvisory #ESGAdvisory #ParagonConsultingPartners #RiskExcellence #ESGAssurance #ESGReporting 

New Blog discussing the BIG MOVE to Coldwell Banker Bain:

Meet the Dallas 500: John Gates, JLL After joining The Staubach Company in 1990, John Gates became one of the firm’s top-performing brokers before shifting to management after the company was acquired by JLL. He now oversees the U.S., Canada, and Latin America operations. “Difficult environments always create opportunities,” Gates says. “We are making investments to gain share and prepare for growth.” In his 2024 Dallas 500 Q&A, Gates weighs in on the turbulent market, breaking down barriers for prospective talent, and the one book he thinks all executives should read at the link below. #DCEO #Dallas500

At Metropolis Advisory, the Leadership qualities of Trust, Respect, Honesty , Integrity just aren't taglines, they are part of our core being. No one epitomises these values more than our Brilliant and Talented Director, Grant Hookway. Grant is one of the most talented and knowledgeable Risk Professionals I've had the privilege to work with. He works more hours than any business owner I know. Not just on client accounts, but business development and the company admin. I have so much respect for Grant and Dom, and the effort they put in, behind the scenes, that keeps Metropolis Advisory a viable and sustainable business enterprise. I've known and worked with Grant for almost 10 years, and I can highly recommend him as a Leader, Business Professional and a fair and trustworthy human being. Grant is a crazy golfer, (like me), and enjoys a myriad of surf based activities, that he spends with his lovely wife Melinda Hookway, and his two teenagers. Connect with Grant Hookway, at least give him a follow: Give Mel a connect / follow as well. Connect with all the Metropolis Advisory Team. Ray Ramsay Dominic Kennedy Adam Vine Grant Hookway Yulia Bagaric James Lennard Reza Khoshkam Jack Barnett Amanda Lapidoth Deanna Milham We are a great crew. With Metropolis Advisory, you receive the best quality and value for money Risk Support. #RiskManagement, #Quality #Integrity, #TheToxicTerminator

Agreeing to Disagree (Well): Disagreement is a crucial part of any directors’ meeting, we should foster diverse perspectives and explore all opinions; this leads to good and sound decision-making and ultimately, the best results. Insights from our recent boardroom discussion as part of the Next Generation NED Network hosted here at Eversheds Sutherland. With thanks to Charles Mayo and Richard Hargreaves, for chairing and to Misha Sachania for crafting the excellent summary below! Please do reach out if you’d like to know more about this Network. #BoardroomDynamics #ConsensusBuilding #EvershedsSutherland #nextgenerationleaders

Let's go, Sydney! What a start to the day at the AIA Masterclass with John Giannikos. AIA Australia #Riskinfocus #Riskinfo #riskadvice #riskadvisers #financialadvice #financialadvisers #Sydney #NewSouthWales #AIAAustralia

👇5 questions you can’t afford NOT to ask an Independent Board Director (IBD) candidate: 1. How have you successfully navigated the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses in your previous roles? 2. Can you highlight specific strategies you've used to improve governance and strategic decision-making in similar family businesses? 3. How do you address conflicts between family and non-family members on the board? ^This is a big one 4. What methods do you employ to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability in family businesses as an independent director? 5. How do you balance preserving family values with the need to adapt to market changes in family businesses? After decades of helping my family business, Royal Cup, Inc., I have since started Double Iron Consulting as a way to lend expertise to other family businesses and growing companies. I’m currently looking for new IBD opportunities. If you think we’d be a good match, book a discovery call right here!  https://lnkd.in/d5mXH87r

Independence changes everything!

The Quest for Talent: A dynamic Exchange organized by #BELRIM and Diamond Sponsor Chubb last week, that brought together nearly 80 attendees in the heart of #Brussels. From insightful discussions by young professionals and academics, to expert perspectives from #industryleaders like Korn Ferry and McKinsey & Company, the event delved into various facets of talent acquisition. Risk managers from skeyes, Umicore, John Cockerill, and Katoen Natie offered a final word, emphasizing the importance of finding and retaining top talents. Key takeaways included  👉 The role of #AI in recruitment 👉 The need for empathy in #leadership 👉 And the significance of values alignment Education, training, and image enhancement in the insurance sector emerged as crucial themes. We continue to build bridges, fostering dialogue among all generations in the #Questfortalent! 🌐 You can find the pictures of the Exchange here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4uhVrA And see you at one of our upcoming events! 👀 https://lnkd.in/etU_BfAm #BELRIM #BelgianRiskManagementAssociation #Nonprofitorganization #riskmanagement #insurancemanagement #risk #risks  #riskinfo #riskupdates #riskmanager #insurancemanager #insurance #youngbelrim #younginsurance #risksolutions #riskeducation #riskprofessional #risktraining #chubb #riskfuture #youngbelrim #younginsuranceprofessionals #warfortalent #jobopportunities