THE EXECUTIVE CONNECTION

Simon's scenario planning workshop was engaging, insightful and incredibly well prepared. The level of professionalism was high and the quality of the presentation was outstanding. I got the opportunity to be taken outside my comfort zone to explore future possibilities for the organisation while still feeling like I had my bearings. It was an insightful and worthwhile process to be involved in and nothing like any other planning workshop I've ever been involved in.

Simon worked collaboratively with us to develop a series of plausible but challenging scenarios tailored to our organisation. His approach ensured that leaders from all parts of the business could see the impacts and opportunities for their teams and the services they deliver. The process was rigorous and enabled us to explore challenging topics and issues in a positive way. The energy that Simon brought to the process was infectious, and the different tools he used to get people to think strategically and understand the process meant that everyone could contribute.

Public Libraries Victoria engaged Simon to prepare a Strategic Issues Paper to inform our strategic planning process. What emerged far exceeded my expectations. Simon did a brilliant job of finding the balance between challenging and reassuring us, enabling us to be comfortable with being uncomfortable – to rise to the task of leadership in times of high uncertainty. The Strategic Issues Paper that Simon produced is an invaluable resource for PLV, bringing us closer to a strategic plan than I’d anticipated. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Simon again in the future.