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Meet our CEO

Tony Quinlan

Over 24 years I have worked with some of the largest and most complex organisations in the world, helping them tackle many challenging problems. 

I have led innovative projects around the world with UN agencies and NGOs, governments, multinational corporations and small startups - helping them to understand how citizens, customers, employees, stakeholders and decision-makers see them and their services. More importantly, I work with those clients to co-create radical, achievable change.

Explore how we might work together

Book a meeting with Tony

“Not sure? Let’s have a quick conversation.

I work with leaders dealing with tricky organisational issues where standard approaches aren't quite cutting it. Let's explore:

Hexagon bullet   What’s actually happening in your organisation

Hexagon bullet   Whether what I do might be helpful (or whether you need something completely different)

Hexagon bullet   Practical ways forward that fit your specific context

No sales pitch - just a thoughtful discussion about your organisation. Book a 15-minute chat and let's explore what's possible.

Moving your organisation forward

How we would work together

Let’s face it - when you're dealing with complex challenges, it can feel overwhelming. Standard approaches may have served you well in the past, but now you need something different. Here's how we might work together

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Initial conversation:

A chance to understand your situation and explore what's possible. Together, we see whether there's a useful way to work together. No commitment, just straight talk.

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Shape our approach

Drawing on my experience of what works in complex situations to create practical changes that people want to make. We design approaches that fit your context and engage your teams.

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Create momentum

Helping people see situations differently and find actions they're ready to take. We implement changes thoughtfully, finding what works and what people will sustain.

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Keep evolving

Building in ways to spot early signals, regularly reviewing and adapting. This helps your organisation navigate complexity more effectively.

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This is about partnership

Your knowledge of your organisation combined with my experience of complex change.

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Our experience

Where these approaches have made a difference

I've worked with leaders facing complex challenges across a diverse range of settings - from government departments wrestling with policy implementation to tech companies navigating rapid growth. Different sectors, similar patterns, uniquely customised approaches.

Business & Industry

From global corporations to small internet startups, I’ve helped organisations become more adaptable and effective. Working with leadership teams to spot emerging opportunities, build responsive cultures, and help people work together in new ways - particularly during times of market and technological shifts.

Government & Public Service

I've supported government bodies in creating meaningful change in how they work and serve citizens. This has included helping policy teams become more responsive, teaching managers to adapt centrally-driven programs to local needs, and developing new approaches for citizens to shape decisions that affect their communities.

International Development

I've partnered with development organisations to make programs more effective and locally-owned. My work has focused on introducing adaptive management approaches, creating ways for local voices to influence decisions, and helping teams bridge the gap between high-level objectives and on-the-ground realities.

Our collaboration

Organisations I have worked with

Ready to explore what's possible?

Complexity training and coaching is not for everyone, I'm probably not your person if you've already decided on the answer or just want another efficiency drive. My work thrives in curiosity and care for humans - so if you're more interested in control than enabling potential, or if engineering solutions are your only lens, we might not be the best match.
I help people discover richer possibilities, not implement pre-packaged answers.

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