What they say about my book...

"Cris' street smart style makes this book punchy and straight talking; just the way innovation should be. If you want a quick, simple yet illuminating orientation to what for too long has been perceived as a dark art, look no further.”
Chris Barez-Brown Founder - Upping Your Elvis - Formerly Head of Learning at What If - Author of 'How To Have Kick Ass Ideas'

"Cris Beswick has finally produced THE field guide on innovation that I'm sure many Organisational Development professionals have been looking for. Under pressure from CEOs, Boards and Senior Executives, this book provides the innovation dots, you join them up and colour them in according to your needs and environment. OD pros need worry no more - for Cris has crafted the roadmap to their innovation El Dorado - and done so without trickery, pretence or mystique. Let's Think Beyond indeed.”
Perry Timms Head of Organisational Development - Big Lottery Fund

"The Road to Innovation is a fast ride for the busy manager or professional looking to get into top gear on this subject. If you want to focus your business on how to kick start innovation and keep it coming, then this is the book for you. Peppered with great examples and questions that make you really think about what innovation means for your organisation, the book is an easy read but one that also repays deeper reflection. Cris has the keys to the innovation highway!”
Peter Cook MD - Human Dynamics - Author of 'Best Practice Creativity' and 'Sex, Leadership and Rock 'n' Roll'

"The Road to Innovation is a great read for business owners, leaders and managers alike– ridiculously packed with positive ideas and searching questions we've now made it a must read for our team to kick start our thinking and to take a fresh look at how we do things around here.”
Nick Bartlett Director - Zest Learning

"The ability to link theory to practice in order to achieve real world success is an invaluable skill. Cris demonstrates his comprehensive knowledge backed up with real life experiences of delivering innovation in the heat of the business battle. This book will provide much needed help to prepare people in business and the public sector who need to engage with the innovation challenge.”
Professor Simon Bolton Chair of Creative Design - Cranfield University

"I really enjoyed this book and found it to be an interesting and thought-provoking journey. It is the sort of book you want to read again and keep handy so you can 'dip into it' as the need arises. I thoroughly recommend it!.”
Phil Jesson Director - The Academy for Chief Executives

"The Road to Innovation provides valuable insights and case studies on modern working practices. I like Cris' integrated approach and I noticed some useful tips for growing my own business too!”
Pier Paolo Mucelli Founder - eOffice

What they say about me...

"Cris is an amazingly talented individual and played a vital part in the innovation stage of my business. He continues to support.”
Billy Schwer Inspirational Speaker and Breakthrough Performance Specialist

"For straight talking, thought out advice Cris certainly is 'refreshingly alternative'. To build success, talk to successful people like Cris.”
Steve Grylls Owner @ Apex Office Interiors

"Cris has an insight and ability into getting people and businesses thinking creatively and commercially that many higher profile innovation and creativity consultants simply don't have."

David Gallagher Owner @ Chapter & Verse

"Cris is passionate about everything he does and it's infectious. He understands what companies need to do to their organisation/culture in order to breed innovation. Being someone that execs or MD’s can use as a mentor in helping to push their businesses forward. He helps see the wood for the trees, impartial viewpoint, different perspective, non nonsense approach."

John Pummell Founder @ Glow New Business

"Cris has taken time out to investigate the key factors necessary for creativity or innovation to flourish. His down to earth, challenging approach, which rejects some commonly held ideas, should be welcome to all those who are confident enough in themselves and their organisations to really embrace change. I would recommend that you meet with Cris."

Robert Goss Founder @ Nearton Developments

"I think creativity has rediscovered its place at the heart of what we do.  Not only, encouraged by your seize the day attitude, have we changed our physical space, but I think creative thinking and pushing ourselves to our limits is now part of everything we do. Our day to day work feels more inspired, and some of the more recent client results are a testament to this and we are also having some real new businesses successes. At times like these – where everyone is looking at every penny they spend; adding value is critical to moving forward.  Being more creative in how we think and how we do everything is something that will truly enable Flagship to stand apart and weather the storm."

Sophy Norris Director @ Flagship Consulting

"Cris not only brings a new dimension to idea generation but also supports this by ensuring that the team embrace the ideas associated with innovation and creativity that can be used every day. Cris has undoubtedly helped us change our environment and supported the growth of a new set of tools and has helped us unlock our own creativity that seemed to lurk below the surface all the time."

Bernard Rhodes Category Trading Manager @ B&Q

"Having worked with Cris some years ago it’s still clear that his enthusiasm to achieve the very best from himself and those around him has not changed. No reading between the lines with Cris! One of the good guys."

Neil King Business Development Manager @ Birley Manufacturing Ltd

"I’ve known Cris for several years and every now and again I ask him for his thoughts and advice on our business strategy. As an outside advisor he has helped bring a different perspective to the way we approach and think about our business helping us to continually attract new clients and partners."

Paul Price Head of Sales & Marketing @ Inside Business

"Cris is an entrepreneurial and consummate professional who has a great handle on innovation. He also provides a clear and balanced view as a mentor and would be a great asset to any organization seeking a non-executive director."

Graeme Pitts-Drake Management Consultant, International Head Hunter and Corporate Coach

"I first met Cris working for a previous company some 10 years ago and have called upon his services many times since. I'd like to think he has become a friend and sounding board for different aspects of my life. A warning however, he is an annoying sod - I've lost count of the times he's made me kick myself and ask 'why didn't I look at it like that?' But then, I guess that's why he does what he does."

Paul Thomas Business Development Director @ SAJO UK