Martin P Wilson
Martin is a business change program director and trouble-shooter by profession.but a writer and photographer by vocation
New Directions, a Return to Old Enthusiams
Martin is now returning to his early career as a writer and photographer with an extensive web presence through his web sites:
- The Winding Way - travel for the free spirited and independent lover of mindful travel.
- M-dash Miscellany Magazine - Martin's eclectic collection of writing on a wide range of topics. His online portfolio.
- M-dash Photolibrary - Martin's photographic stock library
- Solidus - Martin's professional consultancy site
You can follow him here, on his own sites and on Twitter where he is MPW1950.and TWWay for his travel writing.
Professional Expertise and Experience
Professionally he specialises in large scale business change, IT , project management and related matters. Typically programmes are complex with budgets of up to £400million ($620million) He has worked internationally, for large corporates and for the UK government leading very large scale and complex programs; often with elements of turnaround and challenging stakeholder management . He operates through his own consultancy Solidus Ltd based in Nottingham, England.
Writer and Photographer
As a long-time writer Martin writes on an eclectic mix of subjects which have included yachting, photography, personal finance, cars, travel, computing as well as small and professional business management. His writing reflects Martin's wide-ranging experience and insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Here on Suite101 Martin is indulging his interest in books and learning through his work on reviewing and commenting on Reference and other books. He also is using other long held interests to write on Photography, Travel and Sports and Classic Cars.
He has written three books:
- Creating and Developing a Consultancy Practice.
- Getting the Most from Consultants;
- The Information Edge;
Martin has also been a full time sports photographer but now concentrates on stock photography for various libraries, including his own: M-dash, for whom he provides travel and conceptual imagery.
Latest Articles
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Hacking Work; Break Stupid Rules and Work Smarter, or Anarchy?
Hacking Work suggests bypassing stupid rules in the workplace makes individuals and organisations more efficient and effective. Or is it high risk anarchy?
Feb 23, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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The Big Short; Was it Fraud or Just Incompetence on Wall Street?
Some unsung traders saw through the sub-prime bubble to make a fortune. Michael Lewis uses the stories to show dubious practices by many banks and brokers.
Feb 23, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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Dead or Alive: A Bestselling Thriller from Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy brings all his main characters together in the same book; Dead or Alive maintains Clancy's reputation as a master of the thriller writer's art.
Feb 5, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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The Art of SEO, Search Engine Optimisation for Marketing Success
The Art of SEO is subtitled Mastering Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and is an essential guide for all who own, design or write for serious websites.
Jan 28, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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Motorcycle Museums of the United Kingdom – an Enthusiast's Guide
Cheryl Probst has produced a useful directory of motorcycle collections in Britain and it is available as both e-book (PDF) and print on demand editions.
Jan 14, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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At Elizabeth David's Table, Her Very Best Everyday Recipes & More
A new compilation of Elizabeth David's best French and Mediterranean recipes introduces her food and writing to a fresh audience; it should inspire them.
Dec 20, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Keynes, the Return of the Master. Challenging Economic Wisdom
Skidelsky argues that Keynes' economic theories have been misinterpreted and unjustly disregarded; he explains the cause and cure for the financial crisis.
Dec 14, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Soul Collectors, Thriller with a Macabre and Grotesque Enemy
A chilling thriller, CSI Darby McCormick faces a strange enemy. Young children go missing only to return years later in bizarre and macabre circumstances.
Dec 13, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Ancient Worlds, the Search for Origins of Western Civilization
Richard Miles' book, and the BBC televisions series it supports, explores the history of western civilization from the first cities in what is now Iraq.
Dec 13, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Principles and Practice of Social Marketing, a Definitive Guide
The new edition of Principles and Practice of Social Marketing takes an international perspective on the use of marketing for socially desirable objectives.
Dec 12, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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