John Knell
John Knell is one of the UK's leading thinkers on the changing face of work and organisations. He is co-founder of Intelligence Agency which works with corporate and public sector clients on issues of leadership, employee engagement and the future of work. Prior to launching Intelligence Agency, John was Director of Research and Advocacy at The Work Foundation, where he played a key role in transforming that organisation into an authority on work issues. He has authored numerous reports on work, organisational change, and public policy, and is also a frequent commentator on workplace and public policy issues.
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John began his career as an academic at the University of Leeds where he undertook his doctoral research, and he retains strong links with several leading research centres and universities. He is an Associate of Demos and a Fellow of the RSA.
His work over several years has included a wide range of corporate clients, including Microsoft, Tesco, Astra Zeneca, Eversheds, Lloyds TSB, Manpower, and Siemens. At the Intelligence Agency, his current clients include Demos, Living Sport, Manchester International Festival, Manchester City Galleries, The RSA, Taylor Vinters, Skillset, and Watershed.
John’s most recent client work has ranged across high level public policy work particularly in the arts and creative economy sphere, strategic reviews and strategy development, thought leadership development, top team facilitation, executive advice and support, and a wide range of public speaking and event facilitation activities.
John is the co-author of The 80 Minute MBA (with Richard Reeves) which has become one of the best-selling business books of all time. His remarkable ability to convey knowledge and insight into the major business issues of the day means that he is in great demand as a speaker both at keynote conference level and for seminars. He acclaimed for his speech-making which is not only packed with insight but delivered with charm, grace and humour. John’s messages help with innovation, breaking the bullsh*t of business, and changing the face of work and organisations.
Suggested topics:
An Invitation to Innovate
Crouch, Brace, Manoeuvre: the Future of Work and HR
From Marketing to Conversation
Beyond Bullsh*t – how businesses and their leaders can escape the traps they set themselves
80 Minute MBA
His work over several years has included a wide range of corporate clients, including Microsoft, Tesco, Astra Zeneca, Eversheds, Lloyds TSB, Manpower, and Siemens. At the Intelligence Agency, his current clients include Demos, Living Sport, Manchester International Festival, Manchester City Galleries, The RSA, Taylor Vinters, Skillset, and Watershed.
John’s most recent client work has ranged across high level public policy work particularly in the arts and creative economy sphere, strategic reviews and strategy development, thought leadership development, top team facilitation, executive advice and support, and a wide range of public speaking and event facilitation activities.
John is the co-author of The 80 Minute MBA (with Richard Reeves) which has become one of the best-selling business books of all time. His remarkable ability to convey knowledge and insight into the major business issues of the day means that he is in great demand as a speaker both at keynote conference level and for seminars. He acclaimed for his speech-making which is not only packed with insight but delivered with charm, grace and humour. John’s messages help with innovation, breaking the bullsh*t of business, and changing the face of work and organisations.
Suggested topics:
An Invitation to Innovate
Crouch, Brace, Manoeuvre: the Future of Work and HR
From Marketing to Conversation
Beyond Bullsh*t – how businesses and their leaders can escape the traps they set themselves
80 Minute MBA
