
Immediate outcomes from development programmes are often subjective and concern people's beliefs, behaviours and characteristics of the work environment.
a more 'open' atmosphere
greater self awareness
contributions and skills valued
wider options available in any situation
ability to work well with others
attitude feels different -better amongst all
It is these characteristics that lead to improvements in personal and business performance.
better planning
improvements arise from mistakes
shorter lead times
accident rate down
praise received from customers
higher output
new orders
‘TVPC and their leaders would like to thank the allocated
Skern staff to each team. They stretched them, pushing
them beyond their boundaries, both personally and as a
team. I know that all the cadets have had a fantastic time,
with great memories’ Telford Police Cadets 2011
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Participants feelings
pre course
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Participants feelings
post course
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Participants
key learning points
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What’s the point? Why me? Have I got to do this? |
What – I have to go home now!? Can I stay!!? |
To be assertive when needed. |
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I was not looking forward to it: dread/afraid/nervous, almost cancelled.
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WOW! I did it. I would do it again.
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Self belief
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Didn’t know what to expect – very excited! |
Really enjoyed it! Love to come back. |
I have learnt lots, most of the coaching graphs I hadn’t seen before. |
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Apprehensive, knew I would be challenged but didn’t know by how much. |
Excellent. Great to develop in an environment where you can truly be yourself – learn much more and faster. |
Leadership skills, becoming assertive, ‘stamina’ when leading a team. |
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Looked forward to it. |
Feel empowered, have gained knowledge and new understanding. |
That I’m actually good at my job. |
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Unsure of what I was going to get out of it. |
Loved it!! Made me look at myself in a different way. |
Lots…too much to write down. |
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Was not sure what to expect. |
It’s been hard being pushed out of comfort zone but your guys did it well. |
To be open and give more feedback. |
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Apprehensive – concerned about the physical aspect. |
It is fantastic, extremely satisfying and fulfilling with useful outcomes to take back to the workplace. |
The fear of anything is usually far worse than the thing itself!! Have confidence in your ability. |
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Nervous, unsure what to think and worried about the physical side. |
Inspired, extremely confident, accomplished. |
Confidence. Ability to step back and observe more. |
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Apprehensive about what to expect. Slightly anxious, unsure as to the physical side of it. |
Very positive – would recommend to others back at work. |
Stepping outside your comfort zone puts things in perspective back at work. |
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Apprehensive about coming. |
Loved it, great week! |
Learning to trust others and not to try and do everything myself. |
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I was looking forward to the challenge but was apprehensive. |
I’m glad that I came and am proud of what I have achieved. |
I know what I need to do to improve my performance at work. |
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I was really anxious and didn’t know what to expect as this kind of thing is completely out of my comfort zone. |
Loved it, I have come such a long way, got involved at every opportunity, it was a fantastic development opportunity. |
Belief that I can do things and to stop doubting my ability. |
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Going to have fun – feedback from others. Bit of a break from work. |
Intense – enjoyable, knowledgeable. |
Coaching: listening, concise communication. |
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A few nerves, anxious to know what was going to happen. |
A very worthwhile experience and I will go back to branch more confident. |
I have a calm, confident approach and adapt my style to benefit everyones needs. |