NeilAdmin, Author at Acorn Coaching and Development

Accelerated Performance for Large Scale Joint Venture Project Team

International engineering and construction group Costain are one of the UK’s leading engineering solutions providers.

Multi-million Pound Savings for Nuclear Decommissioning Project

A nuclear decommissioning project on the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site at Drigg, west Cumbria, is being delivered by an integrated team of LLWR personnel and contract support led by NSG Environmental.

Delivering High Performance in the Nuclear Sector

NuclearBy NeilAdmin

The nuclear industry is arguably the world’s most challenging business sector where the demands upon companies and the issues they face are more acute because of the nature of the work being undertaken.

Lexia Solutions Group Acorn Case Study — Zoom Details

Lexia Solutions Group focus on Leadership Excellence

EnvironmentalBy NeilAdmin

Lexia Solutions Group operate in a highly competitive sector which had come under pressure in the recession, further challenged by the geographical spread of the business’s companies.

What will the major challenges be in 2028?

Challenges, New TalentBy NeilAdmin

When most of the current management generation graduated, they were courted by their potential employers during a traditional university ‘milkround’, attending a series of interviews and assessments with a few well-chosen organisations, before finally accepting the best offer. Technology has already transformed how we work in 2018, but the differences will be far more stark by 2028.

The Outdoors is Back!

Experiences, LearningBy NeilAdmin

The outdoors is back! When Acorn first started out back in 1995 the majority of the programs we ran were outdoors based. Whether that be leadership development, or coaching courses, we used the outdoors in some way. Then in 2009 the recession hit, companies had to tighten their belts, and they couldn’t justify money on…

How to fuel your Leadership Pipeline from within – and why it makes financial sense

Leadership, New TalentBy NeilAdmin

In the latest in our leadership series we focus on future-proofing your leadership capability from within, expand on some of the financial advantages to promoting internally, and suggest more ways to develop your high potential future leaders, making sure that your company doesn’t get caught out when the status quo is challenged.

How to Accelerate Bid Team Performance

Bids and Tenders, CoachingBy NeilAdmin

At Acorn, we have many years of experience of accelerating bid team performance, whether accelerating the alliance of a number of companies coming together, or optimising the diversity of ideas within a single business. Common to all situations is the need for the bid team to create a key differentiator from its competitors.

Increasing Productivity in the Economic Downturn

Leadership, ResilienceBy NeilAdmin

UK firms need to be in a position of strength to thrive rather than survive, and high productivity is crucial to competing in the coming new world. Mike Pezet shares his view on how effective coaching and development helps line managers build their understanding, confidence and ability to lead and engage employees.

Getting the Most from Your Training Investment

Coaching, TrainingBy NeilAdmin

The training and development of your staff costs money – a lot of money – so it needs to add real value to your business. Acorn focus on making sure all our training and coaching is practical, realistic and in line with business goals. We also make sure you get the best value possible from your training and coaching investment.

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