STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND PATRONS


A storm-ing award win


Chamber patron Quiet Storm Solutions has been honoured with a prestigious award by its longstanding client, Davidsons Homes. The Best of Davidsons 2020 awards saw staff, suppliers, subcontractors


and consultants gather to celebrate their achievements. Quiet Storm was unveiled as Davidsons’ Consultant of the Year, for its


work on several projects, including the development of its ‘Vision’ project management system. The online tool collates information about each stage of every project it undertakes, giving Davidsons a real-time view of where each one is at. The online tool collates information about each stage of a project, which covers every element of the process through to handover.


‘We are delighted that we can use the opportunity to recognise our fantastic staff and suppliers while raising money for a very worthwhile cause’


Vision streamlines communication and efficiency by providing evidence-


based data to enable project managers to make the right decisions, faster. It highlights any faults, issues or challenges as and when they arise,


escalating them through the appropriate channels so they can get resolved as quickly as possible. It also gives senior management full visibility of each project, to help


identify training needs and resource shortages. James Wilson, Managing Director at Davidsons Homes, said: “This is the


third year in a row that we have held our ‘Best of Davidsons’ event, and each year it just gets bigger and better.


Quiet Storm’s team celebrates the win “We are delighted that we can use the opportunity to recognise our


fantastic staff and suppliers while raising money for a very worthwhile cause. “Quiet Storm was a well-deserved winner in our supplier awards. They


have consistently demonstrated an innovative approach to helping us overcome business process challenges during a period of growth.” Almost 600 people attended the awards ceremony, held at Athena in


Leicester, and were entertained by comedian and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Kev Orkian. The event raised £60,000 for the cardiology unit at Glenfield Hospital. Quiet Storm Managing Director Steve Megson said: “It was great to be recognised for our contribution with this award.”


A Blueprint for successful remote working


In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Government has advised that people work from home where possible. Charlotte Barnett, of Chamber


patron Blueprint Interiors produced some top tips to help local businesses create successful remote working environments. Although working from home is


more common than ever before, it’s still new for a lot of people. Research has shown that


surroundings do influence the way people feel and behave. The WELL Standard, from the


International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), outlines some key factors to consider when designing any space to help people thrive. They include access to clean


water, adequate nourishment, appropriate lighting, integration of physical activity, comfort, health and wellbeing, and clean air. We’ve found, like so many


others, that considering these factors in your own environment can really help to improve wellbeing and productivity. But if there aren’t many changes


you can make to your home environment, don’t worry. Even making small changes like using a desk chair to support your


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productive as possible, while looking after your physical and mental health. Among many things, agile


workspaces are designed to inspire collaboration and communication, which might seem tricky if you’re by yourself at home. But there are a many apps out


there to aid remote communication. You might even already use some of them day-to-day, like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or any instant messaging app. These apps are great for keeping


conversations flowing, plus a lot of them are free. Some of the paid ones are even being offered to certain sectors for free due to the current global situation, so it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for new ones. Using these platforms means


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back can make the world of difference. And if you normally take a water bottle to work, keep it with you at home too. If you’re working from home


your space probably isn’t designed


for you to work – it is your home after all. But taking the lead from agile


workspaces is a great way to adapt your environment and make the experience as pleasant and


your whole team can stay connected and contribute to decisions as they’re being made – it’s the next best thing to being sat next to each other. Good leadership is a key element


of creating a happy and productive working environment. When working from home this


becomes more challenging, so it’s even more important to prioritise good communication and trust.”


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