Growing Organisations Where People Thrive
For almost a decade, Blue Tree Consulting has helped organisations unlock their full potential by evolving their HR, leadership, culture, and people practices.
Founded by experienced consultant Phil Marsland, our purpose is to empower workplaces to align, engage, and perform at their best. We believe every organisation can become a place where people are inspired to grow and make an impact.
At Blue Tree, we take an integrated, holistic approach based on our proprietary Blue Tree Model. Just like a thriving tree, an aligned organisation needs:
- Strong roots - Clear purpose and values
- A solid trunk - Capable leadership
- Robust branches - Modern people practices
- A leaf canopy - Skilled frontline managers
- The leaves - Engaged employees who feel motivated and empowered
We blend warmth and insight to evolve workplaces from the roots up. Our customised solutions strengthen teams to reach new heights of shared success.
Let us help your workplace become a Blue Tree where everyone can flourish.
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"Blue Tree represents a vision for aligned organisations enabling people to grow and thrive."
Our Story: The Evolution of Blue Tree Consulting
How Our Founder's Passion for Empowering Organisations Shaped Our Approach
Phil Marsland founded Blue Tree Consulting in 2016 after a long career working in senior HR and leadership roles across various industries.
Throughout his experience, he saw firsthand how poor alignment between strategy, leadership, HR practices, and culture could hold companies back from reaching their potential.
He started Blue Tree to take a more holistic, integrated approach - bringing pragmatic solutions tailored to each client versus generic best practices. The name "Blue Tree" represents his vision for aligned organisations that enable people to grow and thrive.
Over the years since its founding, Blue Tree has:
- Expanded its team of consultants with diverse expertise
- Worked with over 100 organisations across sectors like manufacturing, professional services, elite sport, and more
- Developed proprietary frameworks like the Blue Tree Model to evolve leadership and culture
- Become a trusted advisor to business leaders seeking to transform their workplaces
- Earned a reputation for incisive yet empathetic guidance and practical solutions
The Blue Tree metaphor of an aligned, thriving organisation remains central to our approach today.
Our story is one of turning founder Phil Marsland's passion into a business focused on empowering workplaces through integrated solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
"Our Purpose at Blue Tree Consulting"
Empowering Organisations to Align, Engage, and Thrive
At Blue Tree Consulting, our core purpose is to help organisations unlock their full potential by evolving their leadership, culture, and people practices.
We believe every workplace can become an aligned environment where employees are inspired, included, and empowered to grow.
Our mission is to:
- Partner with organisations to drive greater alignment between strategy, leadership, HR, and culture
- Develop capable, empowering leaders who role model organisational values
- Evolve company cultures to be more positive, engaging, and performance-oriented
- Instill people practices that attract, retain, and develop top talent
- Provide tailored solutions vs. generic best practices that work for each client's specific context
We are passionate about making workplaces thrive - where employees feel valued, heard, and able to reach their potential. We promise to listen, gain insights, and deliver practical solutions tailored to each client's needs and goals.
"The Blue Tree Model"
A Framework for Aligning and Empowering Organisations
At Blue Tree Consulting, we take a holistic, integrated approach to evolving organisations based on our proprietary Blue Tree Model
Our Unique Blue Tree Model Demystified:
- The roots represent an organisation's purpose and values - the foundation for everything else. Strong roots anchor the organisation.
- The trunk symbolises leadership and strategy - providing strength, guidance, and direction.
- The lower branches are the organisation's people practices and HR functions. This is how an organisation cares for its people and enables them to perform at their best.
- The leaf canopy represents frontline managers. As the first layer of leadership, they ensure alignment and engagement.
- The leaves are individual employees. Unique but working in harmony when aligned to the organisation's purpose.
Together, these elements create an aligned, thriving organisational culture. When purpose, leadership, HR, management, and employees are mutually reinforcing, organisations can reach new heights.
This metaphor guides our integrated approach. We evolve organisations from the roots up, ensuring all elements work together in harmony. This creates workplaces where people and purpose can truly thrive.
The Blue Tree Model keeps us focused on the big picture. It ensures our solutions consider how each part impacts the whole. This unified perspective sets us apart.
- Over 30 years of experience in senior HR and leadership roles
- Qualifications include ILM Level 7 in Strategic Leadership and Executive Coaching, Mental Health and Wellbeing diploma and Level 7 HR Diploma
- Regular speaker and writer on leadership, HR, and organisational culture
Phil Marsland
Founder and Managing Director
"Phil from Blue tree Consulting showed great commitment by really getting under the skin of our business and what we needed to achieve, and rapidly became an extension of our own management team."
- Bill Bowker, Director - Bowker Transport
Phil founded Blue Tree Consulting in 2016 after an extensive career working across various industries in both the private and public sectors.
He was motivated to start Blue Tree to take a more holistic, tailored approach to evolving organisations - focusing on aligning strategy, leadership, culture, and HR practices.
As Managing Director, Phil oversees client engagements, provides strategic guidance, and leads projects focused on organisational diagnostics, leadership development, and culture transformation.
He is passionate about empowering organisations and leaders to build thriving, purpose-driven cultures.
Phil's diverse experience, business acumen, coaching skills, and warm yet incisive approach make him a trusted advisor for organisations undergoing major change or seeking to reach the next level of performance.
His vision for integrated, aligned workplaces guides Blue Tree's mission and unique perspective.
Meet Our Team
Our team brings the perfect blend of skills and experience to help organisations transform. Their passion shines through in every client engagement. Please contact us to learn more!
Alex Hatfield-Marsland
Director, HR
Alex ensures our HR solutions stay up-to-date and pragmatic. She helps craft people strategies tailored to each client.
Cherie Stewart
Organisational Development Consultant
Cherie leverages her expertise to help clients assess and evolve their organisational structures and capabilities.
Rachel Dixon
HR Consultant
Rachel assists clients with optimising HR operations, people practices, and employee relations.
Transform Your Organisation - Partner With Blue Tree Consulting Today
At Blue Tree Consulting, we believe every organisation has the potential to thrive. Let us help you realise yours.
For almost a decade, we've empowered companies to unlock higher performance through integrated solutions tailored to their specific needs - not generic best practices.
Our founder Phil Marsland brings a wealth of senior leadership experience across various industries. This real-world perspective shapes our pragmatic, business-focused approach.
