Rhys Davis from Armstrong Watson shares his story of how PDW helped him with his professional development goals, and gives some great tips on how you can start your own journey towards self-improvement!
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Businesses that focus on improving how their business functions internally increase their employee engagement much more effectively than those that don’t. High employee engagement is then self fulfilling, improving how the business runs even further. This also has a significant positive impact on all aspects of the customer experience which in turn drives customer advocacy, one of the key differentiators of truly great businesses.
In short, this delivers market leading profitability.
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We adopt a simulation approach with the use of high-quality filming of simulated scenarios with remote observation by assessors, giving you a realistic view of your candidates and the opportunity to replay footage for further assessment.
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Instigate ‘light bulb moments’ for your people in any role by using the right behavioural profiling tool.
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Our flexible full-service solution gives you the guidance, the latest technology platform and a highly effective coach to deliver a world-class 360° feedback experience.
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Game changing leadership training & development from PDW Group to ensure leaders enable their people whilst they're present, & leave a lasting impact when they're not.
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We run interactive single facilitator workshops on a number of knowledge based topics, many of which are shown below.
I often hear myself say “Great opportunity to use your PDW skills” – or, in shorthand, just “PDW!” This has been the most effective training I have done in my career – and to call it training downplays it.
Particularly good feedback from the team on all the practise sessions as this really brings the theory to life – and a great team helping to do that.
Good structure, very well facilitated and the combination of project and personal skills training meant that it was easy to see how the personal skills could be practically applied.
I often hear myself say “Great opportunity to use your PDW skills” – or, in shorthand, just “PDW!” This has been the most effective training I have done in my career – and to call it training downplays it.
Particularly good feedback from the team on all the practise sessions as this really brings the theory to life – and a great team helping to do that.
Good structure, very well facilitated and the combination of project and personal skills training meant that it was easy to see how the personal skills could be practically applied.
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Rhys’ Story How PDW Behavioural Training Has Helped My Professional Development
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Success Story What Coaching Did For Me
Coaching can significantly help your day-to-day work and have a positive impact on how you operate.
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Coaching enabled Sandra to see some of the specific blockers that were preventing her from being the type of partner she wanted to be how it lead her to be a happier person.
Testimonial Fisher German
Fisher German’s partner of the future needed a more innovative and robust approach in order to be different. They wanted their partners to be suited for partnership. This means having the right skills and leadership ability, both internally and externally.
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As a leading agribusiness, Openfield are one of Britain’s most successful and enduring cooperatives, committed to putting their members’ needs first.
Openfield are realising their vision to be an integral part of their farmers’ and customers’ businesses, building unique relationships that create value.
Testimonial Robson Laidler
Robson Laidler are a leading accountancy firm in Newcastle – upon- Tyne. They approached PDW Group to develop the leadership ability within the senior teams in the firm to improve overall performance and employee engagement.
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