12 Habits: The Mentor from Hell - twelve bad habits of workplace mentoring
Creativedge Training | 23/07/2010
Creativedge, the high-performance management, leadership and personal development training provider, has issued a tongue-in-cheek guide to some of the bad habits exhibited by many workplace mentors.
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Aurion Learning announces key new appointment
Aurion Learning | 23/06/2010
Aurion Learning has today announced the appointment of a new Quality Assurance Engineer to support the company’s expansion.
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Eden Tree from GoodPractice launches the essential toolkit for the Learning and Development community
GoodPractice | 21/06/2010
Eden Tree to offer high quality resources to support learning and development professionals including a suite of ‘instant’ training self-assessments, exercises, case studies, workshops and handouts from as little as 50p per download* Users report 80% time saving using Eden Tree compared to trawling the internet
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PROJECT it becomes the latest Lean Healthcare Academy Product Partner
Virtual College | 09/06/2010
The Lean Healthcare Academy's Product Partner service has picked up another member in the shape of PROJECT it, one of the most experienced Events Production companies in the UK.
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NetDimensions Launches Learning Stories Podcast Series on Corporate Training
NetDimensions | 29/04/2010
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, launches Learning Stories, a podcast program about real-world experiences in the field of corporate training.
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Raytheon Professional Services expands U.K. team
Raytheon Professional Services | 20/04/2010
Raytheon Professional Services LLC, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has appointed Anita Douglas U.K. business development director. The appointment expands RPS’ presence in the U.K. to address the demands of the growing learning outsourcing market.
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Coaching Super-Vision: Superman or Lex Luther?
The Performance Solution | 14/04/2010
What's coaching supervision all about? Someone watching you, pointing out your mistakes and giving you a bad mark at the end of the session? Is it designed to restrict a coach's freedom to coach in the way that they want to? Is it to create a mainstream coach, one size fits all?
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Joy Wilson achieves a WOW factor in her CLP assessment
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 19/02/2010
Joy Wilson achieved a rare WOW factor score in the delivery of her learning activity as the concluding part of her Certified Learning Practitioner assessment recently.
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Roger Piepenstock joins Amnis’ Lean team
Amnis | 17/02/2010
Roger Piepenstock has joined the quality, innovation and productivity organisation Amnis to lead their Lean Team within the Local Government and Health sectors.
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NetDimensions Congratulates Peak Pacific CEO for Winning Outstanding Achievement Award
NetDimensions | 30/11/2009
NetDimensions is proud to announce that Kishor Mistry, CEO of Peak Pacific Limited, a NetDimensions partner company, has won the E-Learning Industry Award for Outstanding Achievement - Individual category at the 2009 E-Learning Awards in Central London.
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General Physics Corporation Makes Strategic Hire to Expand International Opportunities in Energy Market
General Physics | 29/10/2009
Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), the operating subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX), welcomes Matt Auer to the Energy Services Group.
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New appointment reinforces QA's ITIL credentials
QA | 18/09/2009
Jeff Payne, Director of Professional Best Practice at QA, has been nominated by ISEB as the representative for Europe to the ITIL V3 ATO Sub-Group. In this role, Payne represents all Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs) across Europe as well as QA.
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Giunti Labs UK expands its operations
eXact learning solutions | 03/08/2009
Following its expansion within the UK market in 2008 and its continuing growth in revenue, Giunti Labs has appointed Dan Taylor as its Sales Manager in the UK.
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Information Transfer appoints Dr John Morris to its pharmaceutical team
Information Transfer | 11/06/2009
Information Transfer is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Morris to its team of pharmaceutical and healthcare training specialists.
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Aurion Learning Streamlines Learner Tracking and Reporting with NetDimensions' EKP
NetDimensions | 13/03/2009
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announced today that Aurion Learning, a specialized professional development and educational design company will be upgrading the Irish Health Service Executive's (HSE) Online Learning Center by integrating NetDimensions' Learning Management System (LMS) - The Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP).
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Information Transfer: the next generation
Information Transfer | 10/03/2009
Roger Mann has stepped down as Managing Partner of Information Transfer and the partners have appointed Owen Rose and Matthew Borg as the new joint leaders of the business.
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NetDimensions Delivers Platform for ImageRight's Extended Enterprise Training Program
NetDimensions | 20/02/2009
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announces ImageRight, a leading provider of specialized software solutions and information for the insurance industry, will implement NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) to deliver product training to their clients as a part of their extended enterprise training program.
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Giunti Labs appoints UK Sales Director
eXact learning solutions | 13/02/2009
Giunti Labs, the leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, has appointed Jan-Jilis (‘JJ’) van Delsen as its Sales Director in the UK.
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Three more Certified Learning Practitioners accredited
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 07/02/2009
TrainerBase members Melanie Lisney, Marion Parris and Valerie Fawcett successfully complete their CLP accreditation.
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Architects of TrainerBase Standard recognised for their contribution
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 03/02/2009
The Architects of the TrainerBase Standard for Learning Practitioners were recognised for their expert contribution to the first ‘occupational’ standard for freelance trainers, courseware developers and training advisers, at a celebration in London last week.
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The UK's leading network training and consultancy specialist goes from strength to strength
Harbrook Consultants | 16/12/2008
Harbrook Consultants Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Sewett in the capacity of Business Development Manager.
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Click 4 Compliance Delivers Training with NetDimensions LMS
NetDimensions | 15/10/2008
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announces that online ethics & compliance training company, Click 4 Compliance LLC, has launched its new and improved hosting services utilizing NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP).
