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Leadership Development Programme - flexible to meet YOUR needsOur new Leadership Development Programme has been introduced to provide a more flexible menu of support for leaders in the private and public sectors. Chief Executive Officers, Directors, and Managers at all levels can benefit from our wide and holistic range of specialist expertise – much of which is the highest standard available in the UK and world-wide. But there are several means of receiving such advice and guidance. By offering a flexible programme, we can help you improve your organisation's performance through coaching, team-building workshops, away-days, action learning programmes and/or conference/seminar presentations that suit your needs. For details on what we can offer, visit our Leadership Development Programme page and then contact us to discuss your requirements. February 2012
Be determined to make 2012 better than 2011!This powerful little book is changing lives - for the better! The global economic downturn leading to rising unemployment and less job security during 2011 means that 2012 will be a challenging year for many. We can all benefit from learning how to re-motivate ourselves and others around us. After a very popular reception and many 5/5 star reviews on Amazon as a Kindle e-book, the self-motivation book "Motivate me, motivate you" has been published in printed format as a handy little "pick-me-up" anyone can use. It also makes a great and affordable conference hand-out that will be genuinely valued by delegates (large discount available for multiple orders). This compact A6 sized book in printed format is a useful pocket guide. It is something you can share with others you meet who might be feeling blue, or simply for keeping your own spirits up. Available via motivate4me.com you can also click on the link below to obtain your copy - if you would like to give this as a gift for friends and family, the UK price is only £4/copy (+ p&p) and a 25% discount is available for orders of 2 or more copies (making it just £3/copy)! It is available for non-UK sales too.
Here's what they're saying about the book in the UK and USA: "This wonderful book is small but powerful! It's filled with great reminders of things we all know but often forget, about how to be creative, positive, find the fun, and stay motivated in our professional and personal lives."
January 2012
London 2012 Olympics, BS8901 and greener eventsThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced (on 2nd November) that it has become the first Games Organising Committee to be certified to the British Standard 8901: Specification for a Sustainability Management Systems for Events. BS 8901(2009) was inspired by the London 2012 bid and has been developed specifically for the events industry with a purpose of helping event organisers, venues and suppliers to operate in a more sustainable manner. The Greener Events Guide, produced and developed by a small team led by Phil Harding is a referenced document in BS8901(2009). Phil was a member of the BSI Technical Group that developed BS8901(2009). Members of the philharding.net network can assist your organisation in making sure the events you plan and organise are as green as is practically possible. See our greener event management portfolio theme for further details. November 2011
Simplifying management systems with "SuMS" from philharding.netWe are delighted to offer clients the proven and acclaimed Sustainability Management System (SuMS) developed by philharding.net. SuMS helps organisations to efficiently manage multiple management systems along with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
User friendly approachSuMS is written in plain English and uses clear flow diagrams throughout. It presents a logical and effective approach that is slim and adaptable, able to harness and integrate one or multiple management systems such as ISO14001, ISO9001, OHSAS18001, ISO27001, BS8903 etc. Multi-site organisationsAdditionally, SuMS has proven to be highly effective within complex and multi-site organisations, allowing staff to rapidly understand procedures and processes reducing non-conformance and the need for lengthy training. Benefits of SuMSSuMS will help your organisation to:
Access SuMS via philharding.netFor further information visit the SuMS page on our website from this link: Sustainability Management System (SuMS). If you would like to receive further information contact us quoting product code SuMS so that we can rapidly process your request. October 2011
Sustainable procurement training (BS8903)BMT Isis and its partners are running a series of 'Introduction to BS8903' training courses. BS8903 Principles and Framework for Procuring Sustainably is the first British Standard to be developed for sustainable procurement. The course is delivered by technical committee members, Mark Hedges or Graham Randles, who were instrumental in the development of the standard. The standard and course has been designed for the private and public sectors. Attendees will gain an appreciation of the standard, sustainable procurement practices and how to realise significant benefits including:
The one day course is a mixture of interactive presentations and workshop sessions. The following date remains available: Southampton, 24th January 2012 Price: £295 with discounts for multiple bookings. For training details, including in-house delivery, contact BMT Isis at training@bmt-isis.com or call 01225 473571. October 2011
New motivational book published to mark managing change guide's 200,000 milestoneThe highly popular managing change guide "Resource Efficiency and Corporate Responsibility - managing change" on www.oursouthwest.com written by Phil Harding and John Pooley has this month passed the milestone of 200,000 copies issued in printed and electronic formats. The slightly humorous approach of identifying worst practice has been particularly well received and the 'change management matrix' has been used and copied by several business schools and other management guides. It is available to download in pdf and word formats from this link: managing change guide. Need to get yourself or others motivated? To mark the 200,000 copies milestone Phil Harding has published a pocket book on motivation that is available for purchase in hard copy or (for less than the price of a cup of coffee) as a Kindle e-book via the popular self-motivation website motivate4me.com. The book uses a different perspective than existing motivational self-help guides, deliberately avoiding the use of jargon and scientific theories. Motivate yourself and those around you and see what a difference this makes. A 'pick-me-up' anyone can use! It even includes a short section identifying good and bad practice in motivating others around us - if you have a friend, relative or work colleague who de-motivates you by their behaviour you can show them this book and let them take the hint...
