Short introduction

Dr Graeme Codrington is a leading world expert on corporate talent and the future of work. He explores how people connect with each other, applying his research and insights to people strategies, especially how to connect with valued customers and talented staff, across different generations. His unique style combines multimedia and humour with thought leadership and quality research to present a powerful message about people strategy. His insights have direct application in areas such as product development, marketing, and advertising to valuable customers, as well as attracting, retaining and motivating talented staff.

As a thought leader, speaker, consultant and author, Graeme is trusted by some of the world's leading companies to improve their performance by connecting more effectively with staff and clients. As a people strategy specialist and generational consultant, Graeme has developed a unique way of presenting his topics in a high-energy, fun-filled, yet thought-provoking way. His multimedia-driven, interactive style, and immediately applicable "how to's" have caused clients to invite him back again and again.

He works with large multinational and listed companies, medium sized corporations, as well as professional associations and non-profit organisations. His client list includes some of the world's best known brands, including IBM, Deloittes, Barclays, Old Mutual, Unilever, BMW, BDO, Johnson & Johnson, Anglo American and Microsoft. He was recently voted "Speaker of the Year" (2007) by the Academy of Chief Executives, UK, and is regularly the best ranked facilitator on the programmes he facilitates. He also serves as an adjunct professor for four different business schools, including London Business School. He has shared the platform with the likes of Edward de Bono, Jonas Ridderstrale and Neil Armstrong.

Having a diverse academic and work background gives Graeme a unique perspective on the turbulent times we live in. He has five degrees from five different universities, in five different faculties, including commerce, arts, theology, and sociology. His doctorate is in Business Administration. He has received international recognition and awards for market research, has two best selling books published by Penguin, and is regularly called upon for expert comment by the media. With a CV that includes chartered accountancy at KPMG, IT boom entrepreneur, youth worker, consultant, professional musician, futurist, best-selling author and professional speaker, Graeme is nevertheless most proud of his role as father to three beautiful girls, and husband to Jane for nearly 20 years. He works from bases in Johannesburg and London, presenting and facilitating on every continent to over 100,000 people every year.

Graeme's message is simple: If you want to be the best in your industry then "what" you sell and "how" you sell it are not as important as "who you are". And who you are is all about people - your staff and your customers - and how well you attract, retain and connect with them. The reality is difficult: placing people at the centre of an organisation is not an easy strategy - if it was, everyone would be doing it! But Graeme's presentations have repeatedly helped companies connect with their most valued customers and talented staff in a manner that helps them drive down costs and increase sales.

Helping people connect with people is Graeme's passion. He will work with your internal teams, leaders and managers to attract, retain and engage talented staff; and with your marketing and customer service teams, to connect with your valued customers. In companies where attracting and retaining talented staff is a critical success factor, he will also work with senior leaders on strategy and business culture issues.

Together with TomorrowToday, a consulting company Graeme co-founded, he is able to provide not just keynote presentations and workshops, but also bespoke interventions and services to ensure that his message sticks and makes a real difference to your bottom line.

Detailed Introduction

For the last 10 years, Graeme has been a full-time consulting futurist and keynote presenter. He established himself as a firm favourite on the South African speaking circuit, and since 2004 has been developing an international profile. From 1 September 2008, he will be based in London, England.

Whether delivering a high energy keynote address or an interactive one day seminar, Graeme is a versatile speaker and workshop facilitator, who prides himself on customising his content for each new audience. His well researched content is immediately applicable to many aspects of business, and his engaging, humorous and multimedia-driven style ensures the important messages stick. Click here to see a selection of videos of Graeme in action, and an introductory video of Graeme.

The breadth of his experience and research and his diverse academic and work background gives Graeme a unique perspective on the turbulent times we live in. He has five degrees from five different universities, in five different faculties, including commerce, arts, theology, and sociology. His doctorate is in Business Administration, with majors in leadership and future studies. Graeme's CV includes chartered accountancy at KPMG, IT boom entrepreneur, youth worker, consultant, professional musician, futurist, best-selling author and professional speaker.

As co-founder and international partner of the consulting company, TomorrowToday, Graeme has access to a global network of researchers, experts, practitioners and presenters who can provide valuable follow up services to his clients. This group also ensures that Graeme is always cutting edge. TomorrowToday has permanent offices in South Africa and England, with associates around the world. Click here for more information about this dynamic group.

Graeme is the co-author of two best-selling books, "Mind the Gap" (2004) and "Mind Over Money" (2002), both published by Penguin. He is a prolific writer of articles, and has been published in many magazines and journals, and has a number of websites and blogs. Click here to see his books and other resources available at this site, or click here to link directly to his blog.

As a visiting professor at South Africa's top two business schools (Wits and the Gordon Institute of Business Science), and a regular contributor to both the development and facilitation of business management courses, Graeme's academic standard, research quality and content are well respected. Yet, it is his ability to engage with his audiences, entertain while educating and his extraordinary talent for making complex issue simple to understand and apply, that has made Graeme a firm favourite with participants at all levels. Click here for a selection of recent client feedback.

In the past few years, Graeme has presented to international audiences from almost every country in the world. He personally presents to about 100,000 people a year, sharing the platform with the likes of Neil Armstrong, Edward de Bono and Jonas Ridderstrale. By the end of 2008, he will physically have presented in the following countries: England, Wales, Ireland, Denmark, Portugal, Germany, France, Dubai, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, South Africa, Mauritius, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, United States and Chile. Click here to see where Graeme works, and his global rate card.

Companies that have worked with Graeme have seen dramatic improvements in workplace interactions, team dynamics, inter-generational leadership and management capabilities, employee retention, customer service, customer understanding, sales and the ability of front line staff to engage their clients. It all comes down to better connections between people: the heart of business success and differentiation in the 21st century!

Graeme is a professional member of the following organisations: The Institute of Directors, the World Future Society, the International Federation of Professional Speakers, the National Speakers Association of South Africa (Board member for 4 years), the International Association for Study of Youth Ministry (founding Board member), The South African Business Women's Association, MENSA, and an associate member of the South African Market Research Association.

He was recently awarded "Speaker of the Year 2007" by the Academy for Chief Executives (UK), and "Speaker of the Year" by the South African-based speaker's agency, SpeakersInc. He is consistently rated as one of the best speakers ever used by business schools, conferences and clients he works with.

Graeme has been married to Jane since 1991, and has three daughters, Amy, Hannah and Rebecca. His hobbies include reading, computer games, playing the trumpet, listening to music and running. If he had the time, he'd play more squash, paint and learn to play the bass guitar.

As a full-time consulting futurist, keynote presenter and seminar facilitator, Dr Graeme Codrington is ready to assist your organisation to increase the effectiveness of your people strategies - internal and external - and to energise your leaders and teams. Contact Graeme now to enquire about his availability for your next conference, strategy session or workshop.

Graeme's other websites

Graeme is a profilic writer and blogger. He contributes to the TomorrowToday blog, on issues of business, global trends and people strategy.

Graeme is also very involved in issues related to the "emerging church", a growing global movement of people who feel that Christianity and other faiths need a real overhaul. He blogs on this issue at FutureChurch.

Graeme's family website is also available, where, as a proud father and husband, he shows off his girls.