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The wonderful Anne Wilson MBE recently featured in the Made in Yorkshire magazine, sharing how Whyy? Change is supporting manufacturing businesses to bridge the management skills gap across Yorkshire 📈 Anne highlighted that: 📢 “All too often in the manufacturing sector, we hear about ‘accidental managers’. This is where someone at their technical job will get promoted without any leadership or management qualifications. All of a sudden, they'll go from doing a good job to having a team of people that they now have to manage with no learnt skill at all.” According to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), only 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 which highlights the skills gap amongst those in leadership roles. Here's how to overcome the skills gap ⬇️ ✅ Utilise the apprenticeship levy, with a minimum of 95% funding available, don't let the costs be a barrier. ✅ Upskill, re-train and develop your existing team leaders, supervisors, and operations/departmental managers to become leaders of the future. ✅ Enrol your team on a Level 3, 5 or 7 Leadership apprenticeship which includes CMI professional leadership qualifications, the gold standard of management qualifications. ✅ Book a call with Anne, for a chat about your team's leadership skills development and the funding available to your business ⬇️ 📩 annewilson@whyychange.com PS. Have you heard of the term 'accidental manager' before? https://lnkd.in/e3ZNZR57 #leadership #apprenticeships #apprenticeshiplevy #trainingprovider #training #cmi #accidentalmanager #skillsgap #yorkshire #MadeInYorkshire #professionaldevelopment #SkillsForLife

In the past two months, I've had the opportunity to attend 19 employer meetings throughout Lancashire. During these sessions, I conducted Training Needs Analyses to pinpoint skill gaps within their organisations and propose tailored training solutions. Recognising the value of investing in staff development has numerous benefits, including: • Skill Gap Identification: Pinpoint areas where employees lack necessary competencies. • Targeted Training Programmes: Support to design and implement focused training to address specific skill gaps. • Increased Employee Performance: Enhance overall workforce competence and productivity. • Improved Job Satisfaction: Demonstrate commitment to professional development, leading to higher morale. • Cost Savings: Efficient allocation of resources by focusing on relevant training needs. • Enhanced Adaptability to Change: Identify emerging skill requirements to prepare the workforce for the future. • Better Employee Engagement: Boost engagement by providing opportunities for professional development. • Talent Development: Identify high-potential employees and tailor programmes for leadership development. • Competitive Advantage: Build a skilled workforce for innovation, adaptability, and market competitiveness. There's a common misconception that our college exclusively caters to learners aged 16-19. However, that’s not the case! Alongside our excellent provision for 16-19-year-olds, we provide a diverse array of training solutions tailored for employers. These include apprenticeships, diplomas, certificates, and bespoke training packages. Moreover, we offer flexible delivery models, whether fully online, classroom-based, or blended learning. If you're keen on arranging a meeting to explore our offerings further, please don't hesitate to make contact vout.j@runshaw.ac.uk #training #skills #cpd #growth #staffdevelpment #TNA #expansion #apprenticeships #adulteducation #bespoketraining

In today's fast-paced business environment, the challenges faced by 'accidental managers'—those promoted without formal training—are becoming increasingly evident. With two fifths of managers reporting weak relationships with HR and a significant number feeling overwhelmed and under-equipped, it's clear that more needs to be done to support our leaders. This is where Realise comes in. Our Apprenticeship programme is designed to bridge this gap, providing tailored training and development that empowers managers to thrive in their roles. By partnering with businesses, we identify specific challenges and create bespoke solutions that foster strong, effective management teams. Why Choose Realise Apprenticeships? 1. Tailored Training: We customise our programmes to address the unique needs of your organisation, ensuring that your managers develop the skills necessary to lead with confidence and competence.    2. Practical Support: Our training goes beyond theory, offering practical tools and strategies that managers can apply immediately in their day-to-day roles.    3. Building Stronger Relationships: By enhancing management skills, we help to improve the often strained relationship between managers and HR, fostering a more collaborative and productive working environment. 4. Sustainable Growth: Investing in your managers' development not only addresses immediate challenges but also ensures long-term organisational success. The Evidence Speaks for Itself Research from Robert Walters* shows that 66% of managers in the UK have had no formal training, and 47% feel overwhelmed in their roles. Our Apprenticeship programme directly addresses these issues, providing the training and support that managers need to excel. Get in Touch Ready to elevate your management team and overcome the challenges of 'accidental managers'? Let's discuss how Realise can help. Connect with me here on LinkedIn or email me directly at adrian.grove@realisetraining.com. Together, we can build a future where every manager is equipped to lead effectively and every business can thrive. https://lnkd.in/e2VRkkzq Gregg Scott Nichola Hodgkinson Ross Edwards Karen Matthews Kairon - Leona Flowers Alex Prince #accidentalmanagers #partnerships #fundedtraining #tailouredtraining #apprenticeships #managers #trainingsolutions #effectiveleadership * https://lnkd.in/eT4aTN5q