Here's just two comments from the book's early reviewers: "I found this book immensely enjoyable and compassionate" ~ "Well worth reading and giving as a gift to others." September 2011
Addressing disengagement at workAn interesting paper from Jim Craig of greengauges on the 'Value of Values in Corporate Social Responsibility' (pdf on external site) highlights some findings from a survey on employee engagement of over 11,000 individuals from North America, India, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and China by the global consulting and research organisation, 'BlessingWhite'. Some of the findings are certainly thought-provoking, if not surprising:
Just as forward-thinking companies are already taking steps to be more sustainable through resource efficiency, cleaner technologies, waste minimisation and embracing producer responsibility principles, effective staff engagement can ensure such improvements stay as part of the organisation's culture, "how we do things round here". Bringing in fresh thinking and approaches to drive forward staff engagement on sustainable business issues can make all the difference. In the words of Henry Ford (quotes corner): 'Businesses that grow by development and improvement do not die. But when a business ceases to be creative, when it believes it has reached perfection and needs to do nothing but produce no improvement, no development, it is done.' Have a look at our network portfolio and see how through independent expert advice, analysis, guidance, training, coaching or conference/workshop presentations, the philharding.net network can bring new thinking and a new approach to sustainability for your business or organisation. August 2011
Buying in expertise during a recession saves money - and can help your business grow!During times of economic growth, businesses buy in expertise because they want to grow fast and don't have enough qualified people to do everything for themselves. In a recession, businesses also buy in expertise because they want to save money and only want to pay just for the work, not an additional employee also. Or they bring in some external independent expertise to train and improve the capabilities of existing employees to achieve better business performance. This in turn helps provide more secure employment for employees. This is where the philharding.net network of management solution experts can really help businesses and organisations. Whether it's an energy or waste audit to reduce costs (and maintain or raise profits), a review of your green credentials to make sure you stay in keeping with the demands of your increasingly discerning customers, or improving your website design and internet marketing, getting in a fresh pair of eyes from an independent expert really can pay for itself many times over. Many businesses and organisations have hidden waste and wasteful or out-dated practices. Bringing in an expert to identify the opportunities for no-cost, low-cost and cost-effective improvements has never been more important for many organisations than in the challenging economic times we face at present. From healthier workplaces to resource efficiency and from language translation to legal compliance with environmental legislation, we have experts ready and able to help across a broad range of sustainable business issues. See our comprehensive portfolio of services that can help your organisation survive and thrive - for all the right reasons. July 2011
New improved contractual arrangements for philharding.net network servicesTo enable convenience and commercial peace of mind the philharding.net (PHN) network has allied with BMT Isis, an independent and respected consultancy that as part of the BMT Group has local offices around the UK and across the world. As a network member of PHN, BMT Isis understands the philosophy and ethos behind the PHN network and seeks to enhance the success of this innovative business model. The arrangement allows the wide and holistic range of PHN services to be contracted with total peace of mind through an organisation that has an established history of providing services to both the public and private sectors. This new arrangement can provide further reassurance for clients as:
Full details of the network's wide and extensive range services including these new arrangements can be found on the network page. May 2011
philharding.net network supplier helps British company increase worldwide salesThe philharding.net network's supplier of business and technical translations was approached in 2010 by a well-established British group providing training courses to professionals throughout the world. Keen to expand their sales, they asked our member to translate their website into French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. As a result their sales have increased by 5-10% and their team of sales agents has grown at its fastest rate in 20 years. If your business is looking to market its goods or services overseas, making sure your marketing, technical and other material is accurately translated by native translators into the language(s) of your target market(s) is crucial to success. This is especially important during the economic downturn as businesses seek to expand their sales to overseas markets. The philharding.net network's supplier of translations can really help your business present itself in just the right words and phrasing. For details of our translation service click here: PHN translation service. April 2011
Is your organisation resilient to extreme weather and climate change?Extreme weather events like the summer 2003 heatwave, the July 2007 Gloucestershire floods and the snow and very low temperatures of winter 2010/11 demonstrate how extreme weather can seriously affect your business. Climate SouthWest's report 'Warming to the idea: building resilience to extreme weather and climate change in the South West' usefully reflects recent developments in climate science as well as an improved understanding of key issues and priorities for key sectors in the South West of England (also applicable to businesses / organisations in other parts of the UK). Members of the philharding.net network can provide your organisation with expert guidance on these themes:
More information on this support is on the climate change impacts page of this website. March 2011
South West Energy & Environmental Management Groups
The ongoing CPD seminar programmes for the four South West Energy & Environmental Management Groups (EEMGs) are published online.
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