IMCA Annual Seminar 2012!

The 2012 IMCA annual seminar is coming up & will take place on 28–29 November at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 

With the theme being: 

Marine and subsea operations: a culture of sustainability!

Our Managing Director, Keith Adam, 

will also be presenting at this on Thursday 29th on: 

linking training and competence to the safety management system!

Full information can be found by clicking on the link below:

http://www.imca-int.com/events/seminar/programme.html

Have you thought about your learning style recently? Or the learning styles of your team or trainees?

We all learn differently.  This can greatly effect how we learn, what we learn and if not handled correctly, how well we learn.  As a trainer or manager, you will be more effective if you understand your learning style and recognise the different learning styles of your team or trainees.  

Please get in touch if you would like a copy of our learning styles questionnaire.

New funding from the Scottish Government!

There is now funding available from the Scottish Government to help Food & Drink Manufacturing companies secure funding to raise recruitment levels in sectors where women are under-represented, increase earning potential and aid career progression.

See the full story below:

http://foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/content/women-and-work-employer-investment-fund-round-3

Communication is vital!

If your team feel you do not tell them enough about what is going on, have a think about your own communication needs. 

We all have different needs when it comes to communication.  Some people just don't need much information.  But others need a lot more.  If you don't need much information but your colleagues or peers do, they will always feel like you do not communicate.  Try to 'over communicate' for a while and see if that helps.  You can always cut it back if need be, but you might find this is the level of communication they need.

The Harbour - BBC1 Series!

Have you ever noticed a new program on TV called "The Harbour"? 

It's on every Monday night on BBC1 between half 6 & half 7. 

This week, the Bibby Sapphire faces a North Sea storm and we meet the characters in a fish factory. 
If you miss

ed it this week, there is always BBC iPlayer or tune into BBC1 next Monday night for next week's episode!

It's something you don't want to miss!

Struggling to work with a colleague?

Sometimes we can forget to look at a situation from a different perspective.  If you are finding it hard to work with a colleague, try looking at it from their view point and see if that helps.

Mentoring & supporting your Training & Competency Manager

If you are new to your role as Training & Competency Manager, we can support you to build up your knowledge and understanding of what is required.