I am a strategic manager with over 30 years experience in the public sector. I have worked at five local authorities. My final post was a corporate director. I have also been a freelance management consultant and trainer. I am currently a Director with Drummond MacFarlane Ltd and Ken Davis Associates. My areas of expertise are based on my experience in policy, strategy and management development in a political environment. They cover strategy development, shared services, strategic commissioning, performance and project management, communication and change management, and partnership working.I have a track record of leading, coaching, training and motivating staff and building effective collaborative and partnership relationships. I have high level analytical skills and am used to communicating complex issues simply and effectively. I also have good experience of managing people and resources.Specialties: Strategy development, shared services, strategic commissioning, performance management, partnership working and change management.