Jenny Harrison

Principal Consultant

I am a Principal Consultant at byrne·dean and have been part of the facilitation team since 2010. I design and deliver training, facilitation and culture transformation programmes that help organisations reduce people risk while strengthening employee engagement and performance.

My work focuses on workplace behaviour and leadership capability, particularly supporting speak-up and listen-up cultures and helping leaders and teams have proactive, effective conversations. I am especially interested in healthy conflict - addressing issues early and constructively, before they escalate.

Before joining byrne·dean, I spent a decade as an employment solicitor, including as an Associate at Mayer Brown International and in-house at B&Q plc. I bring this legal perspective into my facilitation, alongside coaching skills that support reflection, challenge and clearer decision-making.

I have delivered training and facilitated sessions globally across a wide range of sectors. Clients value my calm, engaging facilitation style and my ability to help leaders gain clarity and confidence when navigating complex people issues.

2010 – date: Associate at byrne·dean

2007 – 2010: In-house Employment Solicitor, B&Q Plc, Southampton

2005 – 2006: Business and Legal English language trainer, Spain

2002 – 2005: Assistant Solicitor, Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw, London

2000 – 2002: Trainee Solicitor, Addleshaw Booth & Co, Manchester & London

LLB (Hons) English Law, University of Manchester

Certificate in French Law, University of Burgundy, France

Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School

Blogs & Articles by

Jenny Harrison

Why bonuses don't motivate employees

In our sessions, we talk about how important it is to get to know each individual and to understand what motivates them, in order to get the best out of...

How to be a family friendly boss

This is a great HBR article by Scott Benson on how bosses can be more family friendly by offering flexibility to both men and women.  https://hbr.org/20...

Building the Business Case for Flexible working

Our friends at Working Families have published an online guide to help build the business case for flexible working. Well worth taking a look! https://w...

How to tell your boss you have too much work

In our management sessions, we often explore how to respond to an employee who says they have too much work, and the employer's duty of care in relation...
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