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    • The Performance Solution reponds to growing demand for coach supervisors

      The Performance Solution |

      Recently there has been dramatic growth in the demand for coach supervisors caused by a huge growth in the number of coaches. The CIPD's 2006 learning and development survey showed that nearly 8 in 10 respondents were using coaching activities in one form or another and a similar number were seeking to develop an organisational culture characterised by coaching to support improved performance (www.cipd.co.uk).

    • In house or external coaching?

      The Performance Solution | UK |

      The benefits of Executive Coaching are well recognised and proven to deliver significant return on investment and benefits to the bottom line but how should you decide whether to us in house or external coaches. What are the benefits of each and which is right for your organisation?

    • One For All - Teamwork the Meerkat Way from COASTALAMI

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions | Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |

      Yes, your employees can learn something from meerkats! These tiny animals use teamwork and cooperation to ensure their survival while enduring the extreme conditions of the Kalahari desert!

    • A realistic depiction of diversity from COASTALAMI

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions | Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |

      Raise awareness about potentially difficult situations, help employees to avoid harassing and disrespectful behaviors, create a healthy environment for everyone, and avoid costly lawsuits.

    • COASTALAMI releases Harassment Is...

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions | Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |

      Now more than ever, it's important to train all personnel to recognize the various forms of harassment. This new program will raise awareness regarding harassment and explain the dos and don'ts of creating a respectful work environment for everyone.

    • A realistic depiction of harassment from COASTALAMI

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions | Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |

      Harassment: The Real Scene will raise awareness and leave no doubt in the minds of employees about the importance of avoiding harassing behaviors in the workplace.

    • Extended DISC - testing for potential leaders

      The Performance Solution | Extended DISC UK |

      Last week the Times described how psychometric tests can identify a potential leader, provided they are tailored to the role and are part of a programme of feedback and development.

    • Extended DISC UK pledges to help businesses increase performance for 2007

      The Performance Solution | Extended DISC UK |

      Following a successful year in 2006, helping improve performance of individuals, teams and organisations, Extended DISC has committed to increase its range of services designed to improve performance, in response to customer demand and an ongoing need for businesses to improve performance in order to stay competitive.

    • What is the biggest problem in UK work places?

      The Performance Solution | Extended DISC UK |

      According to new research published by the TUC, stress is the biggest problem in UK work place. A TUC survey of safety representatives found excessive workloads, job cuts and rapid change to be the most common triggers of stress in the workplace.

    • Extended DISC highlights how to keep high flyers on track

      The Performance Solution | Extended DISC UK |

      With up to a third of high flying employees experiencing a period of sustained performance problems (Jennie Harrison, People Management magazine 28th Sept 2006), Extended DISC UK highlights the importance of managing performance of high flying executives.

    • Selection for success factors not age

      The Performance Solution | Extended DISC UK Ltd |

      With new age discrimination laws in force from 1st October, employers need to be more accountable than ever when demonstrating that their recruitment and selection processes are objective and provide clear evidence of why a candidate has been selected over other candidates.

    • Invest in more than just your building blocks

      The Performance Solution | United Kingdom |

      UK Companies are slowly recovering from a slump in employee creativity and resources, but it's not down to buying in new and exciting people, writes The Performance Solution, its down to UK companies being brave enough to invest in the people.

    • Sally Vanson raises issues from research into identity and transformational change at work

      The Performance Solution |

      Speaking at the first global JobEQ conference in Belgium on 1st July, Sally Vanson from The Performance Solution raised issues from her current research into Identity and Transformational Change at work. She discussed the importance of measuring attitudes and motivators as well as behaviours, and the need to re-evaluate through a regular re-measure as employees become more settled in their roles or where there is a large organisational change.

    • Extended DISC UK launches research panel

      The Performance Solution |

      Extended DISC UK is launching a research panel with the purpose of researching a number of different areas in relation to the Extended DISC personal analysis profile. They are looking for members of the panel who already know their Extended DISC profile and would be prepared to complete a short survey research questionnaire every few months using the Extended DISC online research and survey tools.

    • Dancing in the aisles at Tata Interactive Systems

      MPS Interactive Systems | London, UK & Edison, New Jersey |

      To inject some 'fun' and variety into working life, the global e-learning producer Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) has introduced Salsa dance classes for its employees.

    • The Training Foundation nominated for e-learning age industry award

      The Training Foundation | Coventry, UK |

      A panel of experts have decided to nominate The Training Foundation for the e.learning age industry award for outstanding achievement - to be presented at a gala dinner at The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London on October 13th.

    • Extended DISC poised for rapid growth in UK

      The Performance Solution | London,UK |

      After five years, Extended DISC the fastest growing psychometric and surveys tool is under new ownership in the UK. The surveys tool particularly offers easy options for bespoke Customer Satisfaction, Employee Attitude, Organisational Climate and Quality Audits.

    • Ensuring NLP is credible in organisations

      The Performance Solution | London, UK |

      The Performance Solution has developed the first Masters degree in Organisational Neuro Linguistic Programming in the world. Sixteen international pathfinders are already engaged in applying their skills through their work based learning assignments. This MSc is fully accredited and applications are being accepted now for September 2005 start.

    • New offerings from an expanding TATA Interactive Systems

      MPS Interactive Systems |

      TATA Interactive Systems (TIS), a global leader in e-learning, is building on its impressive successes in the UK and Europe over the past year by expanding its range of offerings to clients. These new products and services are on display at the TIS stand at this year's Learning Technologies show, being held in London's Olympia, on 26th and 27th January.

    • E-learning's next step - for ntl

      MPS Interactive Systems |

      When ntl, the UK's leading broadband company, wanted to update its online induction programme in line with its professional, progressive, innovative image, it opted for TATA Interactive Systems (TIS)'s revolutionary, intuitive interface approach which not only caters for individuals' preferred learning styles but also gives them the responsibility and motivation for succeeding in their learning.

    • CompTIA launches RFID initiative

      Comptia |

      Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) announced today it is launching a new initiative to advance the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology throughout the computer, electronics and information technology (IT) industries.

    • New clients, products, processes and people for Tata Interactive Systems

      MPS Interactive Systems |

      Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), recently chosen by British Airways (BA) as one of only three preferred suppliers of custom built e-learning materials for its 50,000 or so staff, has examples of its latest custom built e-learning courseware on show (on Stand E20) at the e-learning London conference and exhibition at the Business Design Centre, Islington, on 4th and 5th June.

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