Full Profile : Conning Towers is a Human Resources consultancy established in 2001, to provide practical Business Solutions to Human Resources Issues.
A key focus of Conning Towers is HR Transformation. As organisations develop and grow it is important to ensure that the Human Resources function has the structure, processes and technology in place that enables HR to efficiently and effectively support the wider Business strategy.

HR transformation is a key means of ensuring that an organisation's HR strategy supports the business strategy and developing HR for optimum results. Conning Towers works with organisations to achieve this by ensuring that they organisations develop structures, processes and Information systems in place that best suit the business needs.
Conning Towers also works with organisations to effectively manage and develop the Talent within organisations. At Conning Towers we are aware that business is concerned about getting the right skills for their organisations. This is why Conning Towers believes that it is important for organisations to plan ahead and for people to be positions and empowered to develop and use their skills.

Talent Management is therefore crucial for organisations, whether they are small organisations looking to expand, medium sized organisations seeking scare resources or large multi-nationals working to remain competitive and stay ahead of the competition. To this end, Conning Towers has a key focus on Resource Planning.

Services : HR Transformation, Talent management, HRMS, Systems Implementation, Process Improvement, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Project Management, Change Management

Testimonials :
Conning Towers has good Technical Skills and the ability to understand and apply technical and/or professional expertise was put to good use on the project. Susan has been able to transfer knowledge and skills to a wide variety of the Finance, HR and project personnel.
S. Fishburn, WorleyParsons Plc


Conning Towers has reviewed and commented on a number of HR matters for me, always promptly and perceptively. I shall use Conning Towers services again when needs be.
Peter MacGregor, Ranworth Associates

Full Profile : Optimatrix provides operational business support to organisations of all sizes, from SME’s through to PLC’s, providing the strategy and resource to reduce cost and improve efficiency. With many years experience across a diverse set of industries including; manufacturing (electronics and electromechanical assembly); telecoms; semiconductor; defence; logistics and public sector these services are customised to the need and budget of each client, ranging from pure consultancy through to providing short term strategic resources for a project or simply to drive the initiative for change.

Optimatrix has worked with a network of clients, located throughout the UK and Europe, including SME's; PLC's and in the Public Sector.

Services : Optimatrix is a consultancy which provides sustainable solutions to Operational issues, specialising in, process and organisational development; procurement and supply chain management.

Testimonials :
Optimatrix is led by Norman Housden who has been focusing on Operations and Supply Chain Management for many years. Having previously been involved in many major business change programmes, he can bring this strategic experience and hands on support to your business.

Full Profile : Vmax Development Limited works across the UK, Europe and the United States to enable business leaders to more effectively deal with the challenges of change. We effectively blend leading edge thinking with exceptional business knowledge to design and deliver sustainable business solutions.

We understand that every business is unique and so offer a bespoke service for your business. We are passionate about excellence and will always deliver a high quality solution to meet your business needs.

We work very closely with our clients to ensure that our work is culturally aligned, that it is owned by you, and that it consistently creates added value for your business.

We have an exceptional track record of success in a range of industry sectors, including fmcg, automotive, professional services, telecoms, education, and manufacturing.

We specialise in organisational change and offer bespoke leadership development programmes, action learning, team building and executive coaching to support business leaders to manage change more effectively.

Services : Leadership Development Programmes
Executive Coaching
Team Building
Management development
Outdoor development
Change management facilitation

Testimonials :
The Vmax Development programme greatly enhanced our leadership capability and delivered a ROI of 15 x programme investment. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to other business. They have an excellent team who fully understand change management.
Anadi Dey, Head of HR

Full Profile : Toojays is a leading supplier of Management Development and HR Consultancy services. Our business is built on a strong foundation of expertise and a total commitment to delivering on our clients’ expectations. We engage with clients to provide bespoke solutions and we are renowned for delivering tangible ROI.

Our expertise is the result of extensive experience working with multinationals, SME businesses and public sector organisations. We provide value to our clients through the strength of our service, our knowledge and our ability to deliver results.

We are THE One Stop Provider for all your People Needs.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help you, your team and your company achieve the objectives of tomorrow.

Contact us for more information

Services : Open Courses, Bespoke Management Training, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Team Development, HR Support, Assessment & Recruitment, 360 and Pyschometric Profiling, Learning by Doing

Testimonials :
"I just wanted to send you and the team a huge thank you for last week. Everyone had a great couple of days as well as managing to learn something about themselves and how they work in teams.

Thanks again for a great couple of days."

Sarah Fisher, Recruitment & Development Manager, John Lewis

The workshop was delivered with great effect - getting past the theory and into the practical application and benefits in a well timed manner. This approach enabled all to enjoy the course and to see the potential for improving relationships, influencing others and reducing conflict situations immediately. The benefits for individuals, the team and myself have been immense."

