Full Profile : We always like to start to work with our clients in a very small way

WHY? - So we build the right relationship and you gain confidence in our work together
For INDIVIDUALS we specialise in coaching that is briefer and faster than most “problem orientated” approaches out there. Traditional coaches can spend ½ a day on Executive coaching, whereas we work with 3-4 individuals in a similar time..

We work with SENIOR DIRECTORS and senior managers on leadership and critical business issues that affect the bottom line. Our specialised coaching ranges from a “one off” session to monthly development sessions with all the directors involved.

Relationships are key- Poor working relationships are one of the biggest drains of corporate energy and poor performance Again we can work with your key players to address this
through our simple and direct way of working with you .

Your best-performing TEAM can benefit from 'focusing their thinking and actions ” - particularly if this highlights your teams’ resources and helps to plot the path forward.

From a minimum of 1/2 a day to longer ongoing team work our role is to help you move forward to make progress in the fastest most constructive way .

The biggest differentiator between organisational performance mediocrity and excellence is in an organisations ability to create the ‘conditions’ through which people perform-THIS I WHAT WE DO

Services : Executive and Performance coaching, Team & Sales Coaching , Professional development , Training managers as coaches

Testimonials :
HJS Recovery
“Rob Rave works with us to improve business performance through focusing on supporting the changes we are going through and the impact that has on both directors and managers, in terms of the leadership, management and personal development.would therefore highly recommend this service to MD’s and Directors of other fast growing companies - Gordon Johnson, Managing Director

Ernst & Young LLP
"Rob has been working with the team to help improve performance through one to one coaching and conversations. Rob flexes his style to suit the needs and personality of the individual; in this way he has been able to engage across the team. I have witnessed an improvement in the teams' emotional intelligence; the quality of our interaction has stepped up a level. Partner-London

Hay Group
I am pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend Rob to friends and colleagues as my journey has been a great one – Nanette Quainoo

T-Mobile
‘The best professional listener I have ever come across- Improved my performance more than 15% in 3 months. Thanks.” - Nick National Operations Manager

SP Partnership
“Rob’s sessions are extremely valuable in focusing my thoughts and clarifying decisions that are impacting the strategy of the company. Darron Anley MD

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : HR Advantage is a leading human resource services company. Our job is to help organisations achieve their objectives through their people. This can cover everything from on call advice and guidance to a full outsourced human resource management service. We have a growing team of employed HR professionals, including an employment lawyer and support staff – 18 at the last count – working from three main locations – High Wycombe, Honiton in Devon and Shrewsbury. Our clients are spread throughout the UK and we are doing an increasing amount of work in mainland Europe. The smallest employs just one member of staff – we produced their essential employment documentation - and the largest employs over 10,000 across Europe – we help them manage their European Works Council. We supply a growing number of listed businesses with a full outsourced HR service. In the last month we have provided recruitment support, helped manage grievance and disciplinary matters, led HR input to acquisitions, mergers and restructuring, advised on pay and benefits design and undertaken a full HR management service to 50 different employers. Our services our individually tailored and personally delivered. At HR Advantage you know who are working with. Our administration support is backed by leading technology. Our full range of services is unrivalled in the SME market. Clients choose us because we are expert, practical, good to work with and cost effective.

Services : HR Outsourcing, Performance management, Pay and benefits, Change management, Mergers, TUPE transfers, Restructuring, Training and development, Coaching, Communications, Negotiation, Employment Law.