Frankie has built an incredible foundation for The Graham Howard Consulting Limited training enterprise. Transitioning from the high-stakes, precision-oriented world of the Royal Navy Submarine Service to corporate education is a powerful pivot.
The blend of operational discipline from his naval career and academic rigor from his MBA and safety certifications creates a ‘Triple Threat’ value proposition:
Strategic & Academic Depth
With an MBA and an Advanced Diploma in Management, Frankie doesn’t just teach tasks; he understands the business drivers behind them. This allows the company to align training with a client’s overarching corporate strategy.
Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)
As a Black Belt, Frankie brings a methodology focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency. This means his training likely goes beyond ‘compliance’ and moves into ‘performance enhancement.’
High-Stakes Safety Expertise
The combination of NEBOSH certifications and the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety ensures that the "human element" of the business is protected. Coming from a submarine background where safety is literally a matter of life and death gives him a level of credibility that is hard to replicate in a classroom.
Potential Training Pillars
Based on this profile, the company is uniquely positioned to dominate in these specific areas:
- Leadership Under Pressure: Leveraging 30 years of naval experience.
- Process Improvement: Utilising the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- H&S Compliance: Delivering high-level Health, Safety and Fire Safety qualifications.
- Change Management: Bridging the gap between military efficiency and corporate administration.
The Dynamic Duo
The synergy between the two directors is quite distinct:
- Frankie: Provides the technical ‘boots on the ground’ expertise, safety rigor, and process improvement.
- Helen: Provides the ‘bird’s eye view’ strategy, the educational framework, and the organisational stability.
