As well as running his own company, Mark Finnis has held various roles around the UK, including as the UK Assistant Director for the International Institute for Restorative Practices, a Restorative Practice Trainer for the NHS, and Consultant for County Councils including Walsall, Warwickshire, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Middlesborough, Wolverhampton, Rotherham, Luton, and West Berkshire.
He has also advised on National Policy, and worked as Director of Training and Consultancy at the Hull Centre for Restorative Practice, where he helped the city achieve the position as the first restorative city in the world.
Mark is also the author of the popular non-fiction book, Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice: Building Relationships, Improving Behaviours, and Creating Empowering Teams and Organisational Culture (2021). In the book, Mark provides practical introduction to the use of restorative practice in educational settings. Since publication, is has appeared in the ‘Administration & Organisation in Education’, ‘Educational Strategies & Policies’, and ‘Care & Counselling in Education’ bestsellers lists on Amazon.
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MARK FINNIS | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
As well as his inspiring business coaching skills, Mark is a captivating keynote speaker, who aims to inspire, challenge, and share examples of practice for delegates to implement.
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MARK FINNIS | SPEAKING TOPICS
- Relational Practice: Transform Your Organisation
- Developing a Transformational Culture Within your Organisation
- When Values Match Behaviours, the Art of the Possible Happens
- Creating Culture by Design not by Default
- Humans First Leadership
- Leading Organisations and People Through Change in a Transformational Way
- Managing Conflict and Tensions in a Transformational Way
- People Before Process: Innovating HR
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Mark has spoken at a range of events, including the 2024 Annual Leaders Headteacher Conference, the Institute of Education National Difference Conference, and the World Conference on Restorative Practice.
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To check fees and availability for Mark Finnis contact Great Business Speakers on 0044 (0)1753 439289