McGrady Consulting and Executive Development

As founder and Managing Director of Cambridge Management Sciences, Steve has been assisting organisations to improve their organisational effectiveness and turn strategy into results since 2002. His clients include large corporations such as HSBC, Reckitt Benckiser and Bank of New York; major non-profits such as the Health Foundation; and international firms such as Röhlig Logistics (Germany), and Sharaka Holdings (Qatar). Steve is collaborative, involving client personnel, developing their competency and capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills supported by coaching and mentoring. Although 60-75% of his work was for existing clients, it consisted of predominantly new project work. Engagements are usually completed within six to twelve months. Working against specific objectives with clearly established outcomes and timing, contributing to client business goals. Experience and results indicate that improved performance requires investment in people, systems and support structures. However, that investment does not require additional resources, but rather the redeployment of talents, resources and expertise that are already present. He uses an evidence-based approach in consultancy, coaching and learning & development practices that delivers significant benefits to clients. It enables him to help clients develop effective and adaptable organisations through using the best information available. That can be ‘hard’ information in management science or ‘soft’ information in the human sciences – no fads and no fuzziness. So, how does an evidence-based approach work? - Applying scientific principles to problem-solving, decision-making and management processes. - Using a systematic approach to gathering facts about your organisation before making recommendations. - Applying critical thinking and decision support tools that reduce bias to improve judgement - Considering the ethical dimension, including effects on stakeholders