Howard Exton-Smith

Following a general management career in the private sector, I have over 20 years’ experience as a consultant, facilitator, trainer, and coach focusing on management and organisational development, specialising in strategy and impact, business and project management, finance, governance and change. From a background in psychology, marketing and professional services, I have extensive experience of designing and delivering successful outcome-oriented, solutions-focussed, development and capacity-building programmes with a range of audiences in the UK and internationally. I have lived and worked in Europe, Africa, and North America; have been a UK charity Trustee and Chair.

Clients

I have worked with National and local infrastructure organisations; professional membership bodies and trade associations; service providers and grant makers

Qualifications

I hold a first degree in Human Psychology, a Master’s degree in Management, and am a Belbin Team Roles Accredited consultant.

Experience

Consulting
Strategic & business planning
Assessments & evaluations
Cross-sector partnerships and collaborative working
Performance improvement
Governance reviews
Board/CEO/Leadership team dynamics
Power and integrity
Mentoring and coaching;
Facilitation: Stakeholder and user involvement
Organisational planning & development
Awaydays
Training: Strategic & business planning
Impact assessment
Feedback & development