I work with my son Peter Blair, managing a construction company.people remain at the centre of my work philosophy. Get the team and relationships working and the job seems to go well.

Strategic responsibility for the growth and development of the company including financial management, operations, marketing and people developmentMy belief in people and their inherent ability to grow and develop, has resulted in a culture of good people management. The company is a jewel of best practice within the local construction industry. Implemented change from a culture of subcontract labour only working, to a directly employed workforce. Promoted a customer focussed approach achieved through a people focused philosophy. These achievements have been externally recognised Investor in People standard 2002Investor in People Competition best practice award 2003FORCE award for training 2005 Investor In people review 2005 Influencing the informal culture of the organisation by offering the core conditions of counselling & psychotherapy Improving the effectiveness of group working by the enhancement of communication between people.My approach developed a coaching, mentoring and training culture with many outstanding and proud results. Work with individuals include supporting a manager diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, development of a person from secretary through to Contracts Director and support for four of our people identified as Dyslexic