About the ECforBE

The ECforBE is the research and education division of Oakland Consulting plc , and operates in close alliance with a number of Universities across Europe. The Centre is based in Leeds, in the UK, and has a strong strategic alliance with Leeds University Business School , where a number of ECforBE faculty members hold academic research and teaching posts.

The ECforBE is led by:
Professor John Oakland, Head of the ECforBE
Dr Steve Tanner - Executive Director, ECforBE
Dr Ken Gadd - Director, ECforBE

ECforBE faculty comprises individuals specialised in various aspects of mangement education and research, collectively offering a competency set that covers a spectrum ranging from:

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 identifying key issues and challenges in business and management
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 researching key issues and challenges in business and management
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 acquiring and developing knowledge
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 embedding knowledge & skills in individual, team & organisational development

"improving performance through knowledge into action"

This turn-key philosophy is axiomatic of the ECforBE approach to development and forms the cornerstone of all our client relationships.

Welcome to
the European Centre
for Business Excellence