Recommendations

“We had extremely positively discussions with lots of engagement showing a keen interest in the work already achieved and in particular the model moving forward for ongoing training and staff development. It was evident that we had succeeded in demonstrating our commitment to developing the account and the team associated with it, so much so that they referenced continuous improvement / BITS several times during the communication with our Staff.”
Account Development Manager, Supply Chain to a Major Pharmaceutical Company

“Brian Smith and colleagues at LDR Squared offer a highly professional training and development service to many well known companies. During my work at NEPIC and now with the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries, I have met with Brian and colleagues on a number of occasions and I have no hesitation in recommending both him and LDR Squared to potential clients.”
Ian Mains Commercial Director, National Skills Academy Process Industry

“Brian is a very experienced provider of specialised business training tailored to your Company, and the work done for our Company was of a particularly high standard/quality and delivered results for us enhancing our employee’s contributions in their roles. Brian is highly professional, good attention to detail and puts the effort in up front to truly understand your business and where he and his business can add value then develops an offering to work in partnership. He is excellent to work with and is value for money.”
George Ritchie HR Director, Sembcorp Utilities

"The initiative has been a game changer, it fits great with all our other initiatives and most of all has allowed individuals like the two Steves to blossom which I know will impress the global operations director when he comes back. I really appreciate the support you and Tim have given us, local capability is very important for a site like ours and we use it to help sell the capabilities of the plant which as you know is a tough fight we are in.”
Site Director, Major Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

“Brian was an excellent partner, representing the business community that took Northumberland into the top level of performance in terms of economic development. He is a very credible and authentic voice for meeting the needs of 21stC business.”
Jonathan Blackie Regional Director, Government Office for the North East

“I have known Brian Smith for over 16 years, since he held the Chief Executive position at LiteOn. In all of that time, Brian has been consistently the same highly intelligent, carefully reflective, skilful & caring professional senior manager. Brian does things in depth. He must achieve a full understanding of his task or assignment. He gets things done. Brian has transferred this portfolio of skills & qualities to successfully run his own training company & he now has an enviable cluster of associates & clients with whom he has done some outstanding things in the field of business education & support. I admire Brian. He is fun to work with & I would recommend him to companies without hesitation."
Alan Hall Region Director, Engineering Employers Federation

“Based on having known Brian over a number of years, I am very happy to recommend him as an enthusiastic, passionate and thoughtful leader of his business who brings those qualities to all that he does, with clients and others alike.”
David Buffham , Agent for the North East, Bank of England

“I have known Brian for some time. Both Brian and his team have a well deserved reputation for generating the kind of results that make a difference. They spend time understanding how businesses and organisations work before helping them to help themselves. In my experience Brian is always thoughtful, honest, challenging and commercially astute. A precious blend of characteristics that helps others to focus on the right answer not the easy answer.”
Alastair MacColl Chief Executive, Business & Enterprise Group

“I have known Brian for many years and have always found him to be proactive, innovative and highly professional. He is always a pleasure to work with.”
Paul Callaghan Chairman, The Leighton Group

“Brian is a rare commodity - a highly professional and skilled consultant who truly understands how the public sector and private business works. A really pleasant chap too! Highly recommended for any research or project management work in his field.”
David Ward Chief Executive, Aligned Solutions Ltd

“Brian worked with SLT Engineering Limited as a Management Consultant / Business Mentor, his detailed knowledge of numerous management styles helped us to find new directions and work streams that have kept SLT in business through the most difficult recession' I would recommend Brian to any company wanting advice or guidance on management styles or employee training systems.”
Ernie Craig Managing Director SLT Engineering

“Brian is a business leader in every sense. As a leader of companies he has achieved remarkable success but also as a leader within the business community. He does so with quiet confidence and conviction which engenders support and loyalty. A true professional”
Graeme Mills Operations Manager, Business Link Northumberland

“Brian always delivers more than is expected due to his creativity and experience. His outputs are of the highest quality - and are reliably on time.”
Bob Bell Consultant with Foundation Degree Forward

“Brian has worked as a management consultant with staff at various levels within Aesica Pharmaceuticals. The training typically consists of an introduction to a subject area followed by individual and team exercises through which Brian guides the trainees. We have engaged Brian on a number of occasions over the past 4 years due to the quality of his work.”
Richard Cross Aesica Pharmaceuticals