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What a wonderful day yesterday at The Savoy celebrating HOSPA Learner Graduation. We work in a very busy industry that you never know what a new day will bring, so to these learners that took the time to complete these Professional Development programs a MASSIVE WELL DONE! And to the companies that invested in their talent BRAVO! #revenuemanagement #finance #careers #education #professionaldevelopment #timemanagement

Here at QCA we turn the heat up on hospitality training 🔥.   When studying at QCA, your time will be spent getting hands on in the kitchen while also learning all the practical and theory you’ll need to accelerate your career in hospitality.   Why wait, start your career with QCA today; for more information head to the link in our bio. #qualitycollegepartner #qualitycollege #qualitycollegeaustralia #cookeryschool #cookeryschoolaustralia #learntocook #hospitalitycourses

Why are Hospitality TAFE students in class on Fridays when they should be out gaining real-world experience? TAFEs could open their doors from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, offering complimentary 60-minute sessions for industry owners, managers, and middle managers. These sessions would focus on operational skills and financial management, directly applicable to their venues without the formalities of meeting accredited course constraints. This initiative is a SUNK cost for TAFE. Moreover, on Mondays, Diploma students could serve as a dynamic, no-cost upskilling force, bringing fresh insights and practical training to venues where they can spend a day. It's an opportunity to offer practical assistance to venues at no cost with a completely under-utilised group, heading towards becoming tomorrow's industry leaders. WE HELP HOSPITALITY In The Venue - As Staff Work - 365 Days A Year https://lnkd.in/gD9Guq9z

I raise a point. While formal education is valuable, nothing can replace the wisdom and practical knowledge gained through years of real-world experience. Incorporating more mature and semi-retired individuals into hospitality training programs can provide invaluable mentorship and guidance to young professionals entering the industry. Their insights can help bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that future generations are well-equipped to succeed in the dynamic world of hospitality.

Good financial advice academies focus on developing practical skills including soft and communication skills! Kudos to M&G Wealth who seem to be really focused on the practical development of trainee financial advisors. I’m loving hearing about the amazing work that Kenny O'Donnell FPFS, CII Certs (MP ER), MCSI, IMC, BAcc and M&G Wealth are doing Matthew Ings. Successful academies do far more than just focus on exam passes. 👍😊 The best of best focus on the practical application of the knowledge and building up trainee advisor confidence. 👍 Role plays ✅ Mentoring and coaching ✅ Goal driven financial planning ✅ Holistic financial planning ✅ I’ve said it before - passing our driving tests and becoming competent safe drivers are too different things. 🚘 You can be a diploma qualified advisor on paper but are you competent applying your knowledge in real client scenarios? 🤔 When doing your due diligence on financial advice academies please look under the bonnet to ensure that there is a very strong focus on the soft skills. 🙏These soft skills should be taught by a team of people who have been there, done it and worn the t shirt. 👕 👚 Learn from the best! 🤩 Exams are important but exam passes just provide the foundation! You must learn how to apply your knowledge for the benefit of clients in a safe environment! 📚 🤔 Build your confidence and skills to apply your new found knowledge. 👍😊 Great to see M&G! 🚀 #financialadvice #academy #traineefinancialplanner #roleplays #coaching #mentorship #practicalapplication

Continuous development is so important, delighted to have started an ILM Course in Manging and Implementing Change this week through Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB). Lpoking forward brining the skills gained from this to MK Hospitality clients in the near future. #development #cpd #upskilling

Some interesting insights here for leaders

The CIPR CPD deadline is only one week away! Kudos to our members around the world who continue to make time for their professional development. Our leaderboard shows you have banked 1000s of points since last week.* Members in the South West, East Anglia and Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, you're rapidly gaining on the top five so let's see if we can get you onto the top loggers' leaderboard. Once again, a shout-out to our members overseas. You have logged nearly 600 points (and counting) since our last update. 🔹 Do you have a CPD question that needs answering? The CIPR team will be away for the UK Easter Bank Holiday weekend on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April. While we're gone, you can find our CPD FAQs on our website: https://bit.ly/43CiCvk 🔹 All activities from the past 12 months count towards this year’s CPD cycle. Whether you're logging CPD for the first time or securing your Accredited or Chartered PR Practitioner status for another year, make sure to log into MyCIPR and record your learning by the 5 April deadline: https://bit.ly/4cyqXV4 CPD is what being a professional is all about. Keep up the great work! #InvestInCPD #PR #Publicrelations #CPDfridays *Leaderboard figures correct at time of reporting - 13:45 on 28 March. CIPR Greater London Group CIPR Scotland CIPR Midlands CIPR North West CIPR East Anglia CIPR South West

People are an organisation's greatest asset. Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Princess Royal Training Awards ceremony as a Board Trustee of City & Guilds. The awards, launched in 2016 under the patronage of HRH The Princess Royal, celebrate organisations that demonstrate excellence in learning and development. As a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, I was truly inspired seeing this year's recipients—from global enterprises to innovative SMEs. One thing stands out clearly: investing in people drives organisational success. As Peter Drucker wisely noted, learning is "a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn." Congratulations to all 53 organisations recognised this year. Each has shown exceptional commitment to developing their people through innovative training programmes that deliver measurable impact. Their achievements remind us that in our rapidly evolving world, organisations that prioritise continuous learning and skills development aren't just investing in their workforce—they're investing in their future. A recent Harvard Business Review article (https://lnkd.in/eh6BVwBV) reinforces this, highlighting how crucial it is for organisations to focus on developing the right skills for their people's future success. Particular thanks to Dame Ann Limb DBE DL, Chair, and Kirstie Donnelly, MBE, CEO of City & Guilds, for their leadership in championing workplace learning and development across the UK. #SkillsForLife #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #PRTA2024 #CityAndGuilds

The hospitality sector contributes £93 billion annually to the UK economy. Despite having access to one of the largest pools of levy funding, utilising all available funds before deadlines poses a notable challenge for businesses within the hospitality sector. Given the substantial underspend within the national adult education budget—nearly £300 million over the past four years—levy-sharing schemes could provide a crucial solution for the UK hospitality sector. Recognising the escalating demand for education and Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and understanding the profound impact that this has on enhancing industry retention rates, there is a pressing need to enhance the training of individuals in effective management practices. By doing so, we aim to reduce employee turnover and ensure our industry has individuals with a high level of upskilling to ensure sustainable growth. Hence, the introduction of the Levy Transfer scheme. This initiative aims to consolidate untapped levy funds and redistribute them to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME’s) that lack access to the advantages of The Burnt Chef Project apprenticeship program. For more info check out our brochure below. Thanks to Performance Learning Group for their support with this. Andrea Dodd Mica Maurtua