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Kathey Bailey attains TrainerBase Certified Learning Practitioner status
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 14/10/2008
TrainerBase, the Association for Learning Practitioners has accredited Kathey Bailey as the latest Certified Learning Practitioner.
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Giunti Labs' CEO joins the IMS Global Learning Consortium Board
eXact learning solutions | 23/09/2008
Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, Giunti Labs, and co-chair of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS GLC).
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Echelon appoints Alistair Morrison as CEO
Echelon Learning | 01/09/2008
The consultancy-led publishing house, Echelon Learning, has appointed Alistair Morrison as its CEO.
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Seasoned learning professionals team up for Britain in the World Helicopter Championships
Bob Little Press & PR | 06/08/2008
John Matchett, the founder of the training company John Matchett Ltd, and corporate learning public relations specialist Bob Little have teamed up to help the British team in its bid to win the World Helicopter Championship.
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TrainerBase accredits two more Certified Learning Practitioners
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 11/07/2008
TrainerBase, the Association for Learning Practitioners has accredited Andrew Miller and Toni Johnson as Certified Learning Practitioners.
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'Radio Show' to Feature CEO Adam Miller of Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand | 07/07/2008
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., the provider of on-demand, integrated talent management software and services, today announced that company CEO, Adam Miller, will be the featured guest on this week's "The Bill Kutik Radio Show."
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KnowledgePool Appoints Learning Consultancy Director
KnowledgePool | 16/06/2008
KnowledgePool, the managed learning services company, has enhanced its strategic consultancy and service delivery capability with the appointment of Al Bird to the newly-created role of Learning Consultancy Director.
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TrainerBase is now able to recommend 2 more Certified Learning Practitioners
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 02/06/2008
TrainerBase, the Association for Learning Practitioners is now able to recommend Mike Morrison and Mike Mortby as a result of them successfully meeting the Standard for Learning Practitioners.
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Course-Source Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing
Course Source | 23/04/2008
E-learning specialists Course-Source have appointed Paul Higgins to the new role of Director of Sales and Marketing. The role has been created to grow the business by 30% over the next year, to unify sales activities and support a young sales team pushing into new sectors such as the recruitment and finance industry, media, publishing, transport and education sectors, and enhance existing high visibility within the Health and Local Government Sectors.
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Fletcher made a companion of the Institute of IT Training
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 11/04/2008
Steve Fletcher, a director of organisational development company Bray Leino BroadSkill, has been honoured by the Institute of IT Training (IITT) in recognition of his 25-year commitment to the industry.
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Web 2.0 business skills innovator DTV announces key appointments to lead strategy, content & sales
DTVUK | 31/03/2008
Key strategy, content and sales management roles at April-launch business skills video producer Digital Training Videos (DTV) - www.DTVuk.com - have been made with the appointments of Sean Walsh and James Ralph.
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Epic invests in employees to enhance quality
Epic | 05/03/2008
Epic is pleased to announce that three of its designers have just been awarded a Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in e-learning Design which is run jointly by the Universities of Sussex and Brighton.
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Alistair Morrison joins The Fifth Business
The Fifth Business | 28/02/2008
The Fifth Business, an integrated communications, learning and digital media design company working principally in the oil and gas industries around the world, has appointed Alistair Morrison as managing director of its London office.
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Giunti Labs augments its senior management team
eXact learning solutions | 18/02/2008
Giunti Labs, Europe's only 'native' content management and learning technology provider, has expanded its senior management team.
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Tata Interactive Systems establishes a presence in England's North East and expands its UK team
Tata Interactive Systems | 14/02/2008
The global learning provider, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), has established a presence in the North East of England with the appointment of Jayne D'Silva as an account director.
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Association founding member support most encouraging
The Learning Practitioners' Association | 17/01/2008
TrainerBase, the Association for Learning Practitioners has had the most encouraging feedback from a number of its founding members.
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Neil Lasher becomes the eLearning Network's deputy chairman
Trainer1 | 10/12/2007
Trainer1's Neil Lasher has been appointed deputy chair of The eLearning Network (eLN), the UK's foremost professional association of users and developers of all forms of e-learning.
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The eLearning Network Announces New Chairman
eLearning Network | 06/12/2007
The eLearning Network (eLN), the UK’s foremost professional association of users and developers of all forms of eLearning has announced it has appointed Clive Shepherd to its new chairman and Neil Lasher as deputy chair.
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Global Knowledge EMEA Chief Architect appointed Technical Reviewer for Microsoft Office Communications Server
Global Knowledge | 04/12/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe’s leading independent training provider, has received an acknowledgment of its depth of expertise and experience in developing and delivering high quality courses in Microsoft technologies with the appointment of one of its top experts to conduct a technical review of course content for the forthcoming release of Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS 2007).
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eLN Announces First Ever Member from the United States
eLearning Network | 30/11/2007
Margaret Kelsey, from Kelsey and Company has become the eLN’s first ever member from the United States.
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Global Knowledge Chief Architect named Microsoft MVP for 13th year in succession
Global Knowledge | 29/11/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe’s leading independent provider of IT training, has announced that Thomas Lee, Chief Architect for Microsoft EMEA at the company, has achieved the status of Microsoft Most Valued Professional for 2008 – the thirteenth year in succession that Lee had been named on the vendor’s elite list of skilled technicians.