📢Psychological safety – How do we instil a culture of psychological safety in our teams?🧠 Psychological safety continues (and rightly so) to be a hot topic for HR Professionals – How can HR support the workforce to flourish with psychological safety when we face so many barriers from things like accidental managers, remote working and increasing mental health concerns? You will find that support via apprenticeship pathways – depending on your role – you have options: ·      HR Support Level 3 ·      People Professional Level 5 People Professional Level 5 also includes the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. Not a small addition to the apprenticeship - we have the right tutors to support you through your apprenticeship successfully – not only providing value to your own career enrichment but also your wider team and organisation. Our Ofsted Outstanding represents our passion for apprenticeship and goes someway to suggest we can do it right for you! Remember if your organisation pays into a levy fund – your training is covered for these apprenticeships – even if you’re an SME, you can apply for 95% of the training cost. Drop me a message and one of my team can provide some further information. #Apprenticeships #Apprenticeship #Apprentice #Education MBKB Training - Ofsted OUTSTANDING provider

Are you an Accidental Manager? When there isn’t a clear route in an organisation for becoming a manager, high-performing individuals may find themselves promoted. These individuals may be brilliant at their jobs, but they lack management skills. They may have never had any formal management training and have become accidental managers. A recent study from the CMI and YouGov has revealed that 82% of workers entering management positions have not had any formal management and leadership training. The University of Portsmouth has a key role to play in assisting managers to become highly effective in their roles leading to increased staff retention, productivity and morale. We offer management qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level through our degree apprenticeships. By completing an apprenticeship, the manager does not need to take a career break and can embed the learning immediately into their workplace and as apprenticeships are funded, there is little to no impact on organisations training budgets. Please get in touch today to discuss our Leadership & Management apprenticeships: Chartered Manager (Level 6 degree): https://lnkd.in/edBju9MP Senior Leader (Level 7 postgraduate): https://lnkd.in/ePxuYFHr As an added bonus, we are also offering a FREE top up to a full masters qualification for all our successful Senior Leader apprentices starting this year. Our application deadline is next month, so now is the time to make the decision to upgrade your qualifications and enhance your knowledge and effectiveness in your management role. Contact me for more information!

