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Training and development courses in North Devon
"After achieving some personal challenges on the course and surprising myself, I have decided to take some risks, move out of my comfort zone and start using the skills I have, without being frightened of ‘what might happen if things go wrong'"
Training and development courses in North Devon
"I was extremely anxious before coming to Skern and have achieved more than I expected. It was an extremely worthwhile experience and one which I enjoyed very much"
Training and development courses in North Devon
"The week's activities and the expertise of the staff helped us consolidate on what was a fragmented group of people. They are now all meeting each other on a regular basis and we have started to work together as a team, with some common goals"
Training and Development courses North Devon
"The programme met our objectives entirely, the staff team was highly motivated and your professionalism was impressive"

Outcomes

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


feedback 

YPD

‘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

‘Very happy with delivery and content of programme. All
instructors have a good understanding of what is required
of the programme and deliver it well’  
BMW Group 2011
 
‘The instructors personal skills, qualities and abilities have
been faultless this week which has made it an enjoyable
learning experience for all of the students’
Year 1’s - OCVC Banbury 2011
 
‘Developed group cohesion, gained a better understanding
of practical activities, their link to theories and different
client groups. Students also learnt more about themselves’
Outdoor Adventure Management - Solent University 2011
 
‘Russ has an excellent understanding of what we aim to
achieve on the course and works hard to help the students
achieve’ 
National Diploma Year 1 - OCVC 2011
 
‘Students will have gained valuable experience: The activities
they have undertaken will be very useful for their course and
assignment work’  
Diploma - OCVC 2011
 
‘Thank you to all those we worked with. We had both a fun and
educational experience and will be taking a lot away from this
weekend’  
Chichester University 2011
 
‘Alex has been an absolutely brilliant Course Director. He has
communicated with me at every activity and each day has taken
into consideration the needs and requirements of the students’
Level 2’s - OCVC Banbury 2011
 
‘Overall, excellent experience! Thank you once again, and see you
next year’  
Reading College 2011
 
‘Thank you very much for your support. The week provides us (teachers)
with a wealth of information about the students. Including evidence of
increased maturity in some of the students as a result of the outdoor
programme’  
Bournemouth & Poole College 2011
 
‘Very clear and easy going manner but not compromising safety requirements.
Continuous and fluid communication and briefings’  
Telford College 2011
 
 ‘Have come together as a group and gained an understanding of activities
in relation to different clients groups and their assessment – a key objective’
Solent University – Sports Studies 2011
 
‘A very enjoyable week with flexible staff. All the students have enjoyed the
week thoroughly’  
Year 2’s - Banbury 2011
 
 
 

COMPANIES

Selection of Participants feedback from courses in 2011
 

Participants feelings
pre course
Participants feelings
post course
Participants
key learning points

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.
I was not looking forward to it: dread/afraid/nervous, almost cancelled.
WOW! I did it. I would do it again.
Self belief

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.

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.

Looked forward to it.

Feel empowered, have gained knowledge and new understanding.

That I’m actually good at my job.

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.

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.

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.

Nervous, unsure what to think and worried about the physical side.

Inspired, extremely confident, accomplished.

Confidence. Ability to step back and observe more.

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.

Apprehensive about coming.

Loved it, great week!

Learning to trust others and not to try and do everything myself.

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.

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.

Going to have fun – feedback from others. Bit of a break from work.

Intense – enjoyable, knowledgeable.

Coaching: listening, concise communication.

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.

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