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KnowledgePool creates new division to focus on Financial Services clients
KnowledgePool | 19/11/2007
KnowledgePool, the managed learning services company, has created a new division, which will be led by CEO Paul Jefferson, to more clearly align its services to the needs of financial services organisations.
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Gatlin Education Services founder recognized for industry leadership
Gatlin Education Services | 13/11/2007
Stephen Gatlin, CEO and founder of Gatlin Education Services, has received ACHE award for leadership.
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QA-IQ instructor finalist for BCS award - IT Trainer of the Year nomination for David Singh
QA | 24/09/2007
QA-IQ instructor, David Singh, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious BCS IT Industry Awards 2007 - Individual Excellence Section. Nominated for his exceptional skills as a trainer, David's entry was based on his achievements in the last twelve months. A specialist in Microsoft Dynamics technology, David has delivered a number of highly successful bespoke learning programmes for QA-IQ's customers.
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Knowledge Solutions build on specialist police expertise by appointing Hampshire Constabulary business process guru
EnlightKS | 12/09/2007
André Taylor brings specialist law enforcement knowledge to add value to growing police client base.
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7Safe Information Security Strengthens Its Board with New Appointments
7Safe | 11/09/2007
7Safe, Information Security consultancy, training and computer forensics specialist, has strengthened its board with the appointment of Ken Ford as non-executive Chairman and Daniel Hart as non-executive Director.
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Echelon enrols a non-executive director
Echelon Learning | 06/09/2007
Alistair Morrison who, as managing director of learning content producer Skillchange Systems, was one of the leaders of the UK’s embryonic e-learning industry in the 1990s, has joined the consultancy-led publishing house, Echelon - www.echelonlearning.co.uk - as a non-executive director.
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Gold award to Quantify Principal Consultant for 50 blood donations
Quantify! | 05/09/2007
To recognise his 50th blood donation on 13 September, David Lusty, Principal Consultant with survey research specialists Quantify, has been awarded the National Blood Service Gold award.
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KnowledgePool Strengthens Senior Management Team
KnowledgePool | 30/08/2007
KnowledgePool, the managed learning services company, has enhanced its operational, client relationship and customer service expertise after making three new appointments to strengthen its senior management team.
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MyKnowledgeMap senior sales gains with regional office openings
MyKnowledgeMap | 09/08/2007
With new offices opening in UK regions, knowledge systems specialist MyKnowledgeMap (MKM) - www.myknowledgemap.com - has made key appointments to its commercial and public sector sales teams.
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The Performance Solution: A Friend for life
The Performance Solution | 07/08/2007
The Coach has joined the ranks of the personal trainer, nail technician and health doctor, as an essential aid to help you get through the day, your life or even to prepare for an event.
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Knowledge Solutions beat major brands to win source2sea charity race
EnlightKS | 07/08/2007
Team of 6 race from the source of the river dart to its outlet.
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Echelon's Hill runs back to school for charity
Echelon Learning | 19/07/2007
As part of its CSR strategy, Echelon's managing director David Hill - in his 60th year - is competing in a 10km run in September to raise money for Cancer Research.
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Global Knowledge shows commitment to Microsoft with MVP appointment
Global Knowledge | 16/07/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading independent training company, is demonstrating its commitment to deliver the very highest standards of training in Microsoft technologies to its customers in Belgium with the appointment of Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP), Ilse Van Criekinge as Microsoft Business Development Manager.
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Knowledge Solutions strengthen board with appointment of David Connell
EnlightKS | 12/07/2007
Knowledge Solutions UK Ltd, the leading provider of knowledge transfer and learning technologies, today announced the appointment of David Connell to their board of directors.
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Quantify Principal Consultant enrols as Blood Platelet Donor
Quantify! | 19/06/2007
As part of his organisation's corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy, David Lusty, Principal Consultant with survey research specialists Quantify has enrolled as a blood platelet donor.
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PR: Nick Timpson New Business Director
Epic | 14/06/2007
Epic is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Timpson as Director of New Business at Epic, reporting to Deputy Managing Director of the Commercial division, Tracy Capaldi-Drewett. This is a new post, the creation of which acknowledges Nick’s success in breaking new ground for Epic, both in the profile of projects he has brought to the company and of his development of new sectors.
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NetDimensions Announces Appointment of Europe, Middle East and Africa Director
NetDimensions | 31/05/2007
NetDimensions, a global provider of learning, knowledge and performance management systems, announced today that Michael J. Higgins has joined the company as director in charge of business development for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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'How to get what you want' workshop
The Performance Solution | 14/05/2007
Had enough of being held-back, want to develop your career, become more confident? TPS are running a 'no gimmick' 2-day workshop which will develop your key skills necessary to help you reach your potential.
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Transforming personal performance with 360 degree feedback
The Performance Solution | 03/05/2007
The use of 360 degree feedback has become widespread in Executive coaching as a method of improving perfomance and for an individual to gain a greater understanding of how others perceive them. It is important that the right questionnaire is used and also the correct strategies for coaching.
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Coming soon! - 'How to get what you want' workshop
The Performance Solution | 30/04/2007
The workshop which is still under development but due to be launched within May, will be a 2-day workshop to develop the key skills necessary to help you reach your potential.
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Knowledge Solutions appoint key staff to manage unprecedented growth
EnlightKS | 27/04/2007
27th April 2007, following unprecedented growth, Knowledge Solutions, the leading provider of knowledge transfer and learning technologies, has created two key positions to ensure that new and existing clients continue to benefit from the first-class solutions and services they expect from Knowledge Solutions.
