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You are probably at the stage of exploring what's out there, how much it will cost and deciding if it’s worth it.

Why not talk to us free of charge?

Sometimes it can help to talk over your needs, having someone to bounce ideas around with or really get you to focus on what you think is missing or required, can give clarity.

To discuss possibilities please contact us on 01875 822878 or contact us here.

 

Finding The 'Right' Training Provider?

We've put this information together to help you out...

Getting the right training provider for your business or organisations needs is a simple task however it can be time consuming.

There is no doubt that providing training to upskill your present staff (paid or unpaid) increases motivation and productivity and reduces absenteeism.

If your greatest resource (people) feels their skills are being invested in then they in return will invest in your business goals and activities.

Motivation

We all feel valued when someone is willing to invest time, money or both in us. Being given opportunities to expand our skills and knowledge makes us more motivated and determined.

Outsourcing

Many organisations have the potential within their existing staff to fill the gaps that are currently outsourced to other expensive ‘specialists’.

By identifing the skills of current staff and offering them the opportunity to share what they know with their peers can reduce costs, especially for small businesses and voluntary organisations where money is tight.

Staying In Front

Training gives the organisation a competitive edge.

Too often training is seen as the last thing to complete on the business plan and generally always the first to go if money is tight. By focusing time, money and energy in keeping updated in your specific sector ensures you are more in a position to succeed.

Reducing Absenteeism And Increasing Staff Retention

Perhaps you have already paid for the recruitment of your current staff, and we know this never came cheap.

Once you have them, why let them go?

There is a huge difference between being an organisation who throws up the odd the training event and one that embraces the whole concept of life-long learning.

Being a learning organisation encouraged and enhances communication and openness. If mistakes are made they are quickly admitted to and sorted out.

Make sure the made to measure fits and is not too big or too small…if you are hiring in an outsider here a few tips to make sure you get the right size

If you are the ‘purse’ holder and are doing the seeking, don’t!

Allow the people with the training wants to look for what they need and come to you with a list of ideas and possible solutions.

Why?

Only they will know what they need fully and you may have a budget pre set in your mind. This also encourages ownership and accountability.

If someone finds something that is exactly what they need, there is more chance of it being implemented.

Arrange time for the possible ‘outsiders’ to meet with a few of the potential learners so they get a full picture of the training needed.

What you think it is, may not be what it is in real terms.

Be creative look for alternative solutions. If the training doesn't need an accredited provider i.e. (NVQ) is there someone in the organisation who can deliver?

You may find that someone within your organisation has the knowledge that others are looking for: do they want to share it, are the comfortable training others?

Always check out the added value, as well as the training what else will 'outsiders' bring and offer.

If you would like to talk to us about a customised training event, programme or course please contact us, or why not get a 'feel' for what we do and have a look at our services: we're sure that there will be something that touches a need.