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Formal Programmes
As LEAD Programme Director I had responsibility for over-seeing the evaluation of the bids to deliver the LEAD programme in the Northwest of England from February 2009 to its close in March 2012. I was also responsible for monitoring and assessing the performance of all providers in their execution of the defined delivery framework and achievement of desired outcomes. In this respect, No Guru proved to be in the upper quartile of provider performance and were fully engaged in the programme and supportive of the wider provider network, adding their own insight to the development of leadership skills and to sharing their lessons learned for the benefit of all cohorts.
Ian Rigby, LEAD Programme Director
As part of our strategy of growth and realising the talent of our people, a core offering of our Academy was the development of ‘Future Managers’ for people we think have the ability to take the business forward in a Management role. No Guru created the programme in 2011, which resulted in a 90% pass rate, a recognised ILM qualification, and some newly promoted managers. No Guru have understood our business, been flexible, and gone the extra mile to keep our people focused on achieving their goal.
Neil Leonard, Director of HR Bibby Offshore
This was probably the best workshop I have ever attended. It was billed as an activity to explore group problem solving and it tested our powers of logic, verbal communication and team-working to the limits but was fun and relaxing too. Only a couple of people in my group knew each other well but we were all surprised at how quickly we learned to work together, establish common terminology necessary for the task and come up with a strategy to solve the problem. I don’t want to go into details about the task itself in case we manage to get John back to run the workshop for more staff members (it would really spoil it if you knew too much about it in advance). Suffice to say I never thought I’d learn so much by being blindfolded for 30 minutes!
Complaints Handling Co ordinator
Edinburgh College
This course (Meaningful Appraisals) should be mandatory for all managers conducting appraisals 10/10.
Senior commercial manager
Bibby Offshore
Just a small note from me to say a hundred thanks for your input and energy on our two CVD SCN away days. I think members engaged well and used this time productively to explore issues in the team and to develop strategies for moving forward. Both meetings were expertly facilitated and the team obviously benefited from having your input and creativity.
SCN Lead
NHS England (London Region)
Thanks again for a great away-day, we are still talking about it in the office and the learning we took away.
Business Development Manager
Faraday Institute for Retail Excellence
Leeds Beckett University
Event was fabulous. I have a mix within the team I manage and every single person has given positive feedback in relation to the day and the activities. The surroundings of Peckforton obviously contributed to their high spirits, but we definitely returned to the office feeling better about one another so I cant really put a price on that.
Cheers for all your communications and arrangements John and thanks for a good team building experience.
Manager
Riverside Home Ownership
“I would definitely recommend this course to someone who is not used to conduction appraisals”
Appraisal Course
“Overall an enjoyable day which has given me much to take away & think about. Some skills learned today can be transferred to day to day instructions, not just negotiations”
Negotiation & Influence Skills
“There was no real set agenda and being a very diverse group. John was able to quickly find a common theme for everyone to engage with.”
Problem Solving
“Best session I have been to for a while – would be great for team/project building”
“This session was excellent. Thought provoking, perfect content, action outcome!! Great pace, fabulous humour, engagement. Thank you”
Storytelling in the workplace
Fantastic session one of the best I have been to in ages well researched and well presented
Creative Solutions
We are delighted to announce we are now working with Heriott-Watt University to deliver the Welcome to Leadership programmes for their managers. The university has a large international presence with an ambitious strategy and we are looking forward to working with their Professional and Organisational Development team. Heriott-Watt is the latest University to join our growing list of valued customers within Higher Education and we are grateful for this amazing opportunity.
New ILM Coaching & Mentoring Programme – May 2022Due to the ongoing success of our ILM Coaching & Mentoring Programmes, we have now scheduled in a second cohort for 2022.
The programme is already receiving plaudits and as a result we are growing our community of ILM Coaches and Mentors progressing towards an internationally recognised qualification.
Watch out also for our special preview events ‘Take Your Coaching To The Next Level’ running throughout March, April and May.
Information on the programme can be found here.
ILM Coaching & Mentoring May 2022
Contact us on: bethecoach@noguru.net or call 0844 873 1226
We are looking forward to starting our new cohort joining The Coaching Programme, leading to qualifications in Coaching & Mentoring from ILM at Level 5 and Level 7.
The programme begins on Friday 17th September 2021 with our ‘Coaching Foundations’ session. All learning is done remotely, making our programme accessible wherever you are.
I am a little biased but I love both coaching and mentoring. I used to enjoy being the ‘trainer’ which satisfied the performer in me but as I get older there is something that I find deeply satisfying in being a coach or mentor.
More than that, I find it a privilege to work with people. People that trust you enough to share their greatest challenges, dearest hopes, deepest fears and core beliefs about life. I can think of few professions in business that afford you such intimacy. I feel lucky and grateful each and every session I get to spend with my clients. (more…)
Speaking Truth to Power
(But) TED is a tough, pressured, hugely stressful gig, even for experienced public speakers, and I’m not that. Standing in the wings waiting to go on, I told the stage manager that my heart was racing uncontrollably and in an act of great kindness, she grasped both my hands and made me take breath after breath. And what you don’t see in the video – deftly edited out – is the awful, heart-stopping moment when I forgot a line, followed by another act of collective kindness, a spontaneous empathic cheer as I composed myself and found my cue. “That’s when the audience came onside,” an attendee told me. “You were human. That’s when you won them over.” Guardian April 2019
This from Carole Cadwalladr, a journalist at the Guardian who has in this last year investigated the role of tech corporations and their platforms in influencing the workings of our democracy. What makes her TED talk so compelling is because here she is facing those very same technology giants on their turf. And speaking truth to power.
Coaching: Deep ImpactThis week I had the chance to attend a seminar at the Leeds Coaching Network featuring renowned coach, writer and speaker Julie Starr. You may be familiar with some of Julie’s work including; ‘The Coaching Manual’, ‘The Mentoring Manual’ and ‘Brilliant Coaching’ and the session was everything you expected it to be. (more…)