Book Dr Andrew Bass for your next event

Build Enthusiasm, Reduce Cynicism, Inspire Top Performers


PRAGMATIC

“I was extremely impressed at the way you presented to our group" – Iain Wright, Senior Manager, KPMG

"The feedback was very positive and attendees found the session was practical, realistic and motivational" – Catherine Robins, Partner, Pinsent Masons

What use are quality awards, CPD points, ‘Black Belts’ or indeed any kind of qualification unless they contribute to valuable organizational results? It’s so easy for the tail to wag the dog. What does it profit a business if it launches another initiative and creates a backlash of cynicism in return? 


PROVOCATIVE

"Fascinating and illuminating" – John Handley, Senior Director, Lloyds Development Capital (LDC)

There are too many fads, clichés, and just plain wrong ideas about people and performance in organizations. Three examples: there are new things under the sun, words emphatically aren’t only 7% of communication, and there are definitely more than 16 different types of people, whatever the Myers-Briggs says. 


AUTHORITATIVE

"Inspiring, yet pragmatic" – Frances Bodington, Chair, Federation of Image Consultants

Andrew has a solid and rigorous background. His PhD is in computer science, and he was head of the Psychology and Management programme at Aston Business School. He has published many articles on organizational culture in both trade and scholarly publications, and has international consulting and training experience with leading professional service firms. His broad and solid background enables him to sort the wheat from the chaff and make sure his audiences get accurate as well as pragmatic messages. 


EXPERIENCED

"You inspired the audience to 'have a go'" – Kerry Mansfield, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Andrew has spoken to a huge range of audience types: trade organisations, corporate awaydays, public lecture audiences, MBA classes, adult learners, civil servants, international delegates, professional groups, academic conferences, car workers, even (occasionally and with mixed results!) comedy club crowds. 


ENTERTAINING

"A great success with terrific feedback" –Paul Fairburn, Chair, Publicity Association of Central England

People learn and consider new ideas much more easily when they are enjoying themselves. Andrew’s audience response is consistently excellent (well apart from in the comedy clubs..).


Here are some of Andrew’s speaking topics for this year: 

Stepping Up to a New Role – What got you there won't keep you there!

Customer Experience – The obvious yet elusive key to aligning jobs with strategy

Escaping the Paradox of Empowerment – How to get employees to act like owners

Building the Future Organization – When are virtual teams actually better than 'real' ones?

When it Comes to Management: “Is there really anything new under the sun?”


About Andrew Bass

Dr Andrew Bass is uniquely qualified to present these programmes. He has worked as a contributor, speaker, workshop leader and consultant for major organisations in telecommunications, professional services, education and the non-profit sector. His articles have been published in major trade magazines, newspapers, and international scholarly journals. He has spoken in the US, Europe and Russia as a business consultant to trade groups, internal conferences, chambers of commerce, and as an expert on the behaviour in organizations at academic conferences and international science fairs.