Des Hare, Head of Major Accounts, Sales Operation, Misys plc Dublin

Toojays have provided HR Consultancy and support to the Estate for the last seven months. Throughout this time their expertise, knowledge and professionalism have enabled us to move forward on a number of strategic and operational issues for us. Always helpful, flexible and accessible, we have found their approach and attitude has exceeded our expectations in all instances."

Donald Lambert, Chief Executive, Belvoir Castle


Group training has a significant role during our International Graduate Programme.Whether it was an indoor or outdoor activity, the trainer always made sure that we reflected on what we had done, what we could have done better, and how we were going to apply the learnings in the work environment.

Camille Richardson, Heineken International Graduate

Full Profile : Meridian1 is a UK-based management consultancy specialising in Organisational Effectiveness; a new discipline that turns Business Strategy into results by aligning and enabling the whole organisation to deliver.

In addition to Strategic Management Consultancy, we provide Organisation and People Development, Process Improvement and Information Systems expertise to develop comprehensive solutions that enable every part of an organisation to work together to deliver optimum results.

Formed in 2002 and based in the UK , we have carried out consultancy assignments for organisations in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and North America.

Our clients from the commercial sector are in industries ranging from financial services, energy, IT, publishing and logistics. We have worked with government sector clients in central government ministries and agencies.
If you need consultants who can stand back and provide a critical but supportive assessment of you organisation then design and deliver high value, effective solutions, we may be just who you are looking for

Services : We provide:

Management Consultancy
Coaching
Training
Facilitation

in:

Strategy Formulation and Execution
Organisation Development
Process Improvement
Systems Implementation
Evaluation

Testimonials :
"The results of your work have exceeded what we had anticipated and hoped for from the project. We are still trying to assimilate the full impact of what you offered us. It will be some time before we are fully able to realise all the benefits from your work." John Wilkes, on behalf of AMED Council

"I just wanted to thank you for an excellent workshop session last week. I thought it was a very productive and thought-provoking day and, having spoken to others who attended, I know that they share that view. I came away with a much clearer idea about what it is we should be aiming to achieve" Jonathan Holbrook, Disability Rights Commission

Full Profile : Rubus Consultants helps organisations reduce turnover, improve morale and increase performance without increasing salaries by delivering high quality learning interventions.

Based in South East Wales, but available nationally and internationally, Rubus Consultants has extensive knowledge of people management and development in a wide variety of sectors:

* Telecommunications
* Financial services
* Avionics
* Civil engineering
* Retail manufacturing
* IT hardware
* Hotel & Leisure
* National & Local Government
* Outsourcing (Service Delivery) organisations

We offer a full refund if you are not entirely satisfied with the training event you attend.

Services : Training
Open Courses
Bespoke Courses
Management Courses
Management Development
Leadership Development
Project Management

Full Profile : ibd specialises in helping small and medium sized businesses to achieve their goals. We provide you with experienced support, tailored to your needs. If you are not sure what your problem is, we will undertake a free business check to help identify your problem and then provide the experience and skills necessary to overcome it. All our advisers have extensive experience, coupled with deep business skills, enthusiasm and if necessary support from a rapidly growing UK and international network. With over 300 Advisers, you are never far away from the support and problem solving power that our network provides.
Whatever you need, we help by:
• carrying out diagnostic reviews to analyse the causes of problems
• delivering practical, independent advice to solve problems quickly
• delivering ongoing support
• identifying causes of problems rather than dealing with symptoms
• injecting new ideas to keep your business sharp
• providing strategic advice for the longer term development of the business
• rolling up our sleeves and getting involved and giving the management team the support they so often lack
We are focused on adding real value to the business that you have created. And we don’t stop thinking about your problem when we leave your office. Our ability to call on other specialist skills from within our network means that whatever the question, we can quickly find the answers and expertise that your business needs.

Services : ibd can help with every aspect of your business including:



business growth, market investigation, financial control, general management, IT, HR, mentoring and interim management

Testimonials :
Practical, straight talking and affordable
"ibd is the most practical, straight talking and affordable resource that I have found for small businesses. It operates a network of Business Advisers across the country that specialise in small to medium size businesses and nothing else."
"It ensures that all its advisers have real-life experience of running a business. This means that they can roll their sleeves up and help, if you want them to, as well as offering advice. It also means that behind each Adviser is a central resource, with expertise in everything from raising funding to avoiding insolvency".
"ibd will give you a free one-hour Business Health Check, and they are flexible in how and when they charge for their services".
Anna Hopkiss, Teach Yourself Books, "Small Business Health Check"

Professional
I would like to thank PH and PK for the professional manner in which you delivered the two day "Business Plan Rectification" workshop. It was exactly what was needed and was of great value.
As you are aware I have spent a long period of time researching and writing the Lifestyle Vouchers International Business Plan and had been assisted by a number of other Business Advisers along the way. You, however brought with you considerable business experience and have developed the Plan into a document that can be implemented in the real world and one that gives us confidence for the future.
Neil Rinaldi, MD - Lifestyle Vouchers International Ltd