Alan has created and oversees the business development organisation, The Oakbridge Group. Alan advises many organisations, both large and small, on how to cope with the various challenges of business change, whether growing, remaining stable, or exiting a market. This also includes mergers, takeovers, brand re-launching, and marketing techniques; including e-commerce. Alan's extensive experience is drawn from nearly thirty years of performing many roles on a fully International basis. These roles were in Sales, Service, Manufacturing, General Management and various Directorships. His trading techniques for "soft currency", “politically remote” and "third-world" markets.

Alan has created and oversees the business development organisation, The Oakbridge Group. Together with his partners, they supply a range of bespoke Business Development Services, including Management Consultancy, Skill Development Workshops, Personal Development Mentoring, and On-line Services.

These services have been supplied to organisations in both the public and private sectors, here in the UK, and more especially, overseas. The organisations using their services range in size from under twenty persons, up to major employers, including the N.H.S., Philips, Whirlpool, Beckman, Volvo, Tyco, Cookson and Siemens.

Alan advises many organisations, both large and small, on how to cope with the various challenges of business change, whether growing, remaining stable, or exiting a market. This also includes mergers, takeovers, brand re-launching, and marketing techniques; including e-commerce.

Alan's extensive experience is drawn from nearly thirty years of performing many roles on a fully International basis. These roles were in Sales, Service, Manufacturing, General Management and various Directorships. His trading portfolio was extensive and involved buying as well as selling, using specialised trading techniques for "soft currency", “politically remote” and "third-world" markets.

Speaking Topics:

Sales Techniques
Staff Motivation
Entrepreneurial Behaviour
Timely Decision Making
Effectively Managing Staff
Team Building & Leadership
Self-Motivation
Communication Skills
Building A Really Profitable Business

We were able to deconstruct and then rebuild & motivate the team. Excellent - thanks Alan!
R.Timms, Sales Director of Siemens Dematic - Germany

Thank you for the excellent training and presentations delivered over the last few weeks, feedback has been very good and the professionalism of your approach was really well received.
D.Foan, Managing Director of BDS Solutions - U.K

A man with a clear business purpose and one that has become our real friend, as well as advisor. His businesslike approach combined with his talent to deal with people, are both most noteworthy. He is always welcome here in Tbilisi.
V.Savealev, Director Of Intourist - Georgian Republic

Well done, an absolute must for all Product Managers, Sales and Marketing people. A clear, concise message which was easy to absorb, even allowing for the different backgrounds and cultures of the attendees
R.Huppe, General Manager of Assembleon - Holland

A very useful and clear message about how to maximise the use of time in today’s business world. A real eye opener to myself!
P.Helm, General Sales Manager of Philips Communications - U.K.

A very positive message about a very difficult subject and put across in a manner that did not make anyone feel that they were not part of the equation. A real ambassador for your healthcare system!
K.Masek, Professor of Charles University - Slovakia

Perfect new ideas for our organisation to use and a great refreshment of our focus in our business lives - thank you, excellent!
H.Meger, European Sales Manager of Speedline - U.S.A

This experience would be a real benefit to other employees to focus upon benefits to people, rather than just dealing with technical information
R.Mills, Clinical Director, N.H.S. - U.K.

A fresh, novel and highly useful insight into the role of a distributor, that really makes sense. It was good to hear about success stories, as well as where things can go wrong. I look forward to meeting with you again
M.Sen, Managing Director of Esman - Turkey

Provided a very practical insight into the art of negotiation, including the methods and structure needed to assure success for those involved. A very useful and inspirational experience!
G.Taylor, Marketing Director of Abtech-Europe - UK

A consummate professional, with a highly practical approach to all matters in business. We are pleased to be working with you and look forward to your next presentation.
P.Birdsall, General Manager of SCS - U.S.A.

His direct and practical approach has been an invaluable asset to the board. His guidance has directly assisted us to make our current level of business possible in an otherwise very competitive market.
B.Juhasz, General Manager of Radelcor - Hungary