Business Management

Do you feel your workforce is equipped for the challenge of 'World Class Skills' ? Do you know that the skills they are using today will be effective for the work of tomorrow? Well, if we had a crystal ball, then we would be able to see the future. One thing is for sure, there is an increased need and demand for training and managing skills effectively. The more you invest in your people resources, the more likely the pay off will be a growing business.
This means that training and its effective use, is becoming increasingly important. The UK 'Leitch Report' (Dec 2006) - aiming for World Class Skills offers a challenge for all to grasp. To be part of the leading economy, means that businesses must invest in their people. There are several ways to do this:
ensure that you have a good quality management system (QMS) in place - such as ISO 9000/2000, or appropriate standards/ awards such as EQFM.
develop and foster a culture of innovation and its promotion, through involving the people who work for you, as well as from customer feedback.
ensure there are opportunities for your people to learn, and to be self aware - do they understand their strengths and potential? Or does the appraisal or assessment process leave them uncertain and unsure of their value and contribution? How will you ensure good team building and learning?
create access to a range of learning opportunities and methods - no single method suits all the different learning styles and needs. Good learning inspires and promotes innovation. Yet, there is one area of training, that can accelerate all the others. What if, your people had the tools and skills to be able to manage change more effectively, to learn and develop the required new skills more easily?
What if, you could accelerate the pace of learning in a way that was comfortable to individuals so you could similarly accelerate your business? Now you can, with the help of accelerated learning techniques. This combined with individual development analysis, together with you business goals and plans can take you forward.
Quality in Mind offers consultancy services in Training and Career Planning for Individuals and Workforce Development. Sue has a background of careers guidance with adults, working with both individuals and organizations; training in employability skills, professional assessment and the processes of careers guidance.