Earlier work / Original words
What clients
said at the time.
These testimonials relate to David’s earlier consulting and Saviio work. Sources include the former Saviio website and David’s book, Play to Your Preferences. The quotations retain the company names, roles and wording in the archived source; the dates below identify the source captures.
Disruption / TBWA
Rod Wright
“David enhances our existing Disruption methodology through his insight and expertise by incorporating how company culture is the heart of any brand. David’s niche culture performance company, Disruption, demonstrates a direct and causal impact on the metrics organisations care about: profit, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.”
Rod Wright, head of mergers and acquisitions, TBWA network, at the time
Testimonial relating to the acquisition of David’s company, Disruption. Reproduced in Play to Your Preferences, Chapter 3. The book’s source note records clearance for use at the time of the acquisition.
Leadership development
Coors Brewers Ltd
“Saviio did a terrific job for us. It was the only company I felt really listened to our business needs, and worked with us to address these through a tailored management development programme. I am already witnessing both improved behaviours and skill levels in the management team, which is clearly impacting significantly on business performance.”
Director, Coors Brewers Ltd
Source: Saviio testimonials, captured 30 January 2011 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.
Consulting
Nestle UK Beverages Division
“One of the benefits of working with Saviio, is that they listen and tailors their involvement to your needs. Unlike many consultancy firms, there's something very practical and relevant about what they do.”
MD, Nestle UK Beverages Division
Source: Saviio testimonials, captured 30 January 2011 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.
A tailored engagement
SiTEL
“Whilst I worked at Sitel UK Ltd, David created a tailor made package which provided a supported recruitment solution. This practical tool aided the decision making for the recruitment requirements to best place candidates, matching their skill sets, behaviours and competencies to the vacancies within the organisation. David was energised with enthusiasm, and listened to the operational requirements to ensure that it was a best fit solution to support the increased volumes of recruitment whilst I worked at Sitel UK Ltd.”
Paula Jardine, HR Manager, SiTEL
Source: Saviio praise, captured 1 April 2016 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.
Team development
BT
“We wanted someone inspirational for a team building workshop and Saviio came highly recommended. Saviio's knowledge and expertise, their ability to analyse group dynamics and their gravitas ensured that it was an excellent learning experience for the team.”
HR Manager, BT
Source: Saviio testimonials, captured 30 January 2011 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.
Sales development
Coors Brewers
“Saviio has helped unlock the potential of our middle-order performers so that we now have consistently higher results”
Duncan Malyon, Director, Telebusiness, Coors Brewers
Source: Saviio praise, captured 1 April 2016 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.
Facilitation
Staples UK & Ireland
“Thanks so much for all your support and challenge that’s been instrumental in what I believe to have been a remarkable gathering for Staples UK & Ireland. Unique to date and one of our best.”
Ewan McCulloch, HR Director, Staples UK & Ireland
Source: Saviio praise, captured 1 April 2016 ↗. Also preserved in the Sariio archive ↗.