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Welcome to romchip.co.uk

First things first: why Romchip?

It was a nickname bestowed on me at university when, even back in the early days, I started gaining a reputation as a PC fix-it geek who could help my fellow students.

Rolling on a few years, Time magazine might describe me as:

"A quietly dedicated family man, an ambivert whose subtle leadership can be the bridge within divided teams and provide the solace young mentees need to thrive. His seemingly casual, friendly approach to business belies a deep thoughtfulness with a strong moral core driving a passion for ethics, sustainability, fairness and perfection.*"

(If you do happen to be a journalist from Time, that’s the introduction done).

Remember to treat yourself with kindness and be excellent to each other.

*Perfection is a personal point of view and in reality, is it even achievable? I wrote a whole blog about it.

A bit about me: Scout Leader, Mo-Bro, and part-time lutanist*

In my spare time I volunteer as a Beaver and Cub Scout leader for my local group. I thrive on encouraging young people to enjoy outdoor activities, spending time in nature, and being involved with my community.

My other passions are music and guitars. These days my main musical performance outlet is with my local ukulele band on my trusty guitalele. We do it for fun and raise a little money for charity as we go.

Aside from music, I also enjoy supporting and sprouting a Mo for Movember, tinkering in the garden and dabbling in a little Dungeons & Dragons.

Not forgetting my life of servitude under Alfred the Kitten (cat).

*lutanist - not some strange cult(ist) but rather a quirky way to describe my guitar playing

A bit about work: Solution seeker, leader and mentor

Work (noun): the opportunity to bring my valuable experience and skills to an organisation and its people.

In my working life, I’ve developed the ability to adapt and learn, mentor with empathy and own with conviction.

If getting things done (the right way) ethically, sustainably and fairly, with a focus on a truly positive client experience whilst ensuring the wellbeing of all involved is your thing, then let's have a conversation.

You can find out more and download a full copy of my CV using the button below.

The Smarter Way to Boost (Efficiency) Productivity

Efficiency. Over the last few weeks, efficiency has been wielded as the buzzword for an aggressive assault on costs. For many, ‘efficiency‘ has become a threat rather than a positive aspiration.

When times are perceived as tough, organisations naturally look for ways to save money and often it is the headcount that is targeted for immediate reduction. But cutting jobs isn’t always the best answer⁽¹⁾, however, I am not denying it may have to be part of the overall solution. Redundancies might provide short-term relief, but it often leads to bigger headaches down the road. Lost expertise, stretched-thin teams, resentment and declining morale can all hurt organisational performance in ways that are hard to bounce back from.

There are smarter, more considered ways to improve efficiency and cut costs without reducing your workforce. Investing in digital transformation, process automation and streamlining operations is one avenue to consider - organisations can boost productivity and save money without the need for drastic actions like job cuts.

Yes, investing when you are trying to reduce costs can seem counterintuitive - read on…

Can anything really be a perfect 10?

Can you really have ‘perfection’? We often use the phrase to describe something as exceedingly good - definitely surpassing our expectations for the better but is it ‘perfect’?

Just to say, I’m not okay*.