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TPS launch Influencing Skills Workshop
The Performance Solution | 03/04/2007
The Performance Solution are proud to launch their Influencing Skills Workshop, a 3 day interactive and informal workshop designed to accelerate your power of influence.
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TPS Launch MA in Coaching and NLP
The Performance Solution | 26/03/2007
The Performance Solution are delighted to now offer an MA in Coaching and NLP by action learning, which is assessed, quality assured and awarded by the University of Kingston.
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Rob Barham joins Imparta as head of sales
Imparta | 26/03/2007
Rob Barham has left his role as CEO of TACK International to join sales and marketing effectiveness company Imparta, in the role of head of sales.
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Support for Africa education from MyKnowledgeMap
MyKnowledgeMap | 20/03/2007
York-based learning development specialist MyKnowledgeMap (MKM) has produced a film on the work of the independent charity, African Children’s Educational Trust (A-CET).
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Are your employees performing to their optimum?
The Performance Solution | 07/03/2007
Ask any Team Leader, supervisor or Manager what is the most challenging part of their job and they will probably explain the daily frustration caused when trying to ensure that each individual in a team performs to their optimum. When probing further to try and discover the reason that managing the performance of individuals is such an issue you will probably be given reasons such as recruitment decisions, inadequate training and lazy or incompetent employees. These problems certainly in many cases will contribute to poor performance but the effective management of people is the key to ensuring that the contribution of every employee towards the corporate goals and objectives is maximised.
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Training Synergy investment in its staff pays off for all concerned
Training Synergy | 19/02/2007
Training Synergy, the training solutions provider which holds 'investor in people' (IIP) accreditation and ISO 9001:2000 quality management certification, is developing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy and encouraging some novel CSR activities from its staff - with some impressive results.
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Extended DISC enhances team communication
The Performance Solution | 07/02/2007
Extended DISC has recently helped a large public sector organisation to significantly improve performance within a project team that was failing to achieve objectives within required timescales. The team, which had been working for several years, had had several changes of leadership suffering from severe internal communication and alignment problems. The Extended DISC system was used as part of a consultancy package to help individual and team development.
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Sarah Barnard wins industry recognition as Freelance Trainer of the Year
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 02/02/2007
Sarah Barnard was judged to be the Freelance Trainer of the Year at the Institute of IT Training's awards dinner last night. The title is bestowed on the individual who has shown exceptional skills in managing, delivering, and/or contributing, through training assignments, to the success of their clients over the past twelve months. BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers and performance solutions sponsor the award.
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Boost performance by training managers as coaches
The Performance Solution | 25/01/2007
A new survey by the CIPD has found that a third of managers never discussed their training and development needs with them and rarely or never give feedback on their performance The survey also found that almost half of employees are dissatisfied with the relationship with their line manager. With so many of British Managers failing to recognise the link between performance and development, Extended DISC highlights how managers can learn invaluable skills for developing and engaging their staff.
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TPS Launch Certificate in Coach Supervision
The Performance Solution | 23/01/2007
The Performance Solution are proud to officially launch their Certificate in Coach Supervision which is a 2x3 day module based learning programme.
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ESource Corp has named Joe DiDonato as Lead Advisor and Interim President
ESource Corp | 17/01/2007
Joe DiDonato, formerly the Executive VP & CLO of Countrywide, has accepted a position at ESource Corp. as Interim President effective immediately.
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Extended DISC highlights importance of coaching skills for managers.
The Performance Solution | 11/01/2007
Coaching is now a widespread development tool used in all types of organisation worldwide. The CIPD reported in their 2006 Learning and Development survey that nearly 8 out of 10 respondents now use coaching in their organisation with four fifths saying that their organisation is seeking to develop a coaching culture (www.cipd.c.uk). So why is Coaching such an important skill for Managers and what benefits will it bring to an organisation?
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The Performance Solution are proud to announce new Certification Courses for 2007
The Performance Solution | 09/01/2007
The Performance Solution are proud to announce a series of new certification courses for 2007 which include an NLP Business Practitioner, Certificate in Coaching Supervision as well as a series of 1-day Performance Workshops incorporating Extended DISC UK Limited.
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Lasher joins Hall and Masie as a recognised learning 'expert'
Trainer1 | 08/01/2007
Trainer1's Neil Lasher, has joined Brandon Hall, Elliott Masie, Bob Mosher, Fred Harburg and Jeanne C Meister as one of six experts who have each contributed an article to the January 2007 edition of the prestigious US-based Chief Learning Officer (CLO) magazine.
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Lasher speaks on informal learning - in the UK and USA
Trainer1 | 18/12/2006
Neil Lasher, of Trainer1, one of the UK's leading learning consultancies, and the developer of the 'Five 'A's of learning' instructional design model that relates specifically to informal, task-based and workflow e-learning materials, is to speak at both the Learning Technologies conference, being held at Olympia, London, on 31st January and 1st February 2007, and at the ASTD 2007 International Conference & Exposition, being held from 3rd to 6th June 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Deadline looms for enrolling for the Worlds ONLY Masters in Neuro Linguistic Programming
The Performance Solution | 13/12/2006
The deadline for enrolling into the 2007 cohort, for the worlds first and ONLY Masters, which incorporates Neuro Linguistic Technologies (NLT), is Wednesday 20 December 2006.
