Beyond Buy-in: The Power of Engagement
Engagement vs Buy-in In today’s fast-paced, collaborative business environment, passive approval is no longer enough. Clients want to be part of the process, not just the recipient. In consulting, project management, and many other industries, the phrase “client buy-in” is often seen as a milestone. It’s shorthand for agreement, approval, or a green light to […]
My Journey to Chartership
I started in the consultancy industry nearly 8 years ago, eager to learn the basics of the profession. As the years passed and I gathered experience across different projects and industries, increasing my desire to learn more, and ultimately be a better consultant. I first heard about the Management Consultant Chartership accreditation when I joined […]
Celebrating Our First Associate Chartered Consultant – Congratulations, Elliott!
We’re delighted to share the final chartership achievement from our latest cohort – a huge congratulations to Elliott, who is now officially recognised as our first Associate Chartered Management Consultant (Assoc. ChMC)! This well-deserved accreditation reflects Elliott’s continued commitment to excellence and the impact he’s had during his time at Managementors. From delivering high-quality client work […]
Managementors collaborates with Taylor Woodrow
Managementors is excited to announce the launch of a new project in partnership with Taylor Woodrow. Initially working on two large infrastructure projects: in North London and in Birmingham, Project EfficienSite is focused on enhancing processes, ways of working, and ultimately driving performance across all programmes, bringing consistency and a foundation for continuous improvement. Key […]
Teamwork, Reflection & a Bit of Friendly Competition — Our Summer Conference at Oakley Hall
Last week, we hit pause on the day-to-day and gathered at Oakley Hall for our bi-annual conference — a chance to reflect on everything we’ve achieved so far this year, and to gear up for what’s still to come. The morning sessions gave us time to look back on the past six months — celebrating […]
Mastering Mega Projects: Overcoming the Iron Triangle
“Fast, Good or Cheap” Mega projects represent some of the most ambitious and complex initiatives undertaken worldwide. With budgets running into the £billions and timescales stretching over decades, these projects are critical for economic development and societal progress, with examples including HS2, the Elizabeth Line and Hinkley Point power station. Frequently plagued by cost overruns, […]
Celebrating Our Newly Chartered Consultants
We are proud to announce that five more of our consultants – Ed Durkin, James Gilbert, Dan Nicholson, Luke Wiles and Ricardo Braun – have recently been awarded Chartered status by the Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) accreditation scheme. This also means that we now have 46% of those applicable for chartership in the company chartered! […]
Managementors Named Finalists in 2025 MCA Awards – Third Year Running
We’re delighted to announce that Managementors has been named a finalist in the 2025 MCA (Management Consultancies Association) Awards – marking our third consecutive year of recognition at one of the most prestigious events in the consulting industry. This year, we’re proud to have been shortlisted in three categories: Our longstanding partnership with Phoenix Group […]
Sustaining Progress Post-ISO 14001 Accreditation
Following our ISO 14001 accreditation towards the end of last year, we are continuing to take practical steps to improve our environmental performance and embed sustainability into day-to-day operations. So far, we’ve focused on straightforward, effective changes that reduce our impact without disrupting how we work. These include: These initiatives are part of our wider […]
Active Management vs Micromanagement
The terms active management and micromanagement are often confused when working in a front-line supervisory workplace. The misunderstanding of what an active manager does compared to a micro manager can hinder effective supervisory practices. At its core, active management is about empowering teams through strategic oversight and trust to drive performance, whereas micromanagement is characterised […]
