Long-term expertise of analysis and strategic development and business competitiveness within sectors, specifically creative industries, tourism, IT and new technology, futures, media, clothing and textiles, banking/finance and manufacturing;
An impressive track record of forging partnerships with policy makers and practitioners, in private, public and voluntary sectors. Extensive experience of working with Government Offices, LSCs, local government, Regional Development Agencies and a range of private and public sector clients in widely differing environments;
Experience of working at Managing Director and Chief Executive levels in both the private and public sector in London and the major metropolitan cities;
A reputation at team and individual level for innovative and radical thinking including policy integration and strategic change management;
Comprehensive experience of working with the European Commission and member states;
Understanding and extensive experience of developing projects with the black and minority ethnic communities and in working to create integrated communities;
Understanding of the policy and programmes of the new Labour and European Governments and their implications;
Excellent research and writing skills, to produce robust and accessible documentation. Proven ability to pursue innovative enquiry, extract relevant information and analyse data within tightest time constraints.
“…new and exciting thinking on regional issues…taken forward in a radical, yet imaginative way”
- Rt. Hon. Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Trade, 1999
“Regional development and identity will be key policy issues in a new Europe in the 21st Century… Era’s innovative approach finds a balance between business, people’s interests and values and government’s responsibility”
- Manuel Castells, Professor of Regional Planning,
University of California and Berkeley, 1999
‘…We need to grow and nurture such talent – not just amongst those who already
have access to support but amongst our most deprived communities who form the
‘second city’ of London. Creative Captial is the first publication, which
focuses specifically on how that talent can be developed through support for
small and medium companies, by enhancing the business acumen and skills of
individuals and bridging across from areas of disadvantage into the mainstream
creative industries sector. It is designed for everyone – individuals,
companies and organisations who share a desire to make London a cultural capital
and those who simply aspire to become involved themselves in the creative
industries sector. Several hundred people across the capital have been involved
in its preparation. I hope that the depth of information and understanding which
it contains will inspire change and help us all to move forward to achieve a
vision of growth and sustainability for the creative industries and for London.’
- Rt Hon Chris Smith, Secretary for Culture Media and Sport, 1999
‘This report encapsulates new and exciting thinking on regional issues and also indicates how vital it will be that we co-ordinate our approach across a broad range of fronts. The report takes forward this emerging regional agenda in a radical yet imaginative way. It is this kind of analysis and forward thinking which will be needed to underpin the work of Regional Development Agencies. I commend this important contribution to the regional debate.’
- Richard Caborn, MP Minister for the regions, 1999
A radical and innovative report bringing together the findings of the National Work-Life Forum on work-life balance in the 21st Century. The National Work-Life Forum is a major national campaign on work-life balance supported by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the Industrial Society, British Telecom, HSBC, SmithKline Beecham, Littlewoods, The Scarman Trust, LB Kingston and many other private/public sector partners. Research editor and author: Anna Whyatt.
The study was commissioned by TEC National Council in the spring of 2000, supported by a steering group which included: the DfEE, DTI, English Partnerships, the TUC and National Chambers of Commerce. Regional Development Agencies, responsible for the strategic economic activity of the nine regions of the UK have also participated fully in this work. This combined intelligence provided unique insight to labour market developments and skills needs which can be utilised to inform training design and service provision on the local, regional, national and sectoral level. The central aim of this project was to begin to develop an effective network partnership focusing on centres of excellence and enterprise hubs across the UK. The project has also identified the support required to develop key sector strategies and a system of information and dissemination of skills trends.
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