Intro

Dynamic Skillset is Dr. Doug Belshaw’s consultancy, empowering organisations and teams worldwide through bespoke short-term interventions and long-term engagements.

Doug specialises in making sense of complexity, helping make targeted interventions to help improve outcomes. His work is based on deeply-held values and a commitment to working as openly as possible in every situation.

Illustration by Edward Kobus

Work

Empowering Knowledge. Simplifying Systems. Recognising Skills.

• Digital Literacies and Strategy: equipping people and organisations for the digital age.
• Open Badges, Verifiable Credentials, and Microcredentials: setting standards in open, trusted recognition.
• Systems Thinking Made Simple: unpacking complexity and finding leverage points.

A selection of clients:

Dynamic Skillset is a company registered in the UK, working globally. Logos property of their respective owners.

Registered office: 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
Company number: 09365574. VAT number: 230070858.

About

The video below shows Doug in action in Paris (November 2024). More examples of speaking engagements can be found here.

Some kind words from people who have worked with Doug:

“I had the pleasure of working with Doug on an away day bringing together multiple stakeholders with potentially different interests with a view to establishing consent on how to work together in the future. His work on pre-planning was timely and efficient, yet effective. I know from past experience that the day itself could have been a huge challenge but went really smoothly, mostly down to the sociocratic processes put in place by Doug and his colleague Aaron. This is testament to the energy, enthusiasm and preparation that went into it.” (Nathan Brown)

“As PM of MoodleNet, Doug steered the project through lots of obstacles, stuck to its values and mission with impressive strength, and gathered an incredible team that he supported through thick and thin.” (Mayel de Borniol)

“Doug is what I would call a power house writing machine, I just don’t understand how he is publishing so much stuff, and you know what, his stuff is excellent. Doug will often link and critique ideas across the tech sector, with a focus on the tech that helps humans learn and grow. Doug’s work always gets me thinking about how we as people use or don’t use technology. If only I could steal some of Doug’s secret sauce. So if you are looking for someone to help you better understand, unpack and think about your own work or organisation in new and meaningful ways to make your people happier, smarter and more productive I recommend talking to Doug 100%.” (Dr. Adam Procter)

“Doug’s commitment to values and wellbeing while being productive and creating new approaches is a model for many of us seeking to do better and deeper work in education. Doug has coached me though my own work: inspiring and challenging with deep sensitivity and understanding. While I have learned so much from Doug’s blog posts, podcasts and open working; perhaps the most important lesson I take from him is to stay curious and get the important work done (whether that be personal and/or professional). Doug would be an enormous asset to any team and I’d recommend him unreservedly. (Eylan Ezekiel)

“I’ve worked alongside Doug in a few different technology-related contexts. I’ve learned so much from him. In his various roles he has gathered up an impressive bunch of ninja skills to collaborate with and manage others – especially effective in a distributed context. He is an ever-curious learner, an accomplished writer and storyteller, and an engaging speaker, educator & facilitator. He’s a natural leader. He also gets stuff done. The attributes I appreciate most about Doug are his integrity, his humour, and his energy for the projects we’ve worked on together. I hope there’ll be many more. (Bryan Mathers)

“I’m particularly impressed with [Doug’s] methodical yet creative approach, which means he is able to apply and adapt different strategies to suit the circumstances and achieve the right outcomes. Doug is highly skilled at building user engagement, understanding their needs and taking his team, colleagues and partners on a journey. It is a great pleasure to be working with Doug. (Sander Bangma)

“Doug always has a reason – he weighs research, opinion, common ways of proceeding against the problem at hand, thereby strategizing the right solutions, every time. He also works hard to bring in varying perspectives, excels at team work and gives credit as a rule, not an exception. Working with Doug has been one of the highlights of my career. His insights make anything I’m working on better. (Laura Hilliger)

“Doug is a force of nature where digital literacies and web literacy are concerned. He wrote the book on it—literally… Always quick with a witty riposte—usually in animated gif form—or willing to dive into a philosophical conversation, Doug excels at his work.”(Carla Casilli)

“Doug’s deep expertise in digital technologies for learning, productivity, change and teamwork together with his ability to coach and challenge, has really helped us develop as an education organisation. I would wholeheartedly recommend Doug as a consultant, trainer, coach and all round wise and inspiring critical friend.” (Sarah Horrocks)

“Doug is a truly excellent person to work around — he is professional, encouraging, collaborative, inspirational and kind to colleagues, stakeholders and community partners alike.” (Dr. Kit Braybrooke)

“As I have transitioned to working remotely myself and then managing others who are remote, Doug’s insights on open working and leadership have been influential. He leads others beyond his own work with his writing and influence, and is a generous and and thoroughly nice person.” (Oliver Quinlan)

Contact

Think Doug can help? Get in touch: hello@dynamicskillset.com

Alternately, book at 15-minute free consultation, or a 60-minute paid consultation using the buttons below.

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