Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape.

In this episode, we sit down with ex-military expert Mike Jones, who shares his valuable insights on implementing strategic initiatives in the business world. Drawing from his experience navigating unpredictable environments in the military, our guest provides practical tips on how to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing business landscape. Tune in to learn how to apply military strategies to your business and achieve success in the face of uncertainty.

Meet our Expert: Mike Jones is a former British Army soldier, leading teams in volatile and uncertain conditions, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, before training future leaders at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. His experience shaped his deep understandingof adaptive strategy, decentralised decision-making, and execution under uncertainty.

After transitioning from the military, Mike founded LBI Consulting, a specialist consultancy that helps senior leaders move beyond static planning to a strategy that works in reality. His expertise lies in emergent strategy, mission command principles, and systemic thinking, helping organisations break free from rigid frameworks and embrace dynamic execution.

He has advised major organisations across industries, from infrastructure and healthcare to global corporations and elite sports teams, challenging conventional strategic thinking and helping them bridge the gap between strategy and execution in unpredictable environments.

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