Training Matters…be the best you can be

It’s that time of year again. People start  talking New Year resolutions and we aren’t any different. Only we are talking learning resolutions. What do you want to do? Where do you want to be this time next year? What skills do you need? What do you already have?

It’s been a tough year with the recession and organisations have slimmed down and gotten fitter to face the challenges of the coming year.  We believe that those organisations and individuals who will do well are those who have taken the opportunity to get fit themselves. So, my question is…..what are your learning resolutions for 2010?

The Modern Apprenticeship awards were held at the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow this year. We were guests of our clients, Buchanan Clark and Wells. Don Waring (HR manager ) and Jackie Sharp (HR Director) hosted the table and they were worthy finalists in the large employer category. BCW are innovative in their approach to learning and development and have been strong supporters of modern apprenticeships as a way of developing their teams and evaluating that input.

Training Matters have worked in partnership with BCW for some 7 years and are looking forward to working with them again in 2010 . Well done everyone who attended the event. BCW were beaten to 2nd place by worthy winners Scottish Gas. This however has only made them more determined to be finalists next year and win!

This is a real example of how the modern apprenticeship method works for businesses and individuals. We’d like to hear how it’s worked for people out there and in particular where it has improved business performance.