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New committee for the eLearning Network
eLearning Network | 11/12/2006
The eLearning Network has elected the members of its steering committee for 2006/07.
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Extended DISC highlights strengths and development areas for jungle celebrities
The Performance Solution | 07/12/2006
Following the crowning of Matt Willis ex busted star as King of the Jungle, Extended DISC takes the opportunity to look at how the stars of "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" could develop themselves and work more effectively as a team.
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TPS Launch their 2007 Training Calendar
The Performance Solution | 06/12/2006
The Performance Solution are pleased to announce the launch of their 2007 Training Calendar which includes the introduction of our 1 day performance workshops, courtesy of Extended DISC UK, to compliment their OD and Leadership workshops, Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching and Coach Supervision Groups.
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Last Chance to enroll for the Worlds ONLY Masters in OD and NLT
The Performance Solution | 05/12/2006
Nothing sparkles at the top of your CV like a Masters degree, and we at The Performance Solution are able to offer delegates the chance to enroll onto this once in a lifetime experience.
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Master Ainsley makes it 3,000
Institute of the Motor Industry | 04/12/2006
Independent garage owner and vehicle technician, Ainsley McEwan, proprietor of McEwan's Garage in Derby, has become the 3,000th individual to achieve the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard.
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Global Knowledge Chief Architect named Microsoft MVP for 12th year in succession
Global Knowledge | 01/12/2006
Thomas Lee is named on the vendor's Most Valuable Professional list for 2007 in recognition of technical leadership in the IT skills development community.
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Bob Mosher joins LearningGuide from Microsoft
LearningGuide Solutions | 29/11/2006
LearningGuide Solutions, the electronic performance support systems developer, has announced that Bob Mosher is joining the company as Global Chief of Learning Strategy and Evangelism and takes on a leading role in LearningGuide's international management team.
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QA-IQ instructor finalist for IITT Trainer of the Year
QA | 22/11/2006
One of QA-IQ's leading Microsoft instructors, Darren Burford, will be a finalist for the Institute of IT Training (IITT)'s Trainer of the Year award in 2007.
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Why Managers need coaching skills
The Performance Solution | 20/11/2006
Today’s Managers face many challenges. Not least the challenge to stay competitive in the fast paced businesses of today. But how can Managers ensure that they are adaptable and their people are working at their optimum to take the organisations performance to the next level?
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Leadership: The Key to Profit
The Performance Solution | 07/11/2006
Nothing adds value to a business like respect at work and recent figures published by The Best Companies to Work For, shows this trend is increasing within the British work force, says The Performance Solution.
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Extended DISC releases dates for 2007 Performance Workshops
The Performance Solution | 06/11/2006
Extended DISC have released 2007 dates for their program of one-day performance workshops aimed at improving organisational performance. The workshops provide solutions to many commonly experienced issues that limit performance within organisations and are invaluable to managers, line managers, HR practitioners and recruiters.
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The Peformance Solution Launches 2007 dates for the Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching
The Performance Solution | 30/10/2006
Due to popular demand, TPS are pleased to announce the release of spring 2007 dates for the Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching, accredited by the Association of Coaching.
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Tom Whittaker, first disabled person to conquer Everest, to be honored by the Queen of England
Gatlin Education Services | 24/10/2006
Tom Whittaker, the first person with a disability to reach the summit of Mount Everest, will be awarded the Most Excellent Order Member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Could size 00 be ruining your work relationships?
The Performance Solution | 23/10/2006
London Fashion Week has emphasised the increasing rise in the Hollywood culture of skinny, spawning an entire industry concerned with the ever de-creasing size of models waistlines and top of the UK headlines is Mrs. Beckham.
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Global Knowledge appoints Thomas Lee as Chief Architect
Global Knowledge | 02/10/2006
Global Knowledge, the world's largest independent IT Training company, today announced the appointment of Thomas Lee, as Chief Architect.
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Make your company a healthier place to work
The Performance Solution | 25/09/2006
Investing in employees well-being can pay big dividends and is supported by a recent article in The Times and with UK corporations, writes The Performance Solution.
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Extended DISC Ltd highlights the importance of using trained professionals for psychometric interpretation and feedback
The Performance Solution | 23/08/2006
Over recent years psychometric testing has seen a dramatic increase in popularity and is widely used in organisations across the world for both recruitment and development. A survey commissioned by the Test Agency (www.hogrefe.co.uk) found that 81% of HR departments interviewed used some form of testing.
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Hire a Maternity Coach: Madonna admits her struggle with working life and being a mother
The Performance Solution | 15/08/2006
Working women throughout the nation are increasingly feeling the pressure from juggling work and family life, Madonna recently admitted that she is not immune either and The Performance Solution suggest that instead of hiring a nanny, hire a maternity coach.
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Addition to Tata Interactive Systems' UK salesteam
Tata Interactive Systems | 15/08/2006
Sunil Mehta, formerly of Saffron Interactive, is the latest addition to the UK sales team at the global e-learning producer, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS).
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Team players make it to the top
The Performance Solution | 08/08/2006
Sally Vanson, MD of The Performance Solution believes that building teamwork is the way forward for companies in today's economic climate. TPS specialize in providing organizations with a full consultancy and teamwork package tailored to meet objectives, Sally strongly believes that 'Consulting is not just about diagnosing problems, but its about implementing change and needs of different people with many different skills.'
