about us
Peter Howells specialises in the provision of customised Human Resources and Organisational Development services to the corporate sector. With over 25 years’ experience providing human resources and business advice to some of Queensland’s most respected companies, Peter established the business to provide his expertise to a growing client base throughout Australia.
our difference
Peter's differentiators include:
- A track record developing and implementing Human Resources and Organisational Development strategies that add business value.
- A detailed understanding of the current business environment; his experience at Board and Executive level evidences his ability to link people strategies to business need.
- A consulting and contracting methodology that ensures objectives are agreed; progress checks and milestones are clearly articulated and results guaranteed.
- An ability to build relationships and work effectively with key stakeholders at all levels.
- An appreciation of the practical challenges and opportunities within organisations drawn from extensive hands on experience and an applied approach to systems theory.
- An extensive network of experienced and professional consulting colleagues to draw on for solutions and support on major projects.
experience
Peter's consulting experience includes:
- Conducting 360 review debriefs for senior executives and managers
- Team development using a values based approach
- Retained HR advisory role to mid tier professional services firm
- Conversion of contract mining operations workforce to employees
- Development of competency frameworks and career path models for professional public sector staff
- Facilitation of business planning processes for not for profit organisations
- Provision of Workplace Investigation training
- Conducting workplace investigations and implementing recommendations in the community care sector
- Chief Executive coaching and HR advisory support
about Peter
Peter was the Chairman of the Financial Institutions Remuneration group that lead the development of high quality salary surveys and information exchange for the Australian financial industry. An excellent facilitator, Peter has convened and facilitated national conferences and briefings for members.
Peter is currently a Director and member of the governance committee for the not for profit Council of the Aging Queensland (COTA).
He is also the course coordinator for the subject Introduction to Human Resource Management at the University of Queensland. Peter passes on his knowledge and experience as a lecturer and tutors in this subject for over 200 undergraduate students.
qualifications
Peter's qualifications include:
- Master of Business Administration, Griffith University
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland (Psychology and Anthropology)
- Certified Member, Australian Human Resources Institute
- Member, Australian Association of Psychological Type (accredited to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type indicator)
- Graduate Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors