Vtec Group Ltd

Operations Coordinator

Innovolo

• Improved, led, and drove all aspects of operations, including customer success, project management, marketing, and business development.
• Standardised and scaled business processes and functions across the company.
•	Conceived an Innovation Culture Maturity Model to help organisations understand innovation readiness and capacity.
•	Won the Innovation & Excellence Awards 2022 and was awarded Innovation Leader of the Year 2021.
• Coordinated and established all marketing and branding initiatives both internally and externally.
• Created messaging and positioning for all services that is clear, concise and on brand.
• Developed brand authority and visibility, and increased visibility by leveraging social media and brand assets.

Head of Innovation

Ventro - Part of the Aquilam Group

•	Led a team of 120+ staff and subcontractors to deliver passive fire compliance services to social housing providers across the UK.
•	Delivered a large and complex compliance upgrade works programme to 3000+ occupied homes.
•	Initiated subcontractor recruitment, assessment, and onboarding process to support rapid company growth.
•	Introduced systematised quality control measures to ensure compliance with client specifications.

www.ventro-group.com

Regional Project Manager

Contracts Manager

Senior Project Manager (Housing)

Coastal Group

•	Implemented expert technical advice on specialist joinery hardware products to architects, joiners, developers, and contractors.
•	Led product development initiative for an improved lift-and-slide door system in line with customer feedback and market trends.
•	Systematised estimating processes by developing a series of quoting calculators, leading to a reduction in customer complaints of ~10-15%.
•	Managed company website and social media platforms to increase online visibility and generate new leads.

www.coastal-group.com

Technical Consultant

Styletech Architectural

•	Planned projects from start to finish, ensuring that on time completion within budget.
•	Defined new strategies for improving project management efficiency and quality across the company.
•	Conducted architectural hardware surveys to provide accurate quotes and specifications for tenders and contracts.

Project Manager

Leachs

•	Consulted with clients in the oil and gas sector to identify needs and deliver solutions relating to working safely at height.
•	Influenced increased revenues from this sector by developing and implementing innovative safety strategies.
•	Conducted training sessions on the use of fall protection systems.

www.leachs.com

Oil & Gas Sector Consultant

Helping world-class innovators drive impact using our D³ approach

Passionate about creating innovative and unique environments, I am lucky to be a part of Vtec Group, where we constantly challenge traditional norms and push the boundaries of decorative wall panels and acoustic solutions. Our focus extends beyond the immediate visual appeal, ensuring the products we create enhance the acoustic performance of any space.

As an advocate of customization, I believe in empowering architects, designers, and contractors with tailored designs that bring their clients' visions to life. We work tirelessly to ensure that off-the-shelf solutions are transformed into distinctive designs that reflect each brand's unique ethos.

At Vtec Group, we understand that effective acoustic management should be integrated seamlessly into the design and architecture of a space, not as a standalone system. It's a delicate balance of functionality and aesthetics, and as a team, we are committed to ensuring that our solutions create a harmonious and immersive atmosphere.

I am a firm believer that value extends beyond the initial investment. The long-term benefits of our wall panels and acoustic systems, from improved productivity and occupant satisfaction to reduced noise-related stress, offer a significant return on investment. Our solutions are not just about aesthetics; they are about improving the quality of life for those who occupy the spaces we help create.

In this rapidly evolving industry, I am driven by the idea of continuous innovation. Embracing technological advancements and new design concepts, we at Vtec Group strive to stay ahead of the curve, creating spaces that captivate and inspire.

Connect with me if you share our vision for innovative and effective acoustic solutions. Together, we can create spaces that are truly distinctive and immersive.

brad@vtecgroup.com

Bradley Pallister

Igniting innovation within established organizations is my passion. For over a decade, I've guided leadership teams and employees of corporates, governments and non-profits to unlock their creative potential and drive meaningful change from within their organizations.

Many talented professionals feel stifled by rigid structures, struggling to bring fresh ideas to life. I bridge this gap, empowering individuals to become catalysts for innovation in their companies.

Through proven frameworks and hands-on learning experiences, I create innovation leaders and intrapreneurial employees. My approach blends design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and business model innovation to equip professionals with practical tools for ideation and execution.

Participants in my programs consistently report increased confidence in pitching ideas, improved problem-solving skills, and a renewed sense of purpose in their roles. Many have successfully launched internal projects that have significantly impacted their organizations' bottom lines.

My tailored courses and workshops have helped hundreds of corporate innovators across various industries. From ideation sprints to long-term innovation capability building, I provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the complexities of corporate innovation.

If you're ready to unleash your innovative potential and make a lasting impact within your organization, let's connect. Together, we can transform your ideas into reality and propel your career to new heights.

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Roel Vries

The F-chord of Innovation: Why do we want to learn to play the guitar but want to Fail Fast when trying to innovate?!?

I started playing the guitar a few years ago. I still suck. But I'm picking up my guitar regularly to see if I can finally play that challenging F-chord.

I can't but I keep trying, because I know that with enough practice I'll eventually hit the right chord.

When you're trying something new, things don't have to go perfect from the beginning. We all accept that. With walking. With talking. With learning to play an instrument.

Through practice comes perfection.

But not with innovation! With innovation we’re told to FAIL FAST. Or, at least, that's what stuck...

Because it sounds tough. Because it’s unexpected. Because it alliterates so nicely…

Well, if you like that, I can think of another F-word that alliterates perfectly along…

Because corporate leaders are not directly fond to promote failing. And corporate employees normally don’t raise their hands for becoming a failure.

That’s why ‘Fail Fast’ always gave me chills, and why I believe you should take this away from your vocabulary.

Read my entire thinking and some alternatives in my article "The F-chord of Innovation"

Have a look and let me know how this resonates with you!
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Why do we want to learn to play the guitar but want to Fail Fast when trying to innovate?!? I started playing the guitar a few years ago. I still suck

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I launched my Letter of Marque newsletter!

The compass steering innovation-hungry employees to turn passion into meaningful change from within the fleet.

A Letter of Marque was issued to pirates by the King allowing them to sail under the Navy flag, and protecting them while showing acts of piracy.

You can see this as a License to Innovate for corporate employees, allowing them to act as intrapreneur and create change.

Through my Letter of Marque newsletter I want to help innovation-hungry employees claim their License to Innovate and work on their passion projects. 

I’ve identified a list of topics I’d like to share and give you the mindset, skillset and toolset to act as a licensed intrapreneur. Topics I love to write about.

Each article will cover at least one of the causes as visualized in the treasure map to inspire and guide you in your privateering journey. 

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And the Letter of Marque is here for you. So share what’s your biggest storm and what you’d like me to write about! Just leave a comment!

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Last week I launched my Letter of Marque newsletter.

I think this is the best way to summarize what it is.

A letter to innovation-hungry employees with my experiences, insights and tips that I build up over the past 15 years.

A source that corporate privateers can use to claim their License to Innovate.

I just left the harbor. There's still a long journey ahead. And I'd love to have you on this journey!

Initially, I plan to publish a new article every week, and I might increase this rate based on the subscriber growth!

Read the first welcoming article here: https://lnkd.in/ev2Rk9ei

Tomorrow the next article will land, so subscribe if you don't want to miss a thing!

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