Mistrust is everywhere

Mistrust is everywhere in business today. At the time of writing my first book another global economic recession was hitting the UK (and most parts of the world) and the inevitable job cuts and financial hardships returned with a vengeance. At the time of my second book we were hitting what some would say was…

Board fit for purpose

During my time at Sport Wales I came to the conclusion that there is a compelling case to change both the structure and make-up of the Board. Continuing times of austerity, a need for a more strategic approach regarding delivery of Sport Wales’ services, and a greater need for innovation and critical thinking around organisation…

Important Independent Research

I’ve referred previously to the independent research that was conducted prior to my Sport Wales Chair’s Review, by Bright Purpose, and below are the files that detail what this research included, how it was conducted, and the findings. These are the exact files presented to the Board in September and again in October and were one…

The Road to an Active & Sporting Nation

Following on from my recent sharing of the official Sport Wales Chair Review, that I submitted to Sport Wales and Welsh Government last year, I thought it would be useful and make sense to share with you the research, information and feedback from stakeholders, and the findings that led to my Review in the first place….

Open Letter

I wanted to share with you a letter I wrote and sent to the staff at Sport Wales, who I was lucky enough to work alongside during my relatively brief time with the organisation. I was and am continually grateful for all of their support, hard work, passion, professionalism and commitment to the cause. Apart…

Sport Wales

As many of you will now be fully aware, my role as Chair of Sport Wales, was recently terminated, following a suspension of the entire Board previously, and following my extensive Review into the organisation, which was submitted to key stakeholders. As I expressed in a BBC News interview recently, following my dismissal, I am extremely disappointed…