About
Barry Walsh
What’s Unique About Me?
> I have a track record in helping SMEs like yours to develop winning strategies
> I am a specialist in this area and have been for twelve years
> I understand the culture of SMEs and how to add value
> My aim is to spend as little time as possible with you (unlike some others). This allows you get maximum value in the minimum time. It also make my time affordable and allows me to work with a wider range of clients – Win/Win!
What Have I Achieved?
My Experience at a Glance
> 12 years working with SME leaders and their management team
> Experienced across many sectors: Government Agencies (Enterprise Ireland, Shannon Dev., Teagasc), Manufacturing, Electronics, ICT, Food, Engineering, Chemical, Health Care, Construction Products, and Financial Services including Banking.
> Experienced with Enterprise Ireland grants system. Have worked internally with EI over the years. I have helped numerous Irish SMEs to get approval for and claim €Millions over the years. Click here to find out more about Grant Aid
> Experienced executive coach
> Experienced with family businesses and succession planning
> Held management and leadership positions in the world’s largest packaging company - Crown Cork & Seal
> Worked as assistant to CEO of group of international companies which became a PLC. This work involved site consolidation in the USA, Group purchasing, product rationalisation and more.
> Experienced and very effective in working with senior management teams and all teams at different levels
> Experienced Lean Manufacturing engineer with 5 years experience working in highly effective teams
Background
> Founder of the People Development Co. in 2004
> Principle partner of CBSI Consulting for previous six years, working mainly with Irish SME owners on the development of themselves, their management team and their business.
> Business Unit manager with Crown Cork & Seal in Wales, responsible for €95M turnover.
> Fellowship in Manufacturing Management from Cranfield University. BEng Hons from Loughborough University.
> Qualified electrician
What I Believe
> I believe every business needs great leaders, not just at the top, but at all levels.
> Without good leadership and a clear strategy, your business will not be successful.
> Leadership can be learned. It can be learned through awareness and experiential learning.
> True leaders have great fundamental qualities like wisdom, courage, passion, interest in the growth of others, selflessness, authenticity and more.
> I believe I can help you develop these qualities. Feel free to visit my web log (Blog) which gives you a weekly insight into my thoughts.
the People Development Co.
Based in Galway, Ireland. It is dedicated to helping Irish business owners/leaders and their staff to Learn. To learn about yourselves and your business, to help you develop the competencies that can establish and achieve your future vision. Leaders and their teams are supported at all levels within your business through Consulting, Training and Coaching services.
My Clients
I value what my clients say about me, after I have worked with them. You can read their written testimonials on the right hand side of most pages in this site or I can put you in touch with them directly. The best way to know what I am about, is to talk or meet with me. I’d be delighted to hear from you over the phone or by email.
Biography
For a printable biography with a summary of the above information click here Biography of Barry Walsh