From "information resource management" to "insight, rigour, meaning" 

Building upon a richly varied experience, I am moving forward and growing through new—and renewed--activities. It's my renaissance, giving back through head, hands and heart while expanding my creative endeavours.

Those familiar with my history have asked what I am up to. Links in the menu on this site and my LinkedIn profile provide some insight. Curious about my artwork? Click here. Studio hours and workshops by arrangement. 

A broad, international leadership, consulting and board service background inform current activities. These are increasingly focused on transformative outcomes in community. 

With partner Rob Tornack, I am Co-Lead of the Oaklands Rise Woonerf (ORW) initiative, now in its seventh year. What's a Woonerf? Carol Sherwood offers this 10 minute video short to share just a part of the story. This placemaking opportunity has transformed an area with reach over some 15 bocks in the Oaklands neighbourhood of Victoria, B.C.

As of 2004, I serve as Secretary, Greater Fernwood Art Stroll (FAS), growing the Oaklands cluster and positioning contact management for opportunities the FAS may build upon in the future.  I find balance in fine arts where preferred media include pastel, ink and acrylic in paintings, monotype and sculptural forms. A 2024 project is a contribution to the Habitat for Humanity Restore Victoria Door Auction where proceeds go to that very worthy cause. Click here for a time limited link is here.

Why IRMS, and what is IRM?

The shift from "information resource management" to "insight, rigour, meaning" feels right as a representation of values that have always guided my activities. They apply equally to my work intellectual capital /knowledge resource management as to art; writing; community building; interests as a housing provider; educator; coach and consultant. Yes, broad interests. On occasion, I pick up my dom'ra and revisit the eleven years spent with the Victoria Balalaika Orchestra. 

I closed our Hong Kong registered firm some years back, retaining the IRMS domain as one of several I run. While the Hong Kong and Bangkok offices are closed, I remain available as a sole proprietor operating under my own name flying the IRMS banner. Engagements that attract will be meaningful beyond outsourcing of staff roles/decisions, typically think pieces within a leader's discretionary budget. 

I am enjoying the return to earlier years in fine arts and the exploration of ideas through writing. A memoir is underway. 

Explore the links (under the “hamburger” menu at upper right) and reach out if you see opportunities to collaborate or would like to join in creative exploits.

• Visit my LinkedIn profile and links in the menu on this site for more.