Retention: Strategies for Effective Training

Post Date: 1st Apr 2024

Author: Sharon Southcott

Do you struggle to apply the principles or techniques taught in the course to your work? The training’s delivery could have been more effective, leading to insufficient retention and practical application. Trainers need to ensure that the delivery is effective to improve the retention of the teachings. An effective delivery makes learning for individuals much […]

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Working together with EH Smith to bring employees continuous training

Post Date: 28th Jan 2024

Author: Sharon Southcott

As a business it can be challenging to find training courses that deliver a real return on investment, educating employees on aspects specific and applicable to their current role. Its experts in training and people development, Strategic Professionals aim to help businesses overcome this challenge by working with them to create fully bespoke training courses […]

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A People Development Partnership

Post Date: 4th Sep 2023

Author: Sharon Southcott

Training and mentoring consultancy, Strategic Professionals has been working with accessible showering specialist AKW Medi-Care Limited for over a decade. As one of the market’s leading inclusive bathroom companies, AKW is an organisation that places a great deal of importance on the growth and development of its employees. With an eye towards the future, they are constantly […]

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Strategic Professional welcome two marketing interns over summer

Post Date: 2nd Aug 2023

Author: Sharon Southcott

Strategic professionals are welcoming two new marketing interns over the summer in a move to give  students valuable real-world experience.   The business, which focuses on training and development for companies and individuals, is  giving its two marketing interns the opportunity to partake in a plethora of projects. These  projects include social media work as well […]

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Case Study – Armac Martin

Post Date: 16th May 2023

Author: Sharon Southcott

It is often difficult for growing SMEs to break away from the day-to-day operations to focus on developing their future plans, but this is where business strategists, Strategic Professionals can help.

They work with manufacturing businesses to support growth and facilitate the development of both the corporate planning and strategy of a business, as well as mentoring the managers and business leaders to enable them to feel confident delivering the plan.

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Are you an Accidental Manager?

Post Date: 24th Sep 2022

Author: Sharon Southcott

“I’m a Designer. I love product design but now I have been promoted to Design Manager. What do I know about managing people? I have been set new objectives and they are more strategic. I’m now responsible for my team’s development and well-being. What do I do?   Sound familiar? Unfortunately, there are many people having […]

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The general principles of giving & receiving feedback.

Post Date: 29th Sep 2020

Author: Sharon Southcott

Feedback helps us become more aware of what we do and how we do it. Receiving it gives us an opportunity to change and modify in order to become more effective communicators. To be helpful, feedback needs to be given in a concerned and supportive way and to include both positive and negative observations. Giving […]

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How your HR team can support competitive advantage.

Post Date: 29th Sep 2020

Author: Sharon Southcott

“The effective management of people is even more important for organisational survival and success.” Mullins, 2007 Today the HR function plays a much wider role in business performance. It is no longer just about managing people: commercial awareness and the ability to make strategic business decisions is now an important requirement of the HR professional. […]

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Why managers & leaders need external mentors

Post Date: 29th Sep 2020

Author: Sharon Southcott

Managers and leaders often talk to me about issues they have which they either aren’t ready to discuss with others, need to sense check or need advice on. I’m often referred to as “a safe pair of ears”. I never judge but I help people make sense of their thoughts and question why they are […]

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Personal Development

Post Date: 29th Sep 2020

Author: Sharon Southcott

In today’s highly competitive business environment employers are increasingly aware of the importance of investing in their employees. A multi skilled, motivated workforce can help the organisation realise its goals and ambitions. However, you also have responsibility for managing your own development. You may feel the need to renew your skills, or at least learn […]

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