I'm a consultant focussing on the use of web technologies to improve organisational learning, communication and performance. I have a diverse background, having been a retail manager before a move into HR and then on to training and development, where I went from stand-up training delivery to training manager. Later as Learning Technology Manager at B&Q I worked on a number of award-winning elearning and blended learning programmes, and championed the adoption of emerging tools such as blogs and wikis.

Although I spend a lot of time watching the horizon for new and innovative developments in technology, I takes a pragmatic view of its use and my previous management experience keeps me focussed on its application to the business priorities of getting the right things done, on time and on budget.

I'm a regular conference speaker on a wide range of subjects including web 2.0 technologies, social media and open source learning tools.

I joined the eLN Committee at the end of 2007, and have taken on responsibility for our IT delivery.