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Test drive a job applicant
The Performance Solution | 02/08/2006
The other weekend my partner and I went off shopping for a car. To start with we were being practical, something big enough to fit the weekly or even monthly shop and somewhere to fit the weekend bags, but at the end of the day my heart was settling for a red sports car - two seats and not a lot of room in the boot - practicality had gone out of the window.
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QA InterQuad Principal Technologist reaches final of BCS awards
QA | 01/08/2006
QA InterQuad Principal Technologist, Dave Britt, has been selected as a medallist for the prestigious British Computer Society (BCS) 'Trainer of the Year' award for 2006.
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Sweet Success
The Performance Solution | 26/07/2006
The 2nd series of 'The Apprentice', which was broadcast on the BBC this spring, has proved to be very entertaining but can we all learn something from Sir Allan's methods of staff selection. The UK version of US hit 'The Apprentice' featured a team of hopeful candidates all battling to become Sir Allan Sugars Apprentice. With such a successful multi million pound empire Sir Allan must be recruiting the right people, perhaps his recruitment methods could help us all experience this sweet success.
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Coaches takes centre stage
The Performance Solution | 24/07/2006
There is a new buzzword in town: coaching. If your not even thinking about this, then your going to miss out. Everyone knows that coaching is not new, but its rapidly changing and growing fast in popularity. Coaching was once seen as the final straw for a manager that was not quite making the mark, but now its something that the top-dogs couldn't be without.
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Can coaching give a good return on your investment?
The Performance Solution | 11/07/2006
The biggest investment that any business makes is in people. All businesses, no matter what industry they fall within, have an element of having to manage people and to ensure that you receive a high level of return on this investment. Overcoming the challenge of improving motivation, dealing with difficult people and managing the team into high performance is a constant issue for people managers all over the world.
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meta-morphose sales training expands team due to record growth
meta-morphose International | 26/06/2006
meta-morphose international is pleased to welcome the newest member of its Training and Development team, Shea Heer. In her role as Business Development Consultant, Shea will be responsible for managing an existing client base as well as developing new business opportunities across all industry sectors.
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Could England football team follow England cricket teams success
The Performance Solution | 15/06/2006
With World Cup fever upon. Could the England football team learn from the victory of the England cricket team at the ashes last year? The Performance Solution -coach to the coaches firmly believe that coaching, motivation and teamwork will be the key to England winning the world cup this summer.
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Extended DISC UK increases profile in psychometrics market
The Performance Solution | 04/05/2006
Extended DISC UK has reported a 50% increase in sales of its psychometric and survey tools in the UK over the last quarter.
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QA strengthens Microsoft commitment with Partnership Manager
QA | 19/04/2006
New role created to drive development of Microsoft training: QA announces the appointment of a senior alliance manager to strengthen further its existing leadership in the Microsoft training arena.
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Mark McClelland joins STAR Consulting as Corporate Sales Manager
Star Consulting | 22/03/2006
Mark joins STAR Consulting from Xpertise where he was Regional Sales Manager for London; he has 15 years experience working with clients from the financial, insurance and pharmaceutical sectors in senior business development positions.
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QA appoints Smith to lead Managed Training Service division
QA | 13/03/2006
QA announces the appointment of Giles Smith to head its industry-leading Managed Training Service (MTS) division.
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Jane Knight joins Learning Light
Learning Light | 13/03/2006
Jane Knight, the founder of the e-Learning Centre, has become the Head of Research, Organisational Learning Technologies, at Learning Light, a non-profit organisation that helps to build relationships between learning technology researchers, suppliers, buyers and learners.
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QA boosts Service Management training with new appointment
QA | 08/02/2006
QA is boosting further its already popular range of ISEB training with the appointment of Andrew Brown to lead the development of its Service Management training programme.
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Reg Agyeman joins Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 17/01/2006
Former West Ham footballer Reg Agyeman has joined the global e-learning producer, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), as an account manager.
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Giunti Labs appoints UK Area Manager to increase UK Operations of the LCMS and Mobile Learning Suite learn eXact
eXact learning solutions | 12/01/2006
Giunti Interactive Labs, the most important provider of innovative software products for eLearning in Europe, announced today a further strengthening of its position in UK market by establishing a local presence and appointing David Perry, as UK and Eire Area Manager.
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New shareholder in LearningGuide
LearningGuide Solutions | 11/01/2006
New Horizons Michigan's CEO, Mark A. McManus, has joined LearningGuide's Board as a non executive director and shareholder.
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BroadSkill director appointed chairman of MERIT
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 09/11/2005
Steve Burrows, technical director at BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers, has been elected as chairman of MERIT, the biggest geographic IT user group in the country. MERIT has an active membership of around 200 Northwest-based organisations and has been in existence for seventeen years.
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Zurich Financial Services executive joins TATA Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 01/11/2005
John Kusi-Mensah has joined the global e-learning producer, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) as a worldwide business consultant.
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Eleventh consecutive Microsoft Most Valued Professional award for QA Chief Technologist
QA | 24/10/2005
Thomas Lee, Chief Technologist at QA, has secured a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) award for his technical leadership and contribution to Microsoft communities in the field of Windows Server - Admin Frameworks.
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BroadSkill appoints new non-executive director
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 26/09/2005
Following another year of impressive growth, BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers and a major provider of IT solutions, announces the appointment of Håkan Gomér as non-executive director to help manage the next phase of company expansion.
