Louisa Taylor
Professor of Practice
UC Business School
Principal Innovation Consultant
Periscope Collective
I co-lead a 2 year innovation initiative…
together with James Pearson that involved scientific research, community engagement and a highly complex regulatory compliance environment in air pollution.
James is a master communicator and analyst who builds capability in a team while facilitating complex problem solving using a wide range of methodologies.
He manages to bring simplicity to the complex and clarity in uncertainty and before you know it, he has set the foundations for amazing team work by modelling inclusive collaboration and a sense of fun.
The initiative was a fantastic success pulling together community tested solutions to solve an issue which had formerly been considered unsolvable.
James is Periscope Collective’s go-to facilitator.
Ruth Sarson
Regional Council
Resource Management Technical Lead
I’ve been working with James for the last 4 years…
After initial hesitation to join a project he was facilitating, I realised from day one that James would be, and subsequently proved to be instrumental to the project’s ultimate success.
He looked at the issues from a completely new approach and angle and quickly developed rapport and respect from the project's team members. His insights, commitment and drive are so refreshing, and his ability to challenge the status quo respectfully to create crucial digital tools is vital to our success in complex resource management issues.
James has an innate ability to pull teams and projects through highs and lows, keeping to deadlines with enthusiasm and grace.