Phil Richardson
Infinity Context Free Process for business biomimetics
Dr Phil Richardson of Thoughtcrew Limited has developed a new process for the translation between between business problems and biological systems. This, the Infinity Context Free Process, provides an approach for strategic thinking and can be used as a workshop process or can be embedded into the strategy process or the innovation process of a [...]
The principles of success - hear Professor Patrick Jordan on the 17th September
Hear Thoughtcrew friend Patrick Jordan share the principles of success at a seminar in the South West. He will cover:-
Take Responsibility. Understand that we, and nobody else, are ultimately responsible for our actions, thoughts and attitudes. How our lives turn out is up to us and no-one else.
Set Goals. Goals provide us with [...]
Biology is the inspiration for leadership development, innovation and growth
Phil Richardson, Consulting Director of Thoughtcrew, a Bath based leadership consultancy was awarded his PhD in biomimetics at the University of Bath this week. Phil has been researching the application of biology to leadership and strategy as a part time student at the University. Initial applications of the research have helped leadership teams think [...]
Thoughtcrew launches three new business biomimetic services
Business biomimetic solutions
Thoughtcrew has developed three business biomimetic offers for leadership, change management and innovation. The following summary provides an overview of the offers and shows how these could work for your business.
Business biomimetics and introduction
This is a range of education and introduction to business biomimetics talks and workshops. Lasting from a one hour talk [...]
The fish rots from the head analogy is wrong
It is true that a dead fish rots from the head due to the massive amount of water content compared to the muscular tail. However there is a serious flaw in the analogy. The analogy assumes that senior management are in the head of the fish and that they do such a bad job the [...]
Self healing membranes
Plants have been used as the biomimetic inspiration of self healing membranes for tyres. Work done by Dr Olga Speck at the University of Freiburg shows that a new self healing membrane can quickly and effectively repair pneumatic structures such as tyres. For more
Horseshoe fungus biologized in Bath City Guide
Just had one of the biologize photo’s published in the City of Bath Guide.
Pictures from the Guide Dogs Paw Trek
I have just uploaded pictures from the Paw Trek at Longleat. There is one of Tessa with her bandanna after being awarded the Guide Dogs medal for fundraising. It was a really well organised day and very calm considering all the dogs that were there. Thanks to all the friends and customers of Thoughtcrew that [...]
When selecting a consultancy how important is their method?
Having worked for a number of consultancies (Deloitte, Druid, IBM and now Thoughtcrew) I have had mixed messages from clients about the importance of the consulting method in the buying decision. Those consultancies that slavishly promote and then implement using a ‘proven’ method seems to appeal to some whereas others prefer the ‘framework’ approach. A [...]
Phil Richardson joins the PSL at The Lords for the launch of The Partner
Lord David Evans of Watford hosted the 20th anniversay of PSL at the House of Lords this week. Over 180 business leaders joined together to launch the latest edition of The Partner magazine. Phil Richardson, Thoughtcrew, authored the thought leadership chapter “Fit for the Future” exploring the use of evolution as a model for innovation. [...]