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Saba taps industry veteran Mark D. Frost as new COO
Saba | 23/09/2005
Saba (Nasdaq: SABA), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced that Mark D. Frost has been appointed as the company's new chief operating officer (COO). Frost will lead and provide strategic direction for Saba's HCM solutions.
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Saba strengthens executive team in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Saba | 16/09/2005
Saba (NASDAQ: SABA), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced that it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Alun Cope-Morgan as president of Saba Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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QA trainer is finalist for prestigious BCS award
QA | 22/08/2005
Darren Burford, Technical Training Consultant at QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 'Trainer of the Year' award in the third British Computer Society IT Professional Awards.
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Knowledge Thought Leader
Simulacra | 19/08/2005
Simulacra are pleased to announce that its Founder and Director, Patrick Towell has been named as a Thought Leader in Knowledge Management by MDA (Museums Documentation Association).
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New UK head for Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 14/06/2005
Alan Samuel has been appointed as the UK head of operations at Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the global e-learning pioneer.
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Sharing skills and knowledge in the Global Economy
The Performance Solution | 15/04/2005
Sally Vanson is invited to speak at Women in Business International Conference in Damascus,Syria, under the patronage of H.E. Mrs Asma al-Assad
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Patrick Towell attends World Summit on the Information Society
Simulacra | 12/04/2005
Patrick Towell, Founder and Strategic Advisor to Simulacra (www.simulacra.com) recently attended the 2nd WSIS Preparatory Committee Meeting in Geneva. Simulacra was one of very few commercial companies attending this event and showed Simulacra's commitment to thought leadership in relation to ICT's and their role in delivering public policy.
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Saba sharpens focus on Web-based content
Saba | 16/03/2005
Saba appoints Ken Higgins as VP of Learning Services to drive new initiatives.
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Key changes at Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 15/03/2005
Sambit Mohapatra, head of Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) in the UK and, latterly, in Europe too as TIS has expanded its operations - is leaving TIS to become sales director at the Brighton-based e-learning solutions developer Brightwave.
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NetDimensions Names New Chief Technology Officer
NetDimensions | 17/02/2005
LMS Provider Taps Robert Lowe to Lead Technology Development of Learning Management System Solutions for Global Companies
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Watsonia Publishing appoints new UK Head of Sales
Watsonia Publishing | 10/02/2005
Watsonia Publishing, the IT courseware specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Kempshall to head up its rapid sales growth in the UK and Europe.
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New employees at TATA Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 02/02/2005
Increasing demand for its products and services in the UK and Europe, combined with an expansion in the range of these products and services, has prompted TATA Interactive Systems (TIS) to continue to increase its UK-based workforce.
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SmartCertify Direct Launches New Company Web Site
SmartCertify Direct | 27/01/2005
New IT training and career web site includes more free IT titles expanded job search engine, industry reports and more.
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Saba prepares for next stage of growth in the HCM market
Saba | 17/01/2005
Seasoned marketing professional Vicki Morris to lead Company's global expansion and launch plans.
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CompTIA announces senior management promotions
Comptia | 02/12/2004
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) today announced the promotions of three senior staff members to new roles in the global trade association.
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Clearer Thoughts on TAP®.
The Training Foundation | 30/11/2004
When Tricia Clewett and Donna Stewart founded their training company Clearer Thoughts at the start of 2001, they were confident to offer their services as innovative and professional trainers. Three years later, in the summer of 2004, they underwent an intense three-day experience that proved them capable of delivering even more than they had previously imagined.
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BroadSkill expands Solutions Business
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 08/11/2004
BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers and a successful supplier of database development solutions, today announced the appointment of Peter Clements to head up its growing IT solutions practice. Many of the company’s trainers are experienced IT practitioners, and BroadSkill takes advantage of this huge network of highly skilled and proven individuals to provide IT solutions to customers in both the public and private sector. This business is now to receive increased focus.
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IT industry heavyweight Roger Durn joins NetDimensions board
NetDimensions | 24/08/2004
LMS software provider NetDimensions Limited announced today that Roger Durn, a veteran of the IT industry, has joined its board of directors.
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Lorien Customer Focus expands customer satisfaction team
Lorien Customer Focus | 02/08/2004
Specialist research and training company, Lorien Customer Focus (LCF) is continuing the expansion of its workforce in response to customer demand.
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STAR Consulting appoints new Supplier Manager
Star Consulting | 06/07/2004
Due to continuing expansion, STAR Consulting has recruited a new Supplier Manager: Alison Mans is now responsible for managing STAR’s relationships with suppliers.
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Pathlore appoints head of 'mergers and acquisitions activity'
Pathlore Software | 18/06/2004
Pathlore Software Corporation, a global leader in providing learning management software and services to industry and government, has appointed J. Brendan Herron Jr., vice president of strategic development, to guide its future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Herron will frame strategic partnerships and serve as a liaison between Pathlore and the investment community.
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Saba appoints Rich Ellinger Vice President of Engineering to lead worldwide development organization
Saba | 09/06/2004
Saba (Nasdaq:SABA), the leading provider of human capital development and management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that Rich Ellinger has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Engineering. Ellinger joins the Saba executive team and will be responsible for research and development.
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The Training Foundation appoints European Director
The Training Foundation | 26/02/2004
The Training Foundation has appointed Hywel Thomas as European Director. Based permanently in Brussels, Thomas will be responsible for liaison with the European Institute for e-Learning (EifEL) , the e-Learning Industry Group (eLIG), the European Commission and international partners working with The Training Foundation as part of a strategy designed to create common standards and a standardised approach to training skills certification across the European Community and beyond.
