Patrick Mullen

First Principles Consulting

Sh!t show (noun): a situation or event that is badly organised, unpleasant, and full of confusion. Does this sound familiar? When first engaging with clients, more often than not, managers and senior leaders are unaware of the true state of things. It's not until we speak to the people on site that this is how they describe the situation they find themselves in. Despite the team giving 110%, investing in new IT tools, dashboards and equipment, the needle has barely moved - nothing has been the silver bullet hoped for. Warren Buffet says that "only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked" and that's unfortunately just as true for mines as it is for investors. So, how do some companies go from strength to strength, regardless of what commodity prices are doing - delighting shareholders, good safety records and being THE employer of choice (while offering the same incentives)? That's the problem we help you to solve - unlocking the latent potential in your people, process and technology.