James Thew

– I accompany leaders, entrepreneurs and management teams in contexts of growth, transformation and complexity, when clarity is lacking, decisions stall and overload becomes a risk. – My interventions typically last 6 to 12 months (and beyond) and combine coaching, consulting, facilitation and training, depending on the situation. My role is to help people regain perspective and move forward with alignment, ownership and effectiveness. – Selected current and recent assignments: – Strategic vision & organisational transformation (Professional Services) - Accompanying an M.D. and his associate following a change in governance, in a context of unclear shared vision and organisational uncertainty. – Scope: 1 year – 25 people. – Focus: vision alignment, leadership dialogue and decision-making during reorganisation. – International sales strategy & growth (Industrial / Hi-Tech) - Design and deployment of an international strategy in a context of strong growth ambition combined with lack of focus and decision overload. – Scope: 6 months – M.D. and executive team (6 people). – Focus: strategic positioning, prioritisation and leadership alignment. – Leadership support during post-merger integration (Family-owned Group) - Accompanying a Sales Director and her team during the integration of two former competitors, in a context of tensions, cultural differences and fragile alignment. – Scope: 1,5 years - 15 managers. – Focus: leadership posture, cohesion and decision-making. – Long-term leadership & facilitation programme (Agri-food / FMCG) - Multi-year accompaniment of owners, executive committee and senior management, in a context of rapid growth and inconsistent practices. – Scope: 5 years – 50-60 managers. – Impact: harmonised management practices and a shared leadership language. – Additional activities: – Business coaching and sparring for entrepreneurs and TPE/PME leaders; – Training in strategy, leadership, international sales and intercultural communication; – Teaching at Master's level.

– Hands-on Management 3.0 leadership workshops focus on tangible practices to help managers, team leaders, middle management, and C-level executives increase employee engagement and foster transformational change within their organisations.

– Principal responsibilities: – Intercultural Communication – Teaming building – Business games & Role Play – Working / Presenting with Impact as a Team and across Cultures