Aaron Penwill
Managing Director and Head of Performance at Lean Practice Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Danny Riley
I saw Aaron speak at DisruptHR and he’s definitely someone who knows what he’s talking about. It’s clear how passionate he is about performance too. I was learning a lot not only from the content but also his style of speech. Definitely recommended.
Barry McDonnell
I have had the pleasure of working with Aaron and he has been my leadership coach and mentor since 2014. Developing and coaching people is not a job for Aaron this is more of a vocation. He’s totally committed to being the best he can be to ensure you in turn are the best you can be. A few hours with Aaron and you are reflecting on the art of the possible for the next 3 weeks, followed by him holding you to account for making progress on the 'big goals' that really count. A real leader a real agent for change and a genuine decent bloke. I would totally recommend Aaron it will change how you think, lead and drive a real culture of improvement. He’s Epic.
Chris Gannon
I have worked with Aaron for just short of 8 years, most recently on the development of standardised work and improvements to employee engagement within De La Rue. I have also personally undertook his ‘Performance Coach Programme’ which has been invaluable to me on my leadership journey. Aaron is a force of nature who brings immense energy to the tasks he undertakes. He is highly engaging and a great communicator at all levels of an organisation with a rare talent of making the complex sound simple. As a coach he is particularly good at increasing positive motivation, challenging your thinking and bringing a new perspective to the most difficult of situations. I highly recommend Aaron, as both a performance coach and as a change agent to any organisation looking to take the next step towards excellence.
Danny Riley
I saw Aaron speak at DisruptHR and he’s definitely someone who knows what he’s talking about. It’s clear how passionate he is about performance too. I was learning a lot not only from the content but also his style of speech. Definitely recommended.
Barry McDonnell
I have had the pleasure of working with Aaron and he has been my leadership coach and mentor since 2014. Developing and coaching people is not a job for Aaron this is more of a vocation. He’s totally committed to being the best he can be to ensure you in turn are the best you can be. A few hours with Aaron and you are reflecting on the art of the possible for the next 3 weeks, followed by him holding you to account for making progress on the 'big goals' that really count. A real leader a real agent for change and a genuine decent bloke. I would totally recommend Aaron it will change how you think, lead and drive a real culture of improvement. He’s Epic.
Chris Gannon
I have worked with Aaron for just short of 8 years, most recently on the development of standardised work and improvements to employee engagement within De La Rue. I have also personally undertook his ‘Performance Coach Programme’ which has been invaluable to me on my leadership journey. Aaron is a force of nature who brings immense energy to the tasks he undertakes. He is highly engaging and a great communicator at all levels of an organisation with a rare talent of making the complex sound simple. As a coach he is particularly good at increasing positive motivation, challenging your thinking and bringing a new perspective to the most difficult of situations. I highly recommend Aaron, as both a performance coach and as a change agent to any organisation looking to take the next step towards excellence.
Danny Riley
I saw Aaron speak at DisruptHR and he’s definitely someone who knows what he’s talking about. It’s clear how passionate he is about performance too. I was learning a lot not only from the content but also his style of speech. Definitely recommended.
Barry McDonnell
I have had the pleasure of working with Aaron and he has been my leadership coach and mentor since 2014. Developing and coaching people is not a job for Aaron this is more of a vocation. He’s totally committed to being the best he can be to ensure you in turn are the best you can be. A few hours with Aaron and you are reflecting on the art of the possible for the next 3 weeks, followed by him holding you to account for making progress on the 'big goals' that really count. A real leader a real agent for change and a genuine decent bloke. I would totally recommend Aaron it will change how you think, lead and drive a real culture of improvement. He’s Epic.
Chris Gannon
I have worked with Aaron for just short of 8 years, most recently on the development of standardised work and improvements to employee engagement within De La Rue. I have also personally undertook his ‘Performance Coach Programme’ which has been invaluable to me on my leadership journey. Aaron is a force of nature who brings immense energy to the tasks he undertakes. He is highly engaging and a great communicator at all levels of an organisation with a rare talent of making the complex sound simple. As a coach he is particularly good at increasing positive motivation, challenging your thinking and bringing a new perspective to the most difficult of situations. I highly recommend Aaron, as both a performance coach and as a change agent to any organisation looking to take the next step towards excellence.
Danny Riley
I saw Aaron speak at DisruptHR and he’s definitely someone who knows what he’s talking about. It’s clear how passionate he is about performance too. I was learning a lot not only from the content but also his style of speech. Definitely recommended.
Barry McDonnell
I have had the pleasure of working with Aaron and he has been my leadership coach and mentor since 2014. Developing and coaching people is not a job for Aaron this is more of a vocation. He’s totally committed to being the best he can be to ensure you in turn are the best you can be. A few hours with Aaron and you are reflecting on the art of the possible for the next 3 weeks, followed by him holding you to account for making progress on the 'big goals' that really count. A real leader a real agent for change and a genuine decent bloke. I would totally recommend Aaron it will change how you think, lead and drive a real culture of improvement. He’s Epic.
