Client Reviews
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Stephen Lennon
Head of Avellemy Private WealthJohn Yule
Head of UK & Ireland Distribution – T Rowe PriceI worked with James while I was leading the UK & Ireland distribution business for T. Rowe Price International.
We had the challenge to sharpen and deliver a challenging growth strategy in the UK & Ireland Intermediary and Institutional businesses. James worked closely with me and our leadership team to help focus on defining where we wanted to be, assess where we were and agree our focus & priorities.
Working with James was excellent and insightful. He provided considered challenge and support to the team using a customised approach with the help of his Four Forces models and processes.Above all, James gave us external accountability and candid guidance, where appropriate, helping us to deliver real clarity when engaging with key stakeholders, clients, and each other.
Most importantly the team proudly delivered strong results and recognised James’s input as being an important catalyst in meeting our stretching goals.
The experience with James and Four Forces helped us take consistent action which despite being challenging kept me and the team on track. Notably, James worked tirelessly, and through his engagement and integrity became an important part of the team – an unusual experience when working with the all too frequent ‘off-the-shelf’ consultancy practice that generally feeds back what you already tend to know following some team interaction.
I would strongly recommend you engage with James and see how he can help you deliver the results you aspire to meet.
Steven Lloyd
Managing Director - Avellemy LimitedI am delighted to share my positive experience and a glowing testimonial for the services provided by Four Forces Consulting. From start to finish, my collaboration with James has been nothing short of outstanding.
First and foremost, the depth of knowledge and expertise in the field of strategy consulting is superb. He possessed a comprehensive understanding of our industry and market dynamics, allowing him to provide invaluable insights and recommendations tailored specifically to my organisation's needs. His ability to analyse complex situations, identify opportunities, and work with the team and I to devise effective strategies is impressive.
What sets James apart is his personalised and hands-on approach. With an ability to dedicate his attention to clients, ensuring that every aspect of the project receives meticulous care and consideration. This level of dedication is rare to find and demonstrates commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes.
Throughout our engagement, the James exhibited exceptional communication skills. Actively listened to the teams’ concerns, ideas, and aspirations, fostering a strong sense of collaboration and trust. He was always approachable, responsive, and open to discussion, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. James’s ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner was particularly impressive, ensuring that I and the broader team fully grasped the approach and strategies proposed.The results of James’s work speak for themselves. Thanks to the guidance and insightful recommendations, my organisation has been able to move forward on several key areas of development in a much shorter period that would have been possible otherwise. James’s innovative thinking and solutions have helped us navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve key objectives.
Furthermore, his integrity and ethical conduct deserve special mention. Throughout he demonstrated unwavering professionalism, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. This level of trust is crucial when working on sensitive projects, and I felt completely secure in his hands.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend James and Four Forces Consulting to any organisation seeking strategic guidance and transformational results. His expertise, dedication, and personalised approach are top notch. Collaborating with him has been an enriching experience, and I am confident that he will continue to exceed expectations and positively impact any organisation fortunate enough to engage Four Forces services.
Steven Brown
Head of UK Wholesale - Global Equity Fund BoutiqueJames and I have worked together for many years, both when he was Head of Change at OMGI and more recently with Four Forces.
James helped me to develop a credible business plan that won the support of the board, acted as a great sounding board when tackling challenging business decisions, and tested my plans and processes to make sure I had everything covered.
Whether it’s refining your ideas, building a plan, or helping you get things done, James' experience, professionalism, and ability to adapt to your needs, makes him an excellent external support to you and your team.
He is trustworthy and works with discretion, supporting and challenging you to develop and deliver on your objectives.
If you want someone to help with your next challenge, I recommend you have a chat with James.
David Morcher
Head of Collectives - Avellemy LimitedJames was a pleasure to work with. He was very diligent in his approach, clearly understanding our business and importantly structuring our interactions and his engagements in a way that gave appreciation to my workload whilst keeping momentum on our work together.
His “team-led transformation” approach gave me the right balance of structure and space that steered and coached well; without stifling my knowledge, philosophy, and opinions on how our team should work. This worked well and meant I could drive the thoughts and ideas throughout.
The outputs of our discussions were high quality and very comprehensive; and will be great foundation points for our team to lean on as we progress.
I really enjoyed working with James and he was a very useful resource for me during an incredibly busy time.
Theresa Russell
Head of Distribution - Boutique Investment ManagerWorking with James was a pleasure and extremely constructive. His knowledge, experience and approach helped me refine ideas and strategies enabling me to identify and focus on the next phases within our business.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James – he is both collaborative and diligent in his approach, whilst being trustworthy and passionate about his work.