People | Performance | Progress

Turn people insight into
practical improvement

Helping organisations strengthen leadership, engage their people and create workplaces where performance and culture thrive

Richard Budd, RB Business Insights founder
Experience
20+
Years' Experience
Organisations
150+
Organisations Supported
Reach
15+
Industry Sectors
Our Approach
100%
Tailored to Every Client

Latest insight

Designing Learning With People, Not For Them

Why co-creation, manager involvement and ongoing learning communities are key to turning learning into lasting behavioural change.

Why Organisations Choose RB Business Insights

As a specialist boutique consultancy, RB Business Insights combines the expertise and insight of larger consulting firms with the flexibility, personal attention and hands-on support that only an independent consultancy can provide.

  • Direct access to senior expertise from start to finish, with no handovers to junior consultants.
  • Over 20 years' experience helping organisations improve leadership, culture and employee engagement
  • Specialist expertise in Investors in People, leadership, culture, organisational development and performance improvement
  • Practical recommendations focused on action, not lengthy reports
  • Flexible, personalised support tailored to your organisation
Richard Budd

Richard BuddFounder

Practical support for better organisations

We help organisations improve leadership, employee engagement, culture and business performance through practical, evidence-based consultancy and support

People

Creating workplaces where people can thrive and perform at their best.

Leadership

Developing confident leaders who inspire trust, engagement and accountability.

Performance

Turning feedback and insight into measurable organisational improvement.

Partnership

Providing practical support, challenge and expertise every step of the journey.

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions tailored to your organisation's needs

Investors in People

Whether you're beginning your Investors in People journey or looking to build on an existing accreditation, we provide expert guidance, challenge and support every step of the way.

Employee Voice & Engagement

Highly engaged employees drive better customer experiences, stronger retention and improved business performance. We help organisations understand what their people are thinking and move from insight to action.

Leadership Development

Strong leadership is at the heart of every successful organisation. We help leaders understand their impact, strengthen their capabilities and create environments where people perform at their best.

Organisational Development

Whether you're creating a new strategy, refreshing an existing plan, or looking to improve execution and accountability, we provide practical frameworks and expert facilitation to help you achieve your goals.

Book a Free Consultation

Whether you're exploring Investors in People, employee engagement, leadership development or wider organisational improvement, an initial conversation can help identify the right next steps.

Book a no-obligation consultation to discuss your challenges, priorities and opportunities.

Schedule online

Working With

Proud to support organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

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What Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it, hear from our clients about their experience working with us.

"Over the last 5 years Richard's broad knowledge and insights on both Leadership and Company Culture have been invaluable in improving SWR as a workplace, improving employee engagement and creating high-performing teams."

Jason, CEO

"Richard is a consummate professional and brings a wealth of experience from previous projects and interaction with other organisations, this in turn has helped support and develop the team further."

Lee, Head of Talent

"Richard has been a critical friend of our business for the past four years, asking deep and searching questions to help us find our own ways of improving the workplace and the employee experience."

Pearson Education

"I can thoroughly recommend Richard, he has a professional and dynamic approach to any situation he encounters and he is great at finding solutions. He is incredibly pragmatic and has deep industry knowledge."

Carolyn, Non Exec Director

"A great strategist who can help you look at a situation from different angles, a great listener with patience and one who could see through problems giving confidence and clarity to the team."

Tasneem, EI Specialist

"The very best things about working with Richard were that he absolutely zoned into the clients issues identifying the problems and then formulated the solution with great skill. His facilitation skills are first class."

Zarina, Director

"Richard is highly client-focused, combining a responsive, personable approach with the honesty to ensure his expertise is the right fit. He finds effective, efficient solutions that deliver real benefit to the organisation."

Robin S, Business Growth Manager

"Richard quickly understands clients' real needs and key challenges. He is efficient, thorough and consistently brings clear strategic thinking - a valuable person to have in any team."

Keith A, Business Mentor/Coach

"Richard has excellent business acumen, is highly organised and communicates brilliantly. I would have no hesitation in recommending his insightful expertise to any organisation."

Antony C, Sales Director

"Richard brings enormous business experience, a creative and pragmatic mindset, and first-class attention to detail. Whatever the sector, he focuses on making things happen."

Richard J, Chief Operating Officer

Get in Touch

Have questions or ready to get started? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us directly

Phone: 07773 335735