Leadership	“Your leadership in the work of the Training and Development Lead Body was invaluable” Alistair Graham, Director The Industrial Society UK
	“James believes all organisations should value and release their human potential. He has done this exceptionally well in all his work and will continue to do so” Maurice Alston, CEO, UK management consultancy
	“We have a caring and supportive boss” NZIOS staff survey 2006 NZ
Skills and abilities	“James has the unusual ability of being able to ask the right questions” Ross Matheson Group HR Director, NZ Telecom
	“Someone who is able to link the present with the future with an effective plan” John Blackham, CEO XSOL Ltd, NZ software company
	I still find your skills analysis of the NZ electronic industry relevant 5 years on” David Grant, General Manager, Rakon Ltd NZ electronics company
	“Your tutor performance was outstanding” Lynn Couch, Academic Manager, Crown Institute of Studies NZ
Ideas	“Your ideas are wickedly good” Joh Cogle, Principal New Zealand Institute of Studies NZ
Communication	“I always feel stretched by our conversations” Marilyn Brady, CEO, Electrotechnology Industry Training Organisation  NZ
	“I am impressed by the extent and quality of your professional network” Dave Davies, CEO, Measys Ltd, UK and NZ electronics company