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The Training Foundation announces new regional management structure
The Training Foundation | 19/01/2004
In a move that mirrors this month’s announcement by The Learning and Skills Council, The Training Foundation has announced its new regional management structure for England. These individuals will work with the LSC's new Regional Directors and a wide range of other partners as part of The Training Foundation mission to empower everyone involved in training and developing others.
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Tata Interactive Systems appoints Wendy Weller-Davies Government account director
Tata Interactive Systems | 13/11/2003
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the India-based global developer of custom built e-learning solutions, is continuing to expand its foothold in the UK with the appointment of Wendy Weller-Davies as its UK account director for the Government sector.
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New appointments at Lorien Customer Focus
Lorien Customer Focus | 11/11/2003
Specialist market research and training company, Lorien Customer Focus (LCF) is continuing the expansion of its workforce in response to customer demand.
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The Training Foundation seeks trainers
The Training Foundation | 21/08/2003
The Training Foundation is seeking to expand its training team to accommodate growing levels of demand for Trainer Assessment Programme (TAP) courses around the country.
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The Training Foundation plans major expansion programme
The Training Foundation | 13/08/2003
As part of a major expansion programme The Training Foundation is seeking to recruit 5 Regional Managers, each based in one of the English Regions. These individuals will work with a wide range of partners to help deliver the Government's national agenda for skills in a regional context by empowering all involved in training and developing others.
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Second MVP for QA
QA | 14/07/2003
Charles Clarke, senior instructor at QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been awarded prestigious Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status by Microsoft for his technical expertise and service to Microsoft communities.
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Expanding again, by customer demand
Lorien Customer Focus | 04/06/2003
The market research and training consultancy Lorien Customer Focus (LCF) is continuing to expand its workforce in response to customer demand.
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Expansion, by customer demand
Lorien Customer Focus | 07/05/2003
At a time of market uncertainty, when many companies are consolidating in terms of activities and employees, Lorien Customer Focus (LCF) is going against this trend by enlarging its workforce with the addition of a number of specialists.
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Centra recognized as a training industry Award winner
Centra | 09/04/2003
Receives prestigious APX Award from Training Magazine.
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QA founder joins Enterprise Study
Enterprise Study | 06/03/2003
Enterprise Study, the producer of the ESP training business administration platform, has announced the appointment of Mike Cheeseman, an original founder of QA Training, to Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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Saba founder, Bobby Yazdani, appointed President and Chief Operating Officer Geno Tolari named Chairman of the Board
Saba | 04/03/2003
Saba (Nasdaq: SABA), the leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management (HCDM) solutions, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Bobby Yazdani, to the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer. Geno Tolari, Saba's Chief Executive Officer, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.
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Senior executive returns to QA to expand international presence
QA | 21/11/2002
QA plc, the UK's leader in IT training and consulting, has appointed Janet Way to head its international operations.
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New Waves
Brightwave | 17/05/2002
Fast-growing Brightwave on target for further expansion with two new senior appointments...
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Changescape Performance Consultants Launch
Changescape | 11/03/2002
Changescape may be a new player in the consulting and training arena but the team of people behind the new face are seasoned professionals from the UK's top consulting, training and commercial organisations – says Managing Director Gary Homes.
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First chief executive for new sector skills development agency
Sector Skills Development Agency, DFES | 08/03/2002
Christopher Duff has been appointed as the first chief executive of the new Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA), the new UK-wide body that will oversee the Government's drive to increase skills and productivity in industry and business.
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Mentergy Ltd. Announces Appointment of a New Chairman of its Board of Directors
Mentergy | 28/02/2002
Mentergy(TM) Ltd. (Nasdaq: MNTE), the leading global provider of blended e-Learning solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yona Shoham as Chairman of the Board.
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Chair of SSDA announced
Sector Skills Development Agency, DFES | 18/02/2002
Margaret Salmon takes on three year appointment.
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Simpson-Wells steps down at Aris Education
John Bryce | 05/12/2001
After 18 years in the same role, Managing Director of Aris Education, Mr. Hugh Simpson-Wells, has decided it is time to step back from the day-to-day management associated with that role. As from 1st December, Eyal Schneid from parent company John Bryce Training, will take over as General Manager.
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Aris Education (Mentergy Ltd.) Appoints New Sales & Marketing Director
John Bryce | 05/12/2001
Aris Education, the only UK IT Technical Training company with an-in-house blended solutions capability, today appointed Mr. Andy Turner as their new Sales & Marketing Director.
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New sales direction for leading IT training company
John Bryce | 03/09/2001
Aris Education announces appointment of Andy Turner as Director of Sales August 2001, Oxford, England Aris Education, a leading IT training provider, today announced the appointment of Andy Turner as their new Sales Director. He joins them from Horizon MTS, a leading UK Cisco training partner where he previously managed their sales force for 2 and a half years.
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City & Guilds focus on e-learning
City & Guilds | 30/06/2001
In a push to channel the opportunities and benefits of the e-economy into qualifying the nation, City & Guilds has appointed its first Director of e-learning.
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New Chief Executive Appointed
knowledge=power | 20/06/2001
Knowledge=power, the provider of bespoke e-learning, has appointed John Paterson as chief executive.
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IQdos Team Expands
IQdos | 05/06/2001
IQdos is achieving outstanding success in an exciting new arena. Two new people have joined the work-smart, play-smart team at IQdos.
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