Neil Thompson was the only person I encountered, in my decade as an editor, whose written work never required a single change. His publications are clear, precise and always accessible for a wide readership in the 'people professions'. Even more importantly, he remains true to the values of equality and diversity, drawing out vital lessons for practice from underpinning concepts and ideas. In a busy and under-resourced professional world, these skills are more important than ever. Dr Audrey Mullender, Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford and Professor Emerita, University of Warwick

Neil Thompson is an excellent scholar, who writes in an engaging and non-technical style, but still manages to convey complex ideas and theories in a manner that is accessible for both the professional and non-professional, and which offers depth and breadth of insight that are unparalleled. Neil is a compassionate, kind, and caring colleague who has unique and insightful thoughts. Dr Gerry Cox, Emeritus Professor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, United States

Neil has always impressed me with his ability to grasp an issue and then pursue his findings with a humble yet disciplined line of thought. I am thinking particularly of his superb presentation on Race Equality to an audience, some of whom, at the time, were not necessarily willing converts. His honesty and integrity, coupled with academic research, won the day. Susheela Lourie MBE, DL, ATD, BA(Ed), founder member, North Wales Race Equality Network

Neil Thompson stands out amongst the writers I've worked with for his clear-mindedness and personal integrity. His writing is fluent, sensitive to complexity, simply expressed, and always beautifully structured. He has an outstanding talent for organising ideas in a way that leaves no room for confusion. Catherine Gray, Publisher, Palgrave Macmillan

Neil Thompson is a prolific writer and a significant educator with a uniquely deserved reputation. He draws attention to many important aspects of working with people, including what we need to know from research, engaging with those with whom we work and how to put values and principles into practice.

Professor Robert Adams, Teesside University