Dr Emma Langman-Maher

Experience

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  University of Bristol

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2003

  Student and postgraduate research student

  I spent several happy years at the University of Bristol reading:- Civil Engineering (with a year in Spain)- PhD in Systems Thinking ("A Systems Approach to Asset Management in the Hydro-Electric Sector")

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  Oscar Faber

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Transportation Planner

  Multi-modal studies; modal shift; Quality Bus Routes, COBA etc.

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  FaberMaunsell

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Transportation Planner

  I had an interesting and enjoyable few years with FaberMaunsell (previously Oscar Faber, Maunsell, M&E etc). I worked in the Bristol and Birmingham offices in several roles (not all at once!):- transportation planner- asset management consultant- performance management specialistIf you are thinking of a career in Engineering you may wish to upskill your drinking capabilities - especially if you are veering towards Transportation Planning. To misquote S-Club Seven, "There ain't no party like a TP party". Show less

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  Highways Agency

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Specialist Consultant

  Advised on the development of the EMAC. With the Government's current ideas about some form of private sector involvement in Highways, this experience is suddenly very and useful again!

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  Atkins

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for leading changes (process, organisational - as required) to improve performance and efficiency - for the benefit of the organisation as well as our customers. This role relates to the Highways Services business, which is an Integrated Provider of services to the Highways Agency and local highway authorities across the UK.I have a change management role which focuses on applying "Lean" (Deming School, thereof!) through facilitating our people to improve the processes that they work in (e.g. end to end) for the benefit of our customers, stakeholders - and our people themselves. Eliminating waste and encouraging greater job enjoyment at the same time! Show less

  • Efficiency & Performance Lead

    Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Business Excellence Manager (Area 10)

    Jan 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Performance Manager - Business Improvements Team

    Nov 2004 - Dec 2005
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  E2 (E Squared) Software Limited

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Principal Consultant

  - Working with fellow Business Improvement consultants to deliver high quality management consultancy and software solutions to clients- Refining and further developing E2's drive into specific markets- In conjunction with the CEO, continually developing Business Improvement best practice for the company and managing ongoing BI training and staff development

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  E Squared Thinking Ltd

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

  Head of Business Improvement

  Director for E Squared Thinking. Focussing on Business Improvement work with our clients. This includes facilitation, coaching, consulting etc. Our goal is to improve the world through helping individuals and organisations to improve the way they work. We get great satisfaction from transferring skills to our clients, so that they can carry on doing it themselves.

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  Progression Partnership

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2014

  CHANGE MAGICIAN

  Conjuring up magical change that re-integrates vertical and horizontal silos from boardroom to front-line, from supplier to society. And making complex problems and staff morale issues disappear in a puff of pink smoke. For good.

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  University of Bristol

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2013

  Working to develop, market and deliver the new MSc in Systems Learning and Leadership. An exciting collaboration between the Graduate School of Education and the Department of Civil Engineering.If you fancy something like an MBA where your challenges at work form the main subject of your inquiry (rather than trying to fit your academic projects into your work) this is for you! An extremely innovative programme that is for senior people from education, industry, the public sector and the third sector.http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/sll/It starts this autumn and it's going to be fantastic!! :-) Show less

  • Visiting Fellow

    Jan 2008 - Sept 2013

  • Lecturer in Systems Learning and Leadership

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
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  The Welcome, Knutsford

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Chair of the Board of Trustees

  The Welcome is at the heart of the community in Longridge and Shaw HeathThe Welcome is a safe place for all, a place where everyone can come and be themselves and enjoy activities and company with friends. At the heart of The Welcome is a busy friendly cafe with great value home cooked food.Our activities include a youth cafe; adult education; fun times for children and families; mental and physical exercise for the elderly; support for those trying to return to work.The Welcome was founded and is supported by the local Methodist Churches, and has a close relationship with its sister organisation The Welcome Church, which also meets in the building.The Welcome is a charitable enterprise and you are welcome to contact me to find out more about how to support its work :) Show less

