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”Managers and leaders don’t simply need qualifications; they need to benefit from learning and development that will mean something to their business”


recognising that it is required, it’s also important to bear in mind that some of the theories about leadership can be geared more towards larger corporations rather than small businesses and the way they operate. Lorna Trainer, of L&G


Learning in Glasgow, understands the pitfalls and makes sure her company responds. “Te idea of the courses we offer is that you pick whatever is relevant to you. If, for example, you need to know something about allocating work you can do a professional development award just for that topic. It’s flexible and there are units to suit where you are and what you need to know about. “Some entrepreneurs who


UNDERSTANDING THE PITFALLS


When it comes to management training, it’s not simply a case of


set up a business concentrate on developing the product, but when it comes to growing their


business, they struggle with the demands of leading and managing a team. Tey might need specific focused learning on areas such as leading change, recruiting staff, talent management, developing systems, policies and processes.” She emphasised the


importance of making courses accessible, affordable and relevant: “Managers and leaders don’t simply need qualifications; they need to benefit from learning and development that will mean something to their business.” Lorna acknowledged that it


is important to work with the candidate to help them reflect on and evaluate learning, and apply it to their practice. When you are operating in


a competitive environment, costs are always an issue and one thing that can limit a firm’s


options is the expense involved in arranging training. However, help is available. For


example, you may be eligible for an Individual Learning Account (ILA) Scotland which contributes £200 towards the cost of your fees, or a Student Awards Agency Scotland part-time fee grant with the contribution dependent on the award framework. Similarly, Jobs and Business


Glasgow’s free HR for Microbusinesses Team provides one-to-one support to businesses with fewer than 10 employees. In addition, the Chartered Institute of Professional Development’s (CIPD) People Skills programme offers free HR support to small businesses based in Glasgow. However, when you invest in


education and training, there is no doubt that it can play a huge part in the success of your business. It helps you build an efficient management style, which is fundamental to every efficient and effective company. It helps you achieve your business goals, and it helps make sure that your people are the best they can be.


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