James Anderson is our founder and principal consultant
James founded Resolution Ready after more than 20 years in children's services, working across local government, the charity sector, and quality assurance. He specialises in statutory complaints investigations under the Children Act 1989, working as an independent investigating officer and panel chair, and has completed over 75 Stage 2 investigations.
Alongside his investigations work, James delivers safeguarding and governance consultancy, service reviews, facilitation, and LEGO Serious Play® workshops through the Thinking Differently brand. He is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr FCMI).
Rowena Barnard, associate senior operations coordinator
Rowna keeps Resolution Ready running. She manages admin, support, and community needs behind the scenes, making sure that clients, contacts, and day-to-day operations are looked after so the consultancy work stays focused and responsive.
She is particularly drawn to purpose-driven organisations and brings a practical, people-centred approach to everything she does. If you have reached out to Resolution Ready, chances are Rowna has already been part of making that happen.
Work with us
Resolution Ready operates on an associate model. As we grow, we are building a network of experienced professionals we can call on to deliver the right expertise for the right work.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who deliver training in children's services or safeguarding, and those with expertise in charity governance. If you share our values and want to work with a consultancy that takes quality seriously, we would love to talk.
Get in touch at office@resolutionready.org.uk
