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Know the need – address the need

Whether you are affected by the recession or not the crunch question for every company is how to achieve the maximum return from investments in training.

Firstly ask yourselves these questions, because everything flows from here:

  • what does your strategy say?
  • and what delivers the required business results?

Then:

  • Define the learning and talent gaps
  • Speak to the business leaders (including our team) for suggestions as to how these could be addressed
  • Assess the costs against the benefits
  • Explore sources of funding (see www.traintogain.gov.uk as an example)
  • Seek solutions that are flexible and sensitive to the operational demands of the business.

Speak to Paul and he can take you through these steps in more detail and apply them to your unique circumstances.

Tel: +44 (0)1273 422368

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The Preston Partnership Links

Sussex Enterprise MemberWe partner with:

  • The Preston Partnership are members of Sussex Enterprise.
    www.sussex enterprise.co.uk
  • Inspirational and motivating speaker Jim Lawless' company Taming Tigers urges you to 'do something scary in 2009'.
    www.tamingtigers.com
  • The Finance and Leasing Association is the industry body for the asset finance, consumer finance and motor finance sectors.
    www.fla.org.uk

Useful organisations:

  • The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.
    www.lsc.gov.uk.
  • Train to Gain is meeting the demands of employers from all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance.
    www.traintogain.gov.uk
  • The CIPD is the professional
    body for those involved in the management and development of people.
    www.cipd.co.uk
  • Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers.
    www.businesslink.gov.uk

 

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