Manufacturing site moves from Resistance to Receptiveness

A traditional manufacturing business was stuck — wary of change, fractured across generations, and losing momentum. With DiSC as the entry point, we helped leaders and teams build self-awareness and empathy. Friction eased. Communication opened up. Over time, trust grew between older workers and newer, younger (and migrant) colleagues. Productivity rose, absence dropped, and customer satisfaction climbed — proof that people-led change sticks when it’s practical, not preachy. What made the difference? Over 30 years of lived, hands-on experience in sectors and roles just like this — on the shopfloor and in the office. We’ve been in the tough spots, know what gets overlooked, and what really works. No fluff, no buzzwords, no them or us or talk at — just smart, credible solutions that help people thrive. And yes, we do it with a smile, and they want us back too.

About Us

Powering People.
Elevating Your Business.
Transforming Workplaces.

At Productivity Now, we unlock potential through people, productivity and better ways of working — helping businesses perform at their best today and prepare for tomorrow.

Whatever your challenges, size or sector, draw on 35 years of proven expertise to solve problems, improve performance and deliver measurable results.

MEET AIDAN

With 35 years’ experience and over 500 projects delivered, Aidan brings practical know-how to whatever is holding your business or people back.

Tap into that experience with confidence. Get to the heart of the problem, find the right solution and make real progress — quickly, effectively and with results that last.

See below for a snapshot of his journey so far.

Aidan Mullan

Principal & Founder

Skill

35+ years in Psychology, Leadership, and HR. 500+ projects.

Cross-industry experience, led teams of 55. Strongly connected to Community.

Experience

Senior roles at GE, Broadcom, Anglo, Citi, QA, DWP.

From SME startups to global companies, delivering impactful L&D, HR, Change, Business Growth and Employability.

Principles

Results-driven, client-focused, practical learning with a modern approach that delivers impact and fixes your problems right first time.

Focus on the costs, efficiency, transformation and progressive inclusive workplaces.

HOW WE WORK

We help you tackle challenges, strengthen teams and improve results with practical solutions built around your needs.

See how we turn challenges into progress.

Meeting your exact needs

Diagnose

We work with you to spot what’s working, what’s not.

Develop

Build practical fixes that fit your people

Deliver

Implementing solutions that work

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In Person

Practical courses, workshops, coaching and support.

Choose ready-made or tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Who We Help?

Based in North Down, we deliver in person across Belfast, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Our online services are available throughout the UK and Europe.

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Solutions

Expertise

Qualifications

500

SOLUTIONS

From leadership to modern learning — practical solutions turning business challenges into winning results.

35

YEARS OF EXPERTISE

Hands-on experience with global organisations and SMEs, in senior roles and consulting.

22

QUALIFICATIONS

Leading-edge tools and proven expertise combined to deliver solutions that work for you.

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Productivity
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Strengthen leadership. Reduce risk. Unlock potential.
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SUCCESS STORIES

From stronger teams to better business performance, explore practical solutions delivering real results. Explore how we’ve helped organisations tackle challenges, unlock potential and achieve lasting improvements.

Stronger People & Teams

Better Business Performance

People & Teams

Business Performance

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A traditional manufacturing business was stuck — wary of change, fractured across generations, and losing momentum. With DiSC as the entry point, we helped leaders and teams build self-awareness and empathy. Friction eased. Communication opened up. Over time, trust grew between older workers and newer, younger (and migrant) colleagues. Productivity rose, absence dropped, and customer satisfaction climbed — proof that people-led change sticks when it’s practical, not preachy. What made the difference? Over 30 years of lived, hands-on experience in sectors and roles just like this — on the shopfloor and in the office. We’ve been in the tough spots, know what gets overlooked, and what really works. No fluff, no buzzwords, no them or us or talk at — just smart, credible solutions that help people thrive. And yes, we do it with a smile, and they want us back too.

WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH

CORPORATES

General Electric

Citigroup

Broadcom

EBRD

Santander

Tesco

Fujitsu

SMEs

Abcam

QA

Westlakes Engineering

Mondi Packaging

Eden River Brew Co

Augentius LLP

PUBLIC SECTOR

Lancaster University

Aberdeen Council

DWP

Ministry of Defence

British Council

NHS

RESULTS THAT MATTTER

Unlock measurable improvements from Modern Working — from lowering absenteeism and turnover to boosting productivity, cutting costs, and raising employee engagement.

37%
LESS

Absence & Employee turnover (on ave)

18%
RISE

Increased Productivity

22%
less

Lower Operational Costs

25% higher

Engagement with Learning

Drive Business Success.

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