Teams that work
We remove the people friction that slows decisions and delivery
Cohesion • Performance • Growth
We work with senior leaders in corporate, mid market, government and industrial environments to create clarity and rhythm so teams move with purpose and decisions flow.
Talk to us about your next integration, reset or transformation.
Trusted by leaders in corporate, government and high growth organisations
When organisations grow, merge or transform, friction shows early. Roles blur. Priorities collide. Decisions slow. Silos form. Engagement dips and customers feel it. Leaders end up firefighting instead of steering and the return on change investment stalls.
Future Focus works at the point where roles, routines and relationships meet. It is the place where most transformations and integrations lose speed. We help you create clarity, rhythm and shared purpose so work moves and teams deliver at pace.
Our Method
Sense - See how work really moves through the organisation. We identify the patterns, pressures and behaviours shaping decisions and delivery.
Surface - Bring the hidden knots to light. We make the unsaid visible so leaders see the real causes of friction, not the symptoms.
Shape - Redesign how teams work together. We clarify roles, expectations and routines so work becomes smoother and more predictable.
Shift - Embed the new behaviours and rhythms. We help teams practise different conversations and faster decision paths that hold under pressure.
Sustain - Keep the gains and protect momentum. We build capability, review cycles and habits that ensure clarity and pace endure.
We use the Five-S method to uncover hidden knots, shape how work flows across teams and embed ways of working that hold under pressure.
How We Help You Shift Performance
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Sense and Surface
Organisational insight that allows you to understand the blockers to change
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Shape and Shift
Creating and delivering adaptive ways of working to relieve your greatest blockers
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Sustain
Embedding the behaviours that allow your organisation to navigate volatility with velocity
Case Studies
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Increasing Customer Satisfaction and Reducing Cost Across Asia
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Operating Model Transformation in the Diplomatic Sector
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Enhancing Client Collaboration for Performance in the Oil and Gas Sector
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Leadership Development for Strategy Execution
What leaders say about working with Michael
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"Michael supported the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (The British Foreign Office - FCDO) through a major transformation across Asia Pacific. Despite no prior experience in the diplomatic sector, he swiftly identified and leveraged the right expertise to achieve an outstanding result"
Adam P., Kizuna Solutions, Consultant to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, London
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"Michael worked alongside the global leadership team to deliver services across key markets in Asia. He brought a consultative mindset to increasing stakeholder satisfaction across the Bank"
Nick T., Global Head Facilities Management & H&S, HSBC - London
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"Michael delivered exceptional service to our clients across Asia, bringing a diverse perspective and a strong focus on customer needs"
Tony P., Head of Corporate Services, British investment bank, Singapore
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"Partnering with Michael over a 12-month leadership program gave him deep insight into our context and challenges. He co-designed solutions that were both tailored and meaningful to our evolving needs. Throughout, he proved to be not just a delivery partner, but a trusted partner in fostering diversity of thought across our leadership team"
Kate Mills, CEO, Property Industry Foundation, Australia