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Urban Learning’s purpose is to help build better organisations. Our principal vehicle for this is our unique methodology which integrates action learning with other complementary technologies to make workplaces smarter, better connected and future-focused. Founded in 1996 as M-Power Management Dynamics, Urban Learning changed its name in 2003. The company is located in Hamilton, a vibrant, progressive and rapidly growing centre.We have a significant track record throughout the North Island and in Australia. Our clients range from small rural local authorities to national energy utilities, from universities to a large property development consortium.

We don’t have a pretty values or mission statement hanging on the wall. We just live by three simple rules, all developed from experience:

• What you see is what you get.
• We only do what we are good at.
• We keep our promises, even small ones.

You will notice that the dominant motif of our business is the hexagon. This is no coincidence — the hexagon, or honeycomb, is the only geometric form to occur naturally in nature, and it is enormously strong. Strength and commitment to sustainable natural forms in all aspects of workplace design are central to our view of the world.

Meet the team.

Tony Richardson is a former local government and educational manager, and a full-time process consultant since forming Network Organisational Consulting Group with two partners in 1989. He has trained as a lead quality auditor, and is a licensed Belbin® Team Roles facilitator and Advanced User and Facilitator for ValueNetworks®. He has worked on more than 300 consulting assignments including organisational reviews, process improvement, project management and marketing of action learning designs. He has university qualifications in business and business research.

Dr Margaret Richardson is a researcher in the field of technology takeup, having had successful careers in information management and law office management. She has extensive experience with research design and data collection for workplace improvement projects, as well as university qualifications in business and communication.