I build delivery capability in mission-driven organisations, helping teams grow without losing strategic focus or momentum. The type of areas where I can help are:
- Bringing multiple teams into alignment across a portfolio
- Making prioritisation clear and conflict-free
- Bringing siloed teams and siloed functions into a single, joined-up process for delivery
- Measuring what matters, so that metrics and reporting really work for your organisation
- Building a culture where people can do their best work and continuously improve.
I have deep knowledge of Agile and Lean principles, but my expertise lies in knowing how and when to apply them, especially in environments where we’re starting from scratch or with a blend of traditional and Agile methods. The approach differs depending on the people, the products or services, and the organisation.
I started in digital agencies, including running my own for six years. This gave me exposure to many different organisations, people, practices, and challenges. This breadth of exposure – combined with adopting Agile & Lean methodologies early on – led to opportunities to work on bigger and more complex projects – including national security systems for government and transformation programmes in the private sector. More recent roles include Business Agility Consultant and Interim Chief Product Officer.
Who I work with
With experience in government, commercial, and not-for-profits, my focus is with mission driven-organisations such as charities, non-for-profits, and B Corps.
I am also taking on some pro bono work while trialling a new accelerated approach to increasing impact. Please contact me if you’re doing socially positive work and are interested in taking part.
I have recently started codifying what I have learnt over the years to help me learn from each experience and to benefit others experiencing the same challenges. Take a look at my Delivery Health Model, and if you’d like to know more you can request a 45-minute audit consultation.
Matt was key in bringing senior stakeholders and the Product & Engineering teams into alignment on the processes and goals of the business. He effortlessly and pragmatically delivers both broad strategic advice and the day-to-day tactics that allow Product Managers to get the important work done. Matt’s the real deal. Highly recommended!
TL, Product Lead
Everyone benefits when you focus on the processes and put people at the heart of improving them: teams become more motivated, customers get more value and better service, and organisations become more efficient and resilient.
My values
Most of my work isn’t about the theory of agile and lean – or any other principles or practices. It’s about people. My approach to supporting and working with people is driven by my three core values:
- Collaboration. I believe that working together, with connection to each other, is the way to achieve a greater impact.
- Inclusion. To work more effectively together, we need to understand each other and create cultures that are inclusive and equitable. As a white male, I continually work to acknowledge the reality and culture in which I grew up and how it affects my beliefs and preconceptions of others.
- Openness. Openness is key to building trust and connecting with each other, and this drives effective collaboration.