Elevate Your Career with the University of Leicester's Senior Leader Apprenticeship! Keep reading this if you are looking to take your senior leadership skills to the next level or you are an HR director, or a Head of Apprenticeships for your company. The University of Leicester's Senior Leader Apprenticeship program offers a unique opportunity for both companies and individuals to thrive. Here's why you should consider this transformative programme: For Companies: Reduce time out of the business: The ULSB Senior Leader Apprenticeship is based on the online MBA programme with limited face to face attendance required but sufficient to get the wider networking benefits of the programme. Develop Top Talent: Empower your employees with advanced leadership skills and strategic thinking to drive your business forward. Boost Productivity: Well-trained leaders foster a motivated and efficient workforce, leading to improved company performance. Tailored Learning: Benefit from a curriculum designed to meet your specific industry needs and business objectives. Cost-Effective: Utilise use-it or lose-it apprenticeship levy funds to invest in your team's development with minimal financial impact. For Individuals: Career Advancement: Gain recognised qualifications (a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and the Senior Leader Apprenticeship qualification including the opportunity to progress onto the coveted MBA programme) and practical skills to accelerate your career progression. Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading academics and experienced professionals. Flexible Learning: Balance work and study with a programme designed to get the best of both words: based on online learning to fit around your professional commitments with attendance at up to one face to face residential and one online workshop per year and one face to face masterclass per year. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders to expand your professional network. Join the ranks of successful leaders and take your career or your team's potential to new heights! Apply now and become a part of a dynamic learning community dedicated to excellence and innovation. https://lnkd.in/eszEg7cw Learn More and Apply Today to join the October cohort. Current deadline: 11th August 2024. University of Leicester School of Business @unileicbusiness

Investing in management development is crucial. There are nearly 10 million managers in the UK, each of them juggling multiple responsibilities.   While 80% of employees feel respected by their managers, less than 20% receive consistent feedback or growth support – and management apprenticeships can be a solution to this problem.   The level 3 and level 5 management apprenticeships have been updated and strengthened to address the current and future needs of employers, now including topics such as:   - Values based leadership - Sustainability - Diversity and inclusion - Advances in technology, including AI.   Find out more below. #Apprenticeship #Management #Leadership

Damar Training Leadership L3 and Management L5 Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to develop your people and ensure your organisation is fit for the future ⬇️ Speak to the team today about how we can work with you to put plans in place and understand funding available: Susan Plant susan.plant@damartraining.com #leadership #management #apprenticeships

What Our Apprenticeship Learners Had to Say Last Month... ✨ As part of our commitment to continuously improving our training programmes, each month we analyse hundreds of feedback comments from our learners to find out how we can improve our services, and also what aspects learners particularly enjoy about our training. Last month our apprenticeship workshops received an average feedback score of 4.71 out of 5, and here are a handful of the comments that learners left: ▪️ "I felt the session was very thorough, the trainer kept everyone interacted and helped us all understand our needs to succeed in this course. What really helped me in particular, was how the trainer made us briefly demonstrate different work backgrounds, including different career goals and different personality traits in a working environment, because of this, I look forward to proceeding with the course." - Michael F, 26th June 2024, Developing Yourself as a Leader ▪️ "The trainer is very well qualified and made sure everyone was included with the tasks and discussions. Different types of learning, videos, powerpoint, flipchart, verbal. Overall very good." - Stephanie E, 12th June 2024, Building Effective Teams ▪️ "[The trainer] was a very charismatic and engaging tutor for this workshop. Enjoyed the session and found his real life examples or applications of the subject matter really relatable. Best one so far." - Trine B, 25th June 2024, Enhanced Business Communication Skills 🔗 You can read hundreds more reviews on our website: https://lnkd.in/egdWHfJW We are thrilled to see such positive feedback and would like to say a big thank you to all of the Nine Dots team for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing the best possible experience for our learners. If leadership/management or HR training are on your agenda for this year, these funded programmes could be a great fit: Funded Level 3 Team Leader Programme: https://lnkd.in/eK-km4iD Funded Level 5 Operational Manager Programme: https://lnkd.in/e86gEPCG Funded Level 3 HR Support Staff Programme: https://lnkd.in/eTTngp3z #LeadershipDevelopment #TrainingProgrammes #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment

L3 Team Leader/supervisor apprenticeship Investing in effective leadership is crucial for the growth of any organisation. As companies expand, the need for skilled team leaders becomes increasingly important. That's why Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeships are gaining popularity. According to engineering customers, supervisors and team leaders are often promoted from the shop floor with great technical knowledge. However, they can lack essential leadership skills. The team leader apprenticeship helps bridge this skills gap by providing tailored learning. The Team leader apprenticeship is great for upskilling #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamLeaderApprenticeship #InvestInPeople #Upskilling