TRAINING
Taking time out to reflect as we move into autumn
The past few months have been a gruelling time for many business leaders – meaning it’s now probably a good time to reflect alongside peers. East Midlands Chamber will launch its 2020 edition of the Director
Development Programme this autumn, offering an opportunity for business owners and directors to learn new skills that could push their business vision forward – while also taking time to think with like-minded leaders, share ideas as well as worries and concerns. The traditionally five-day course has been running for 12 years, with
hundreds of senior leaders from across the East Midlands and beyond attending, but this year there’s been a new approach as the programme has switched to both face-to-face and online sessions. Learners can now pace themselves over several weeks or months on the
modular programme, enabling them to “have a go” back at work and then return to discuss outcomes with their peers. Vicki Thompson, business training manager at the Chamber, said: “Taking
time out regularly to reflect can be as good for you as a great night’s sleep – yet how often do business leaders take this opportunity? “Information overload can leave you stressed, drained and prone to poor
decision-making. Reflection time gives people the opportunity to consider their experiences, think about it, evaluate it and improve your future performance and that of your business.” The first face-to-face delivery of the Director Development Programme
starts on 20 October and runs over five days at the Chamber’s Nottingham office under social distancing measures. Craig Harbron, mechanical design engineer at Loughborough-based engineering consultancy Bennett Engineering, has previously taken part in the programme. He said: “It’s been highly motivating and inspiring. I was optimistic that something good would come out of attending the programme but I had no idea that my level of motivation would be as great
or that I would learn so much in those days. In that respect, it has been a phenomenal experience.” Alternatively, the Chamber has also redesigned the programme for online
delivery, which has been welcomed by delegates attending throughout June and July. Running over ten half-day sessions, the programme has proven that
online delivery via Zoom can be as inspiring and supportive as face-to-face. Richard Hewitt, production manager at Codel International, had
previously worked with trainer Charles Barnascone in the face-to-face sessions. He added: “Charles is able to keep the material engaging and insightful by promoting group discussions. The range of topics tackled by the course is extensive and it has really helped me gain a useful insight into areas of my company that I previously thought did not need to concern me. “As a whole, I would say that undertaking this course has had a tangible
impact on the way I operate within the senior management structure, but also with my direct reports and team members.”
To book onto the face-to-face Director Development Programmes, please visit
https://bit.ly/30sZbFc
If you are not yet ready to go back to the training room, please book onto our online programme at
https://bit.ly/2uQr2my
There is also the opportunity for a free online taster session with trainer Charles Barnascone. Details can be found at
https://bit.ly/30ALPXB
Training academy opens its doors once more
Face-to-face learning is back on the agenda at GBS Apprenticeships after the training provider marked its 10th birthday by reopening its Chesterfield academy. Toby Perkins, the Labour MP for
Chesterfield, cut the ribbon as the company welcomed back learners for the first time in almost four months on 16 July. The company – a specialist
training provider in the digital, and leadership and management sectors – had switched its operation to online learning when national Covid-19 lockdown was imposed on 23 March. Penny Guard, co-founder of the
family-run company and its director for quality, called it a “key milestone” for GBS. She said: “Although recent
events have meant a slight shift in The closure gave the company
the chance to create two new units within the building. Apprenticeships have been
identified as critical to the UK’s economic recovery by the Government, which will reward every business that takes on an apprentice aged 16 to 24 with a £2,000 fee as part of its £2bn Kickstart Scheme. Toby said: “In terms of the
The team at GBS in the new training academy
delivery, the team has worked hard to ensure we are still delivering high-quality training to the future workforce, and we hope we can continue to support young people back into work and ensuring employers have the right
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skillsets within their businesses to thrive.” GBS provides apprenticeships,
commercial training, e-learning and consultancy services to both national and local learners from its Chesterfield headquarters.
economic challenges that are facing the country at the moment, apprenticeships have never been more important. “To have an organisation based
here in Chesterfield that is performing on the national stage, and on the local stage, providing excellent quality learning for young people around the town and bringing the next generation through is exactly what we want.”
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