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Align strategy and culture for real business impact. Clarify strategic goals, assess cultural fit, and embed the behaviours that drive execution.
Read moreEquip leaders to drive and sustain change. Overcome resistance, strengthen engagement, embed new behaviours and deliver transformation that sticks.
Read moreTurn strategy into measurable results. Embed critical behaviours, mobilise teams, and implement change that delivers lasting impact.
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About us
STRATEGY AND CULTURE TRANSFORMATION—DELIVERED WITH PRECISION, CLARITY, AND IMPACT.
Futures by Design is led by Ian Adkins, an experienced consultant, engineer, and military leader with over 30 years’ expertise in strategy execution, cultural transformation, and organisational change.
With a proven track record in helping senior leaders close the gap between strategy and culture, Ian ensures that what an organisation stands for is reflected in how its people behave. His hands-on, evidence-based approach blends deep behavioural insights with practical change delivery.
For larger initiatives, hand-picked associates—seasoned experts in leadership, change, and transformation—are brought in to provide additional support where required. The focus remains on real-world results and sustainable change, ensuring that organisations achieve long-term success.
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Why Futures by Design?
End-to-End Support
From assessment to execution—we drive real transformation.
Proven Methods
Backed by research—practical, results-driven.
Built With You
We co-design change for lasting success.
Real-World Expertise
Decades of leadership in high-stakes environments.
People-Centred
We build trust, engage teams, and drive real cultural shifts.
Flexible & Adaptive
We fit your needs, working seamlessly with your teams.
Focused on Results
We simplify complexity and focus on what works.
No Hard Selling
We solve problems, not push unnecessary services.
Ian is a fastidious and conscientious consultant who is highly regarded by his clients for his delivery, focus and out-of-the-box approach to developing solutions … that give clients a much wider range of options than they otherwise would have.
Wale Buraimoh
Managing Partner, Stratex One Partners
I would highly recommend Ian. He worked on some challenging projects with us and was always professional, diligent and fun to work with. His calm and methodical approach always worked well with our clients.
Neil Watkins
Director, WCL Ltd

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE WHITEPAPER
Closing the Culture Gap – How to Align Culture with Strategy for Business Success
🔶 Why culture often blocks execution—and how to fix it
🔶 Practical steps to align culture & strategy for impact
🔶 Avoid common leadership mistakes that stall change
Strategic change, cultural transformation, and leadership impact— delivered globally.












