08/03/2010 by Geoff.
We have completed the latest update of our website.
There are:
Don’t forget our Goal is to make our clients more successful. If you’d like to see something on our site to help you then let us know - we update once a quarter - but don’t forget in the blog your reading there’s something new every week.
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08/03/2010 by Geoff.
Whilst driving round the country I started to think about the ever growing distribution centres / estates.
Yes they might be close to our motorways but if they’re not close to end users then what about their carbon foot print?
As already mentioned there seems to be lots of new buildings springing up. This got me thinking how many of these businesses manage the build and move themselves? This type of project needs specific skills and should not be dealt with as an add on to normal activities. Doing it this way is fraught with danger the project could:
Avoid these by getting an expert in - they go away when the project is completed successfully!
The imput of additional resource and or expertise can pay dividends.
I’d be interested to hear you views on distribution centres?
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01/03/2010 by Geoff.
Our MD is a Leicester Tigers fan and recently reached a milestone age - desretion prevents mentioning the number!!
His wife Linda and family organised a surprise, arranging a hospitality package at the recent game against Bath Rugby in the LV cup. Tigers won.
An additional surprise was our sponsorship of the match ball. Geoff met Engand and Tigers player Tom Croft and was presented with a signed ball at the end of the match.
All the best Geoff.
Written by Phil
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01/03/2010 by Phil.
I have now finished the RITA course which supplemented and tested my knowledge on the LEAN syllabus that we cover on the NVQ BIT courses (Business Improvement Techniques). I am glad to say I passed!!!!! We covered a lot of subjects in the 8 weeks -Effective Teamwork, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lead Time Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Workplace organisation and Mistake Proofing just to name a few. It was good to network with people delivering the same subjects and to share experiences. Even as the Train to Gain funding starts to take severe pressure from the Government spending reductions it is good to find out that these techniques really do make a difference to the companies that we work in. After all they are self funding from the savings they generate!
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20/02/2010 by Geoff.
I’m just embarking on the second of three visits to Poland to deliver leadership training. Its cold in Poland at -10 degrees! On my first visit I trained inspectors, on this visit I am delivering to Head Teachers or Directors as they’re known over here.
Whilst its difficult to deliver through a translator I find it amazing that people, wherever they are, have not got a grasp of the funamental principles of managing and leading people. I look forward to returning to the more easily understood feedback in the UK.
Written by Linda Trapnell
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20/02/2010 by Geoff.
I’m an avid reader of the small business section in the Sunday Times. In the 17/1/10 edition the above subject was discussed and a few examples given. In principle the rules of engagement suggested were:
In a nutshell a successful business is not about cutting costs alone its about selling more!
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16/02/2010 by Geoff.
Currently accreditation for the coaching industry is done on a voluntary basis. Many areas of the world, including the UK are looking to move to mandatory accreditation. The IIC (International Institute of Coaching) is one of the leading overseeing organisations for coaching. It has existed for over 10 years and was formerly known as the ECI (European Coaching Institute). The IIC not only operates to raise the standard of coaching and coaches, but also approves and accredits training courses in coaching. Accreditation for coaches takes the form of – significant evidence of professional development, proof of extensive paid coaching, a live assessment of the coaching skills of the coach by an IIC member, a range of testimonials and a final interview. Written by Tony Brooks our accredited coach with the IIC
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16/02/2010 by Geoff.
For any business embarking on change essential reading is “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson.
Its an easy read and the message is quite simple:
The only thing missing in our view is “Communicate change”. A simple model that might make your business more successful!
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10/02/2010 by Geoff.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has proposed that Statutory Adoption, Maternity and Paternity Pay and Maternity Allowance should all rise from £123.06 to £124.88 in April 2010.Statutory Sick Pay is likely to remain at £79.15.
Legal confirmation of these changes are still awaited…………….
Written by Simone Greasley - HR Specialist. Contact her if you need any help.
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10/02/2010 by Geoff.
Lets start by getting rid of the bit of consultant speak in the heading. SMART stands for:
Having got that out of the way your Company’s measurements (or key performance indicators - KPI’s) need to encourage the right behaviour (to move the measures in the right direction) from your staff.
So an example. In the NHS there might be targets on waiting time and number of patients seen in the ED. Ask yourself the question does this encourage getting patients healthy or something else?
What is the Goal of the NHS?
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