Case Studies
Example Programmes
In line with our philosophy, no two programmes are the same, because no two clients are the same. These examples will give an idea of the areas we’ve worked in recently.
Ongoing Programmes
Working closely with one of our major clients, we are fully integrated into their internal management development programme. Working with groups of newly-promoted managers, we take them through a series of programmes designed to increase their leadership and management skills. These programmes build on each other over the course of a year, using feedback and ongoing contact to ensure that the support and skills needed are developed in each individual, enhancing their effectiveness.
“Our future is very dependent on the quality of our managers and leaders. Over the past two years we have used Skill Build to help us with our Leader Development programme. We use the outdoors to bring to life management and leadership theory. Skill Build have been brilliant in bridging the gap between the fun of the outdoor activities and the real world of work, making sure delegates clearly understand and learn from the tasks, and setting them goals and targets for further development. As a fast growing business, our Leader Development programme has, thanks to Skill Build, helped ensure we have the managers we need.”
Peter Pickthall, UK HR/Training Director, Richmond Ice Cream Limited
Board-Level Coaching
Using Myers-Briggs profiling as a base, we worked with one of our clients to improve the effectiveness of their board. Through coaching them in leading and learning styles, and allowing them to see in practice the impact of these, we helped them to understand themselves and each other better, improve their communication, and develop new tools to work with their respective departments.
“We are a small, dynamic company based in two different countries. Clear communication and trusting relationships are essential, and the difference between success and failure – we found Skill Build just in time. The programme was so successful, we’ve scheduled three follow-on courses for later this year.”
Sebastian Orr, MD, International Villas
Communication, Communication, Communication
Everyone knows the importance of high quality communication, and this is especially true for a rapidly-growing client working across two countries in different time zones. Acknowledging these difficulties, we developed a programme focused on clearly demonstrating the potential pitfalls. By jointly creating tools and techniques to overcome the issues, and reinforcing them with practical examples, the team have gone away with fresh ideas and a shared understanding of how to work better together.
“Simon was a fantastic trainer, really receptive to the group. He drew on some great examples [and he] was great at keeping the energy levels up and ensuring we were all engaged. He genuinely inspired me and made me feel really supported and encouraged. A brilliant course”
Anon
We don’t claim to know it all already.
We don’t claim to have answers “off the shelf”.
We DO know how to create an environment where we can learn together via a SHARED and MEMORABLE experience.