Typical scenarios and case studies

Typical Scenarios

Potential Solutions  

"we have recruited a few people recently, but they have not been quite right for the job. How can we be sure that we're recruiting the right people?"

We have a 2 day course designed to train managers in the recruitment process and competency based interviewing skills

We help clients during their recruitment process by providing them with psychometric profiling of their candidates

We help client define what their ideal employee looks like, translating this into behavioural competencies that can be assessed during the selection process

"my managers are inexperienced. How can we improve their skills and confidence?" 

We have a 4 day course (split into 2 parts) called Fundamentals of Management which has been designed for new and less experienced managers

We develop bespoke training programmes for our clients to help them develop managers at all levels of the business

We provide individual coaching for managers where a training course might not be appropriate

 "I am spending a lot of my time on little issues. How can I focus on what is important for me and the business?"

We provide coaching for managers in this situation to help them see the wood for the trees

"how can I get my managers to collaborate with each other?"

We help clients think through what the issues are in their teams and put in palce bespoke team development workshops 

"what's the best way to tell my staff where they need to improve, what they need to achieve and track their progress?"

We help clients design and implement performance management or appraisal systems - anything from a simple paper-based tool to a competency based system incorporating 360° feedback

"we know that some key people will retire in the next few years. How do we start planning to replace them?"

We help clients implement succession management processes

We help clients assess the potential of their key employees using psychometric profiling tools

We provide development for people who have been identified as having high potential either through training courses or individual coaching

"we keep losing our best people. Why is that?"

Our exit survey tool will allow you to identify why people are leaving and target changes that will reduce employee turnover

Often, management style contributes to employee turnover. We help managers develop their style either through training or coaching

"I plan to make some changes in my business. How do I gain buy-in from everyone?"

We provide training for managers in how to lead change