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THE Group announces major partner for distribution of 'Hopscotch'
THE Group has announced that it will be partnering with Fenman Ltd, a leading provider of training materials to exclusively distribute the ‘Hopscotch’ training product.
Hopscotch is a unique training aid that can be used to open and close a training session, seminar or event launch where the audience is required to engage in the change process.
Paul Tinkler, Director at THE Group comments “Hopscotch is a concept for opening individuals’ minds to change, engaging participants on a personal level and encouraging the discovery of strengths, preferences and areas for development. We have received a very successful response from individuals and organisations that have experienced the Hopscotch process”.
A key boardroom discussion topic, successful ‘change management’ is how individuals and organisations continue to learn, develop, evolve and survive in business.
The Hopscotch model is based upon using childhood experiences and how change experienced during the early years can affect the individual. Change can be dramatic and large scale such as restructuring or mergers through to something small scale and deeply personal such as promotion or relocation. In all cases it can bring upon a spectrum of emotions from eager anticipation to abject misery and dread.
Fenman Ltd are a leading UK provider of professional development resources, training DVD’s, training manuals, games and activity packs for use by learning and development professionals.
Brian Calvert, Marketing Manager at Fenman comments, “Hopscotch is an exceptional product that has an excellent fit with our product portfolio”.
If you would like to find out more about Hopscotch, you can speak to a Learning & Development Consultant on 0844 800 2958 or visit www.hopscotch-learning.com
For further information about how THE Group can help your business, call 0844 800 2958 or email info@the-group.co.uk
THE Group launches online accreditation system for professional qualifications
THE Group has announced that it will launch its new, e-learning solution at the Learning and Skills 2010 exhibition, 7 January 2010.
Accredit is an innovative e-learning solution that is produced to the standards of awarding bodies. Totally scalable, Accredit can be up to 4 times more cost effective than a direct training solution but can be utilised as a sole delivery method, for pre or post workshop learning or as an integral part of a blended solution.
Joining the largest awarding body for leadership and management qualifications in the UK and a global network of over 2,000 accredited centres, THE Group will offer ILM Level 3 qualifications in First Line Management through its Accredit e-learning system.
With access to over 2,000 soft skills and awarding body approved content necessary to gain professional qualifications, users can access material online anytime, anywhere, reducing time out of the workplace for training. The system content has been specifically written to replicate the workshops necessary to gain qualifications from the ILM. All assignments and assessments are carried out online, without the worry of paperwork and exams.
For further information about ILM qualifications through Accredit, please visit: http://www.accredit-learning.com
Age Diversity Video strikes gold in New York
Training video producer Supernova’s As Old as You Feel has won a Gold Award at this year's New York International Film and Video Festival. The Awards Ceremony took place last Thursday 30th January at Manhatten’s Tribeca Rooftop. The 48th Annual Festival attracted entries from 31 countries.
Supernova won the award in the human relations category with As Old as You Feel. The 10 min cartoon promotes a positive approach to age in the workplace. It was written and produced by Supernova director Vincent Thompson, and has a commentary by Woman’s Hour’s Jenni Murray.
Vincent commented “I’m delighted that the film has received this recognition. Age discrimination at work is a problem for young and old. We’ve set out to raise awareness and promote good practice in a witty way without being patronising”.
The engaging practical DVD comes with a supporting guide. More information and video clip at:
As old as you feel
For more information contact
Dave Bratley, the Group
On-site business support for Kingspan
Kingspan are a successful large multi-national corporation currently involved in a major Customer Care initiative across three sites in Northern Ireland, Wales and England. THE Group have developed and delivered on-site, a progamme of business support (training, consultancy, competency and standard identification) that has enabled the Customer Care initiative to be a great success. A new approach has now been embedded within the organisation that will ensure excellent long-term, consistent business results in a crucial area of operations.
Green Dragon Level 2 Environmental Standard
Brother UK effectively introduce CIT
THE Group has been instrumental in supporting Brother UKs drive to effectively introduce CIT (Continuous Improvement Teams) into the organisation. THE have provided regular Continuous Improvement Training (see pic) and Advice that has assisted in the initiative in becoming immediately productive and engaging. The success of this programme has led to major business improvements that Brother Industries are now looking to build upon at their Wrexham plant over the next few years.