Who Am I?

Over the last 25 years, I have worked with some of the largest and most successful organisations across industries including Pharma, Tech, Manufacturing, FMCG, Construction, Utilities, and more. I’ve also supported small, fast-growth organisations and those navigating challenging periods.
These diverse experiences have shaped my core belief, which drives everything I do:
“People aren’t always the problem, but they are always the solution.”
What I mean by this is that, regardless of the challenges your organisation faces:
• Loss of revenue
• Ineffective processes
• Losing market share
• Customer complaints
• Poor products and services
…the answer lies in your people. I firmly believe that the key to solving your business challenges and building a successful, scalable, and sustainable organisation is embedded in the collective knowledge, capabilities and creativity of your people.
The work I do is about forging meaningful connections between your people and your strategy. Much like the human brain, with its intricate wiring of neurons, an organisation is a complex and integrated system that requires thoughtful and deliberate management to function effectively.
A key concept from neuroscience that inspires my approach is “neuroplasticity” – the brain’s ability to continuously change its structure, function, and connections to remain dynamic and adaptable. Neuroplasticity underpins our resilience and growth as human beings.
Now, think about the “plasticity” of your organisation. What could your business achieve if it embraced adaptability and evolution the way our brains do? What untapped potential could be unlocked if your organisation’s strategy, structure and culture were designed to be as dynamic as the people within it?

“This is the work I am passionate about: helping organisations harness the full potential of their people, aligning that potential with strategic goals, and fostering an environment of adaptability and innovation to thrive in a constantly changing world.“
Euan Batten
Director – Seven Squared Solutions

Driving Connections
between
People and Strategy

Some other things I have worked on:
Euan discusses Diversity and Inclusion through an Insights® lens with PM Insight (CIPD)