Chris Gannon
I have worked with Aaron for just short of 8 years, most recently on the development of standardised work and improvements to employee engagement within De La Rue. I have also personally undertook his ‘Performance Coach Programme’ which has been invaluable to me on my leadership journey. Aaron is a force of nature who brings immense energy to the tasks he undertakes. He is highly engaging and a great communicator at all levels of an organisation with a rare talent of making the complex sound simple. As a coach he is particularly good at increasing positive motivation, challenging your thinking and bringing a new perspective to the most difficult of situations. I highly recommend Aaron, as both a performance coach and as a change agent to any organisation looking to take the next step towards excellence.
Credentials
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Oxford Leading Strategic Projects Programme
University of OxfordMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Evernote Certified Consultant
EvernoteOct, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lean Practice Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director and Head of Performance
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Sep 2010 - Present
My team and I work with CEO's/MD's, CFO's/FD's and COO's/Ops Directors at companies across the world to build organisations that are BETTER. FASTER. We close the gap between the desired results and actual results they are getting using a combination of lean principles, leadership and the psychology of change. We help organisations improve the way they improve by making improvement work. Senior Business leaders come to us when they see… • Improvements not sustaining • Problems that keep recurring • Projects failing on time and budget • Innovation not happening quick enough • People not engaged and contributing to the level they are capable of Most of all, they all have a DISSATISFACTION with the current state and a genuine commitment to do better. After working with us, our clients walk away with.. • Certainty of what they do delivers what's expected • A way of working that ensures improvements sustain • A culture of making things better • Leaders that create more leaders They have CONFIDENCE that issues will be dealt with and improvements implemented and sustained. Show less
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Balfour Beatty plc
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Continuous Improvement Director
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Driving best practice across the business and supporting UK Construction Services in meeting its financial and operational targets. Relentless focus on bringing out the best in people to drive improvements at every level, ensuring Balfour Beatty delivers outstanding value for it's clients. Driving best practice across the business and supporting UK Construction Services in meeting its financial and operational targets. Relentless focus on bringing out the best in people to drive improvements at every level, ensuring Balfour Beatty delivers outstanding value for it's clients.
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Cambridge Leadership Group
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
Design and deliver global leadership programs and manage UK projects for leading global leadership consultancy with deep expertise in: • Mastering Complexity – A process for assessing and building leadership capacity • Transforming Leadership Capabilities – A Real Work approach that produces breakthroughs in leadership ability • Advancing The Organization – Services and certification to drive scale and sustainability Design and deliver global leadership programs and manage UK projects for leading global leadership consultancy with deep expertise in: • Mastering Complexity – A process for assessing and building leadership capacity • Transforming Leadership Capabilities – A Real Work approach that produces breakthroughs in leadership ability • Advancing The Organization – Services and certification to drive scale and sustainability
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De La Rue
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Learning and Development Leader
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Leading the design and delivery of Leadership Development programs for the Supply Chain to accelerate their Operational Excellence journey.
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Production Manager/ Head of Site
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
Head of site for the print, personalisation and mailing of secure documents
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Project Manager
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Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Delivering a new organisational landscape in terms of workplace organisation, across the complete supply chain division. Project managing, facilitating and training all levels to deliver an organised efficient workplace with committed and engaged employees. Driving the culture change to produce a foundation to continually improve upon
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Performance Champion ( Internal L&D coach )
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Dec 2008 - Apr 2011
Drive and execute a leadership development program over two manufacturing sites across the North of England. The program supports leaders/influencers, of all levels, in the art of effective performance management. My role is to coach, mentor and train these leaders in Leadership techniques focusing on effective communication and performance management.
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Process Improvement Manager
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Initial role with De La Rue before leading onto my present role working as an internal coach in a Leadership Development program. Currently still oversee improvement activities across a manufacturing site and advice and facilitate projects where necessary
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Production Manager
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
Production Manager at Promat's Blackburn manufacturing facility producing passive fire protection building materials and high temperature insulation textiles Production Manager at Promat's Blackburn manufacturing facility producing passive fire protection building materials and high temperature insulation textiles
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SCA - Hygiene and Forest Products Company
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Sweden
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Technician
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Apr 2005 - Aug 2006
Engineer responsible for maintenance on tissue converting lines at the Skelmersdale operation. Engineer responsible for maintenance on tissue converting lines at the Skelmersdale operation.
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Royal Air Force (RAF)
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Engineer
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Aug 1996 - Apr 2005
Aircraft Engineer (Airframes) Aircraft Engineer (Airframes)
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Education
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Lancaster University
Executive Diploma in Management Studies -
Cantle Leadership Development
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Cambridge Leadership Group
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Blackburn College
HNC, Electrical & Electronic Engineering