Business Culture Consultant in Devon: What We Do and How It Helps Your Team Thrive

If you're leading a business in Devon and you're concerned that something isn't quite right in your company culture, you're not alone. Poor communication, inconsistent leadership behaviours, staff disengagement, or just a general sense of friction within the team, these are common signs. But the good news is, it's never too late to take action.

At wavemind, we offer more than theory. With over 30 years of business experience across multiple sectors, from SMEs and mid-sized firms to large PLCs, we've seen what great looks like, and more importantly, what happens when culture is neglected. We've worked through restructures, leadership failures, team fallouts and high-pressure turnarounds. There’s not much we haven’t experienced.

We’re also a new consultancy. We know that might feel like a leap of faith. You could choose a bigger name, but here’s why you might choose us instead. You want straight-talking, experienced guidance from someone who’s been in your shoes. You want support that’s grounded in reality, not theory. And you want lasting change, not a templated workshop that ticks a box.

Our approach is direct, practical and built on lived experience. We’re not interested in buzzwords or laminated value statements that get pinned up and forgotten. We help you have the difficult conversations. We help define non-negotiables. We support behaviour change at the individual and leadership team level.

Why this matters now

Only 10 percent of UK employees are actively engaged in their work. That disengagement costs the UK economy around £257 billion every year through lost productivity, high turnover and absenteeism.

Closer to home, businesses in the South West are struggling. Nearly 70 percent report difficulties recruiting skilled staff, with 60 percent saying they can’t find suitable candidates to help them grow.

The takeaway? You can’t afford to ignore culture. Without it, you won’t attract or retain the people you need. And without the right people, nothing else works.

Real-world results

In just six months of working together, one of our clients has transformed the confidence and impact of their Head of Marketing. Previously unsure of her place at the leadership table, she’s now a strong, brave and courageous voice in the senior team. She’s helping drive transformational change across the organisation.

The relationship with the owner has improved. The business now has a clear plan and the right actions in place to deliver their goals. And the whole team is starting to feel the benefit of a more aligned and supportive culture.

This is what wavemind is about. Measurable change. Practical outcomes. Long-term impact.

How do you know if culture is the problem?

Here are five common signs:

• You’ve lost good people recently and aren’t sure why

• There’s tension or avoidance within your senior team

• Staff are doing the bare minimum and keeping their heads down

• Leaders say the right things but don’t always live them

• People complain about communication but no one knows where to start fixing it

Before you reach out to wavemind, ask yourself these five questions:

1. Are you clear on what behaviours are acceptable or not in your business?

2. Do you and your leadership team model the values you expect from others?

3. When was the last time you asked your team how they really feel?

4. Can you confidently say your culture supports your strategy?

5. Are you ready to challenge what's not working and lead change from the top?

If the answer to any of these is no, then now is the right time to talk.

So what do we actually do?

We help you:

• Identify the cultural friction points inside your business

• Facilitate honest conversations with your leadership team

• Align values, behaviours and decision-making

• Create a roadmap for embedding real, lasting change

• Develop the confidence and clarity to lead culture from the front

We work hands-on with you, your senior team, and your wider business if needed. This is not a generic training course or templated intervention. It's tailored, it’s local, and it’s effective.

Our work has helped:

• Turn around underperforming teams

• Improve staff retention and morale

• Align behaviours with company goals

• Rebuild trust between leadership and the wider business

If you're based in Devon, Cornwall or the wider South West and you're ready to take action, get in touch.

You already know culture matters. Let's do something about it.

Take the first step

Book a free, confidential consultation today. We'll help you get clear on what’s really going on in your business and what to do next.