How We Work

Our programmes are:

  • Experiential – with people participating interactively
  • Comprehensive – training is supported with ‘before’, ‘during’ and ‘after’ elements, such as reading, tasks and coaching 
  • Blended – with a mixture of live and elearning’

Our projects include:

  • Facilitation at senior management level with clients such as Walkers, Bristol City Council, BNFL Magnox, British Energy
  • Strategic consultancy with Hewlett Packard, Greenpeace UK, recruitment agencies and media relations companies
  • Training devised and delivered for Proctor & Gamble, Ernst and Young, KPMG, the Science Research Councils, Tesco, AA, Rank, Clerical Medical
  • Performance coaching with PepsiCo, Grant Thornton, Speakers International, Serco, Lloyds of London

What's different?

You will notice some fundamental differences in how we operate.

The first difference is the use of Improvisation - both as a method of training, and as part of the content of all programmes. We apply the principles of Impro Learning to create and to deliver.

In delivery, for example, each associate brings their own style to the materials, adapting a programme on the spot to best meet the needs of participants.

In the content of courses, you'll note all sorts of improvisation-based communication skills - such as flexibility, confidence, spontaneity, creativity and humour.

Your participants will benefit from the skills of our facilitators who ensure that beyond the stated objectives of your course, you also:
 

  • Learn communication skills while having fun
  • Amaze yourself with what you can do
  • Find new ways to work well with others
  • Develop confidence in yourself and trust in others
  • Express yourself more clearly and positively
  • Rediscover spontaneity and creativity

A second difference is our values: we work with people we like, and that goes for clients as well as associates. We know we will get the best from you when we have the right fit between deliverers and participants: as all our work is participative, this is crucial.

Third, we value enjoyment in learning. People generally say they have had fun, some that they haven't laughed so much in years. This means the gateways to learning and memory have been opened, and real change is more likely to take place for the organisation.

A fourth difference is in our structure. We are a modern, virtual company, with a great deal of flexibility. We get the resources you need into place quickly and inexpensively.

The fifth difference, and the most important benefit you will get from working with us, is that we bring out the best in our clients.

In consultancy we help you find your own solution - that's the whole purpose of solution-focused consultancy. And in training, all the activities are designed to draw people in to participate, so that they can learn, discover, or achieve whatever the course is setting out to teach.

Open and In House

Most of our programmes are run in-house, but occasionally we offer an open course for individuals who are developing themselves or who want to sample what we do on behalf of an organisation.

Examples include:

 


Contact us to find out more...

 

 

Our Executive Leadership Program was a tremendous success. We got an overall evaluation of 4.9 on a 5.0 scale (almost unheard-of here for a first time 'pilot'). Your training was instrumental in getting us grounded and off to a good start in terms of design. Thanks so much again!Procter & Gamble

I liked the chance to have a go at lots of different things in a stretching but risk-free environment - good fun!!Tesco

The training was action-oriented and very much geared to participation….gives both the tools and the confidence to work effectively.” Oxfam

Enjoyable and informative: this is the way forward.” Brook Street

The session definitely exceeded our expectations and gave us a whole new perspective to think about structured learning experiences within P&G.  Well worth the time spent. Appreciate all your hard work.” Procter & Gamble

Ideas, inspiration, processes for getting more creative ideas out of people. Loved it.” Greenpeace UK

“…they are now working and thinking much more as a unit, and it is encouraging to see the investment in the course reap such rewards.” Audit Commission

Tour-de-force” Partner, Grant Thornton

Very good investment of time… really does make a difference.” Senior consultant, Fujitsu