Industrial Paradigm
Pursuing the economics of the common good
Welcome to Industrial Paradigm, a research consultancy seeking to meet ongoing and new challenges, such as competing with China, addressing the climate crisis and the growth artificial intelligence, in a way that creates and maintains meaningful jobs. This is essential if we want an ‘economics of the common good’, delivering a more equal and sustainable society.
Our Offer
Industrial Paradigm offers a range of services designed to address social, economic and environmental challenges in a way which promotes good jobs.
Economic Consultancy
I offer expert economic consultancy services to companies, trade unions, union federations, local authorities and public sector organisations, tailored to manage complex change in an inclusive way.
Workshop Facilitation
Change works best when companies and their employees develop a common agenda. My workshops bring the organisation and its workforce together to seek innovative change and higher productivity, while creating and preserving meaningful work.
Research Excellence
I offer bespoke research into industrial strategies. Desk research covering what we know so far is supplemented by semi-structured interviews with company managers, trade union officials and other workforce representatives and, depending on the issue, government officials, academics and other economic stakeholders. New insights are ‘co-created’ between my interviewees and myself. Best practice examples and recommendations are identified so that meaningful change can happen.
Keynote Presentations
I provide keynote presentations, designed to inform and educate – and occasionally to provoke and disrupt – government, company and union thinking about how to make economic change work. I keep up-to-date with the latest research from universities and think tanks, but my presentations are designed to be practical and outcome-focused.
Tim Page, Founding Director
I spent 16 years researching and developing industrial policies for the trade union movement. My work looked at best practice from countries as diverse as France, Germany, Denmark, China and South Korea.
In recent years, I have worked in local economic development, producing strategies to support successful companies and good jobs at the sub-regional level. While doing so, I synthesised my knowledge and understanding of industrial policies into a PhD thesis. My work builds on the latest thinking, but is practical and outcome-focused.
What Our Clients Say
Explore genuine feedback from clients, describing their experience of working with Industrial Paradigm
‘Tim is an economist who has a deep understanding of the priorities of the Labour Government, its key personalities, and the mindset of Labour Party members. His keynote presentation to Berkshire Youth was designed to inform our Trustees’ thinking with regards to our future work programme and how it dovetails with Labour’s policies for young people. Our conversation with Tim was thoughtful, considered and well received by our board.
Sarah Atkinson, Chair of Berkshire Youth, following Keynote Presentation to Trustee Meeting, 6 February 2025.
‘Knowledgeable’, ‘Engaging’, ‘Experienced’, ‘Insightful, and great at bringing fresh eyes to our sector’s challenges and opportunities’
Post-workshop feedback from the Policy and Public Affairs Team at the Horticultural Trades Association, 1 April 2025.