Michael Stocks | Advice on managing projects in hospitality

06/26/22 • 12 min

Micheal Stocks is currently working as a freelance consultant within the hospitality sector, working on projects that have a particular focus on drinks menus, training, store openings, and growing businesses.

In this episode of Served With, Adam and Micheal look at:

Using post-mortem techniques to help examine what might fail within a project and how to prevent roadblocks, consider contingencies and set realistic timelines for projects.
What different stakeholders might need to get out of new software systems and how to consider the upgrades a business needs.
Identifying different challenges a business is facing and providing solutions for all the stakeholders involved.
Considering feedback, keeping the focus on a project, and making sure projects are feasible.

Watch and listen to Served With podcast to learn more about project management and how Micheal is helping businesses to develop their software and technology as well as considering how this fits with the stakeholder's needs.

https://mikestocks.co.uk/

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In this episode of Served With, Adam and Micheal look at:

Using post-mortem techniques to help examine what might fail within a project and how to prevent roadblocks, consider contingencies and set realistic timelines for projects.
What different stakeholders might need to get out of new software systems and how to consider the upgrades a business needs.
Identifying different challenges a business is facing and providing solutions for all the stakeholders involved.
Considering feedback, keeping the focus on a project, and making sure projects are feasible.

https://mikestocks.co.uk/

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sebastian lyall, founder of lollipop | nude restaurants & concept bars: creating the most daring venues

Sebastian Lyall is the founder and creative director of Lollipop, an innovative lifestyle group at the junction of technology, immersive, and hospitality.

In this episode of Served With Adam and Sebastian explore:

+ Lollipop’s recent daring ventures into naked dining, Breaking Bad inspired bars, and bringing together drinks, dining and experiences to create Funhouses

+ The design decisions and creative elements that are considered from vision to final venue.

+ Innovations and productising traditional hospitality and entertainment by combining it with immersive and cutting edge venue designs.

+ How shifts in culture and trends can influence how bars and restaurants are built and operate in the future.

Watch and listen to Served With podcast to learn more about Lollipop and how Sebastian’s redefining the hospitality industry.

Links that are related:

https://chelseafunhouse.com/chelsea-funhouse-main

https://wearelollipop.co.uk/about

https://wearelollipop.co.uk/the-bunyadi/

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Michael Stocks, Project Manager | I quit my job and became independent just before a pandemic and I don't regret a thing

In this episode of Served With, Adam and Micheal discuss:

A proactive mindset and the skills that help to start a freelance consulting career.
Covid’s impact on Micheal’s work with clients and the uncertainty he faced early on.
The work-to-life balance, with increased working flexibility and working for exciting brands.
Differences between the freedom and choice of projects when working in a corporate environment vs freelance.

Watch and listen to Served With podcast to learn more about how Micheal became a freelance consultant and how he grew his consultancy business throughout the pandemic.

Links that are related:

https://mikestocks.co.uk/

#consulting #consultant #projectmanagement #restaurants #hospitality #projects #drinkmenu # #storeopenings #mobileordering #entertainment #food #beverage #lifestyle #bar #dining #wetledvenue #ordering #experiences #servedwith #storekit #bartending #hospitalitytrends