Dr. John Troughton is grounded in the Kaizen ANZ “Continuous Improvement” philosophy and actions, and their “global reach” to improve human well-being.

John introduces a stimulating integrated risk engineering approach to planetary issues in any institutional or international context, including for country solutions. He extends it by integrating planetary risk dimensions in companies or clients “continuous improvement of all actions” to meet human needs. This is as outlined in his 3 books “Action Management for the Business” (1), the Family (2) and the Country (3).

Dr. Troughton, through research at the Physics and Engineering Laboratory, DSIR, NZ and international projects, has developed a professional background in food processing, agriculture, horticulture, biotechnology, biophysics and ecology. His training was at Canterbury University NZ, Australian National University and Stanford University, USA. He has produced over a 100 papers and books, and lectured and consulted internationally in fields as diverse as energy, biology, information technology and business management. Corporate management experience has been gained in both Public and Private institutions such as the DSIR NZ, Goodman, Fielder, Wattie, and as Director of eight companies in the food (fresh and processed), information technology, management and high technology sectors. These companies have been in NZ, Australia, Asia, and the USA, and have involved production and marketing for both domestic and export markets.

Over 25 years, Dr. Troughton has been developing expertise in Conformance and Performance Management Systems. Initially this was as a Lecturer at the NZ Institute of Management College from 1975-1985. New techniques that have been developed relate to the management of complex systems, such as integrating international markets, logistics, processing and production systems, integrating technology, people and processes. This has been applied initially to the dairy, meat and kiwifruit industries and subsequently to the mining, manufacturing and service sectors. The Value Engine is the most recent development.

Dr. Troughton also consulted to several small and large, domestic and international companies primarily in Australia and Asia from 1986-1999. His consulting experience includes the United Nations, PA Management Consulting Group, Drake International and as an Independent consultant. Projects have involved public e.g. NSW Cabinet Office, Malaysian Government, Public Trustee (NSW), and Sydney Water, listed e.g. BHP Billiton, Bankers Trust, Bank of Queensland, Telstra, CIG and non-listed companies. The results have been to enhance company performance through implementing management systems, people management and technology.

The central role of food and energy in all human well-being projects is also central to his interests, initiated at Stanford University during the 1973 Energy crisis and expanded in and with the NZ Government. This covered all forms of energy including solar energy in food and covers his current interests. His international experience, especially with multiple small and large companies in Australia, demonstrates his versatility in addressing specific issues in the current complex international environment. Major planetary risks are inherent in all projects designed to improve human well-being.