Rwandan Epic – Mud, Sweat and Gears
The Rwandan Epic proved a real challenge for Acorn’s Keith Longney and his cycling partner, Nathan, with more than just the elements to contend with.
Acorn’s Visit to the Kinamba Community Project
In late October 2023, Acorn’s Keith, Claire and Pippa travelled to Rwanda to fulfil a long-held ambition to visit the Kinamba Community Project, an organisation they have been supporting for the last four years.
Authentic Leadership
Leadership shapes the performance of any organisation. Who you are and what you do determines how successfully you lead and others follow.
Update on the NWS RACER Programme
We’re at the end of the second year of Acorn’s involvement in supporting the Repository Asset Care Enhancements and Remediation (RACER) programme for Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and there’s plenty of positive progress to report.
COAT Making Strides to Get Legs to Africa in 2023
COAT Making Strides to Get Legs to Africa in 2023 Acorn have supported the work of Cumbria Overseas Aid Trust (COAT) since 2017, both with financial contributions and offering our time and assistance for more practical activities, such as the necessary admin that comes with running a charity. COAT – previously known as Carlisle Overseas…
Bid Winning and Joint Ventures
Acorn’s experience of working with joint ventures and bid winning teams spans over 20-years and stems back to our early involvement within PFI’s across sectors like rail, construction and defence. More recently we have worked within the UK’s nuclear sector, helping companies with various bids for Sellafield.
Charlotte Norris Joins the Acorn Team
Here at Acorn we are always keen to hear from experienced coaches and consultants interested in joining us and, from one such inquiry, are absolutely delighted to welcome Charlotte Norris to our team of associates.
Silver at the European Quad for Keith Longney
Acorn’s Keith Longney has made a successful return to quadrathlon racing with a second place in the Masters 60 classification at the European Championships competition in May.
The 30-Minute Meeting Challenge
How can we reduce meeting time, keep focus and ensure the right people are present and engaged? Should you even attend and stay in a meeting?
Acorn Working with Kier SLT on HMP Glasgow
Acorn have been appointed to support a senior leadership team from Kier Construction on the construction of HMP Glasgow, new modern and fit-for-purpose prison will replace the largest prison in Scotland.