A global swp authority
David Edwards is one of the leading global authorities and thinkers on Strategic Workforce Planning. He has implemented and led SWP in major European corporations, is renowned for his demystification of the subject and his practical suggestions, and is an adviser to multiple SWP technology vendors and their clients.
David stands out from the crowd because he's a practitioner. He understands practitioners' challenges, issues and difficulties.
He is their authentic voice.
Speaker & Facilitator
As a speaker, David energises and captivates, with a rare blend of wisdom, originality and wit. As a facilitator, David draws engagement and enthusiasm.
Author
"a handbook that will shape how Strategic Workforce Planning is practiced for years to come."
Thinker
Incisive, sometimes provocative, always human and accessible, David takes SWP off the whiteboard and makes sense of it in messy reality.
CONSULTUCATOR
David helps organisations get through some of the stickier parts of getting SWP to work - whether that's getting SWP implementations started, getting them going again, realising benefit, or what matters to him most, educating.
To find out more, visit David's consulting alter ego, Dark Artistry.
45 YEARS
Experience
original,
provocative and
Practical thinkiong built on years of experience
30 YEARS
Speaking and helping
100%
Worth it
what others say
“He takes what can often feel vague or abstract and turns it into something deeply human and actionable.”
"You make what we do human."
“wonderful sage advice from a celebrated career in SWP.”
“practical, thoughtful and full of insight”
“The way you managed each track, moderated every panel and shared your insights was truly outstanding."