"Pass It On"- Summer 2009
Welcome to all of you who are new readers of this newsletter, we hope you enjoy it and would like to thank you (in advance) for taking the time to 'pass it on' to those you know who are involved in training, learning, development, management and quality improvement.
This seasonal newsletter brings you our latest news and is designed to be quick and easy to scan, offering links to further information.
This edition focuses on a new Excellence Award, our UK Masterclass Series, a Supervision Package for Trainers and Coaches and recognition in the Belgian HR Magazine.
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- UK Masterclasses in London
- HR Magazine, Belgium
- Blogging and Twittering - our way!
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Thank you for your continued interest in OFQT, we hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and look out for our next one due to appear in your inbox early Autumn 2009.
Józefa Fawcett
OFQT Founding Director / Editor 'Pass It On'
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OFQT UK Masterclass Series
For the last three years, OFQT has been running a series of masterclasses in Asia on subjects closely aligned to the needs of the modern training professional.
We are now bringing these masterclasses to the UK - starting with a fantastically provocative one-day masterclass in London on the 7th July, entitled:
Cut Your Training Budget -
and increase learning!
This one day is crammed with exciting ideas that will ensure
that you leave with a better understanding of how to reduce the Training Budget rationally whilst increasing the effectiveness and impact of Learning in the organisation.
Download our flyer to print off, distribute or attach to a local funding request.
How much does this cost?
We limit attendance numbers allowing us to maximise your personal learning and give ample opportunity for discussion about how the concepts can work in your own situation. The one-day masterclass costs £595 and includes all learning materials, refreshments and lunch
plus...
three additional extras - find out more here
What will I learn?
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How to compare 47 different methods of learning |
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Using macro and micro approaches to budget management |
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Aims, objectives and learning outcomes that can be measured |
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Apportionment, charges and alternative funding |
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Shortcuts in how to vary your training provision |
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Measuring tangible and intangible results of the training |
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Capacity vs Capability - a survival tactic |
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FIVE easy ways to increase learning opportunities |
Book your place today!
By sending an e-mail to Karen admin@ofqt.com or simply complete the booking form below
Booking form |
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Extract taken from 'Pass It On' the newsletter for those interested in learning how quality standards are starting to shake up training in business and academia. Subscribe to receive this regularly by sending an e-mail to subscribe@ofqt.com.
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What makes us different?
Well, we are passionate about improving the standard of training management, systems and provision so that businesses get a real return on their investment in training.
In addition to the above we also bring a wealth of expertise to a wide range of training issues, see our credentials below:
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Over 68 combined years of training experience across all sectors |
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Acknowledged by the profession through our Awards for Excellence |
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Extensive research base to underpin our interventions |
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Sound reputation for providing learning that makes a difference |
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The first and only company in the UK to work with ISO 10015(+) - Guidelines for Training Standards |
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The first company in the UK to work with the 'new to market' SAETO/EFQM Continuous Improvement Process model |
Want to know more? Then please visit our website
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David Simmonds |
Winner of the Emerald Literati Network Award 2009
David Simmonds, OFQT Product Development Director is pictured here with Thomas Garavan, Editor of the Journal of European Industrial Training, published by Emerald.
Watch David being presented with his award at the 10th International Conference on Human Resource Development: Research and Practice across Europe for his refereed paper 'A Model For Outsourcing HRD'
This was hosted by the UFHRD (University Forum for HRD) and the AHRD (Academy for HRD) and held at Newcastle Business School, University of Northumbria.
David is already a published author with four books currently in print that are used widely by business and academia.
To book David to speak at your conference or to advise your organisation on different ways to organise your HRD function please mail him direct on david@ofqt.com
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Did you know...? |
... that OFQT provides supervision for trainers and coaches?
With supervision becoming increasingly important for both coaches and organisations who use coaches - we provide the kind of flexible package to support the well established and experienced professional practitioner as well as the novice using our own special approach to Supervision.
Supervision can provide the solution to difficult coaching dilemmas yet it is also for anyone who
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teaches on formal (academic programmes) |
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trains on company or practitioner courses |
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needs support with continuing professional development (CPD) |
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coaches others on a regular basis |
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mentors others at work |
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works with challenging groups |
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mediates or facilitate conflict situations |
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wants to change their career and get some guidance and support |
Our team offer a unique Guided Independent Supervision and Support (G.I.S.S.) package that is not only affordable but vital for any training professional wishing to be measured in terms of quality and impact.
Click here to access this supervision for yourself or for one of your team.
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HR Magazine, Belgium |
In a trip to VOV, the Belgian Learning Network in Vilvoorde, back in March, Józefa, our Business Development Director, met with Willem de Bock, a freelance journalist working for HR Magazine in Belgium.
From their initial discussions about the different viewpoints about HRD, she agreed to be interviewed by him for the summer issue of their publication.
This took place at the end of May and the finished article was completed just a week ago - albeit in Dutch!
Through her extensive network, she has been able to organise for a colleague to translate this into English and a full copy of the article (in either language) is available upon request.
Just send an e-mail requesting this to jozefa@ofqt.com.
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Future Masterclasses |
2009 Masterclasses in London
You will have read about our first UK masterclass in this newsletter - but we have more in the pipeline, read on...
Prove A Return on Training Investment
29th/30th September 2009
This exciting two-day masterclass offers a definitive roadmap to link training interventions to improved business performance.
Reserve your place here to avoid disappointment or complete the form below
Booking form
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Become A 2.0 Training Practitioner
28th September 2009
This new one-day masterclass provides the training professional and learning facilitator with the knowledge and skills of how to better utilise different 2.0 learning and knowledge management approaches in their education, training, learning and development programmes.
Reserve your place here to avoid disappointment or complete the form below
Booking form
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Please remember, once you have read this update, make sure you 'pass it on' to other colleagues that have an interest in training, learning, development and quality standards.
Thank you!
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