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  Kuwait Energy

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

  I led the HR & Performance function for Kuwait Energy, reporting to the SVP of Technology & Talent, leading a team of HR specialists in Kuwait and all the Company's countries of operation. I worked as a strategic business partner, and strove to implement step changes in the area of HR Strategy, Talent Management, and facilitating performance improvement from the people perspective and process/system perspective simultaneously. In addition, I was the secretary for the Remuneration Committee (RemCo), providing support to the RemCo Chair. Being the head of HR & Performance was a challenging and exciting role with an energetic and fast-changing young company. I feel proud to have been part of the Kuwait Energy story. Show less

  • Manager of HR and Performance

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Performance Manager

    Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
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  M. H. Alshaya Co.

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Head of Talent / Change Management

  Recently set up the CMO (Change Management Office) for a major multi-year change within IT which will lead to process and other changes throughout this 46,000 people strong company. Alshaya has over 70 different brands (mainly franchised from the UK / USA) and means that I am now very comfortable working in the retail sector (as you will see below, my original career was in engineering).From January 2015 to January 2017 I led an amazing High Performance Team and was responsible for setting and promoting the Talent Management strategy for the Company, following consultation with all key stakeholders. My role was to ensure that the Talent function provides a sustainable, well-functioning approach to talent management that helps the Company to achieve its strategic goals. In practice we worked with key stakeholders about how what we do helps the organisation to achieve its vision. We identified, engage and developed our future leaders; and recognised and valued our highly-skilled specialists. We also supported our organisational siblings in the L&D function and enjoyed taking active part in delivering our corporate approaches in Coaching, Project Management and a range of other subjects; as well as leading the organisational leadership development programmes from front-line to senior management.The mix of strategic/analytical and '​in the moment'/practical made the job very rewarding. I returned to the UK for personal reasons and would highly recommend Alshaya as an employer. Show less

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  Great Cause Communications UK

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

  Director

  Director & Co-founder at Great Cause Communications UK Ltd. Our mission is to help great causes to have great conversations... to achieve great things.We provide 1) interactive and effective training, 2) strategic comms advice and 3) hands-on bureau support.Core customers: small/medium-sized charities, social enterprises and other great causes.See www.greatcausecomms.com to find out more.Also - if you are in Cheshire and work for a business... help a charity. If you are a charity...get help from a business. Just contact Cheshire Connect for more info... or contact me or Kate Dobb, and we will connect you to them. Come on... what are you waiting for? Show less

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  BAKERFISH

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

  Change Optician

  Helping businesses to unlock the sunk cost of well-intentioned initiatives that have underperformed. Driving out waste - particularly of human creativity. Driving up performance through a systemic approach to change which includes process improvement, leadership development and real inclusion.Deeply unimpressed by corporate “washing” (green, rainbow etc). Out and proud member of the 🏳️‍🌈 and neurodiverse communities. Anti-phobic. Busy facilitating super-effective workshops, phenomenal personal change and organisational transformations - and generally helping to make work work! Show less

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  BakerHestia

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  Director & Co-Founder

  Working with multinationals and SMEs on a range of transformational projects including:- successfully introducing Lean into an environment that considered it a 4-letter word - helping 2 clients to reach the finals in a prestigious EDI Award - streamlining a supply chain process for an up and coming new player in the industry - challenging leadership behaviours at a very senior level with clients and THEIR clients - establishing Agiie practices for multidisciplinary teams - holding challenging lessons learnt in full psychological safety with strong buy-in and impact Data crunching, no pulled punching, effective consultant making a difference to one of our key industries. Show less

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  AECOM

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate Director

  Specialising in the “Messsy Middle” - linking brilliant strategy to operational excellence. Because of how my brain is wired, my ADHD is terrific at the big picture of strategy and my Autistic traits make me excellent at detail and empathising with how that will impact people. I am crafting a niche within the broader profession of change and transformation.I am part of a leading management consultancy which provides strategic advice to major clients that is properly considered, actionable and effective.In short, I am very much in my happy place and playing to my strengths as part of a very inclusive high performance team that is making a difference! Show less